The Jean E Thomson Foundation
Historical FunderTacoma, Washington · EIN 91-1962581 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,000 and $7,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KENNETH ZAJAC |
|---|---|
| Address | 1740 KARL JOHAN AVENUE SO, TACOMA WA 98465 |
| Phone | 2533271861 |
| Form and materials | MAIL APPLICATION (FOUND AT WWW.JEANETHOMSONFOUNDATION.ORG) - INCLUDE IRS DETERMINATION LETTER AND A COPY OF THE MOST RECENT FORM 990. |
| Deadlines | OCTOBER 1ST OF EACH YEAR. |
| Restrictions | MUST BE FROM ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN TACOMA, SEATTLE, OR MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
40% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | Seattle, WA | Research & treatment | $15,000 |
| Nourish Pierce County | Tacoma, WA | Emergency services | $15,000 |
| Crescent Cove Respite & Hospice for Kids | Brooklyn Center, MN | Specific grant | $7,500 |
| Dwelling Place | Columbia Heights, MN | Specific grant | $7,500 |
| Mary Bridge Children's Foundation | Tacoma, WA | Specific grant | $7,500 |
| Olive Crest | Bellevue, WA | Specific grant | $7,500 |
| St Leo Food Connection | Tacoma, WA | Emergency services | $7,500 |
| Our Saviour's Community Services | Minneapolis, MN | Emergency services | $7,000 |
| Best Buddies Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | Specific grant | $5,000 |
| Crisis Connections | Seattle, WA | Specific grant | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $84,500 | 10 |
| 2024 | $90,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $85,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349105459
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1962581
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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