Ronald O Thomas Foundation
Historical FunderPittsburg, Kansas · EIN 26-1856223 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$228K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JIM HOSKINS |
|---|---|
| Address | 1401 MILITARY AVE, BAXTER SPRINGS KS 66713 |
| Phone | 4174383636 |
| Form and materials | PROPOSAL RE: NEED, AVAILABILITY OF OTHER FUNDING, AMOUNT REQUESTED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | MUST HAVE 501 (C)(3) STATUS; NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION; NO GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS; BAXTER SPRINGS, KANSAS AREA. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Baxter Springs - Animal She | Baxter Springs, KS | Charitable contribution | $150,000 |
| Sek Humane Society | Pittsburg, KS | Charitable contributions | $25,000 |
| Outside the Wire Foundation | Pittsburg, KS | Charitable contribution | $16,450 |
| Umass-Amherst-Thomas Foundation | Amherst, MA | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Pointforward | Pittsburg, KS | Charitable contribution | $6,500 |
| Chandler Pd - Animal Fund | Chandler, AZ | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Wesley House | Pittsburg, KS | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Baxter Springs Presbyterian Peo | Baxter Springs, KS | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Kansas Special Olympics | Mission, KS | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Guardians of the Children | San Antonio, TX | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Girl Scouts | Pittsburg, KS | Charitable contribution | $1,806 |
| Alzheimers Association | Chicago, IL | Charitable donation | $1,100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $227,856 | 12 |
| 2024 | $99,680 | 12 |
| 2023 | $137,175 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349103007
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1856223
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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