Jim Thompson Foundation
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 20-5856025 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$249K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$101K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $150 and $6,250.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
48% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Walden Woods Project | Lincoln, MA | Fostering environmental stewardship and social responsibility | $65,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Healthcare | $55,000 |
| Dallas Education Foundation | Dallas, TX | Youth education | $50,000 |
| National Geographic Society | Washington, DC | Environment protection | $25,000 |
| Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center | Bismarck, ND | Healthcare | $11,250 |
| Friends of the Katy Trail Inc | Dallas, TX | Community engagement | $7,500 |
| Howard University | Washington, DC | Education | $7,500 |
| Richmond University Medical Center (Rumc) | Staten Island, NY | Healthcare | $6,250 |
| Coast Guard Foundation | Stonington, CT | Ensure coast guard members have resources they need | $4,000 |
| Performing Arts Fort Worth Inc | Dallas, TX | Arts and culture | $2,883 |
| Ocean Reef Community Foundation Inc | Key Largo, FL | To support responsible and effective philanthropy within the ocean reef community | $2,600 |
| Lakehill Preparatory School | Dallas, TX | Youth education | $2,500 |
| Preston Cooper James Memorial Foundation | Allen, TX | Education | $2,500 |
| Dallas Casa | Dallas, TX | Programs supporting legal advocacy | $1,250 |
| Christ's Haven | Keller, TX | Kids caregiver | $1,000 |
| Poiema Foundation | Rockwall, TX | Educating to prevent sex trafficking | $1,000 |
| Highland Park Lady Scots Soccer Club | Dallas, TX | Donation | $750 |
| Operation Kindness | Carrollton, TX | Animal support | $690 |
| Blue Sky Educational Foundation Inc | Fredonia, WI | Supporting massage therapists | $650 |
| Forest Meadow Middle School PTA | Dallas, TX | Donation | $500 |
| Jesuit Dallas | Dallas, TX | Youth education | $250 |
| Azleway Children's Services | Grand Prairie, TX | Youth education | $150 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | San Rafael, CA | Domestic animals | $150 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Tampa, FL | Healthcare for children | $150 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | Memphis, TN | Youth healthcare | $150 |
| Flower Mound High School | Flower Mound, TX | Youth education | $125 |
| Alzheimers Association | Chicago, IL | Charity for alzheimers disease | $100 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | Honor and empower wounded warriors | $50 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Healthcare organization | $25 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $248,973 | 29 |
| 2024 | $276,375 | 28 |
| 2023 | $193,097 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601899349101005
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5856025
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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