The Cathy and Dwight Thompson Foundation
Invitation OnlyAustin, Texas · EIN 75-6563188 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$222K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$7.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $20,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army | Austin, TX | Provide humanitarian support to those in need | $50,000 |
| Foundation Communities | Austin, TX | Affordable housing and support services for working families | $30,000 |
| Scouting America | Irving, TX | Prepare young people for life by building character, fostering citizenship, and developing personal fitness | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross | Austin, TX | Humanitarian relief for emergency and disaster victims | $20,000 |
| Girl Scouts | Austin, TX | Build girls of courage, confidence, and character | $15,000 |
| People's Community Clinic | Austin, TX | Improve health and medically underserved central texans | $15,000 |
| Safe Alliance | Austin, TX | Stop sexual and domestic abuse | $15,000 |
| El Buen Samaritano | Austin, TX | Health care, education, and financial services to families in need | $15,000 |
| Casa of Tarrant County | Forth Worth, TX | Advocate for abused and neglected children | $7,500 |
| Kinderfrogs School at Tcu | Forth Worth, TX | Provides a developmentally appropriate educational environment for children with down syndrome and other developmental delays | $7,500 |
| Salvation Army Lubbock | Lubbock, TX | Provide humanitarian support to those in need | $7,500 |
| YWCA of Lubbock | Lubbock, TX | Eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all | $7,500 |
| Alzheimers Texas | Austin, TX | Supporting people with alzheimer's, their families and caregivers, and advancing research | $7,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $222,500 | 13 |
| 2024 | $227,500 | 15 |
| 2023 | $131,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601269349104505
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-6563188
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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