Patrick J and Janet L Thompson Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 26-1404215 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$464K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$11.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
20% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | Food programs for needy families | $80,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Brooklyn Park, MN | Food programs for needy families | $58,000 |
| Leaven | Menasha, WI | Assist needy people in financial crisis | $34,000 |
| Minnehaha Academy | Minneapolis, MN | Education | $32,500 |
| Concordia University - St Paul | St Paul, MN | Education | $25,000 |
| Hunger Task Force | Milwaukee, WI | Food programs for needy families | $25,000 |
| St Peters Lutheran School | Appleton, WI | Education | $25,000 |
| Winona State University Fdn | Winona, MN | Education | $25,000 |
| Blessings in a Backpack | Waukesha, WI | Food programs for school children of needy families | $13,000 |
| Sojourner Family Peace Center | Milwaukee, WI | Assist victims of domestic violence | $12,000 |
| Jakes Diapers Inc | Neenah, WI | To provide hygiene products for families in need | $10,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Wisconsin | Wauwatosa, WI | Help grant wishes of critically ill children | $10,000 |
| Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Diaper Mission | Franklin, WI | Providing a reliable source of free diapers for families in need | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army of Wi and Upper Mi | Wauwatosa, WI | Provide assitance for needy people | $10,000 |
| Our Pack Animal Rescue | New London, WI | To provide resources for animal rescue | $9,500 |
| Concordia University - Wisconsin | Mequon, WI | Education | $9,000 |
| Wisconsin Public Radio Assoc | Madison, WI | Education | $8,000 |
| Wisconsin Humane Society | Milwaukee, WI | Taking care of wild and homeless animals | $7,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Gtr Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | To assist young people through their programs | $7,000 |
| National Public Radio | Baltimore, MD | Assist independent journalism | $6,000 |
| University of St Thomas | St Paul, MN | Education | $6,000 |
| Casa of the Fox Cities Inc | Appleton, WI | To assist abused and neglected children | $5,000 |
| Cots Inc | Appleton, WI | Homelessness | $5,000 |
| Friends of Wisconsin Public Tv | Madison, WI | Education | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College Fdn Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $5,000 |
| Tri-County Dental | Appleton, WI | Volunteer-Based dental clinic for needy families | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Wi - Winnebago | Appleton, WI | Education | $3,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Wi & Up | Milwaukee, WI | Assist needy people | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $463,500 | 29 |
| 2023 | $429,000 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640139349100874
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1404215
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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