The Jerald & Kay Thomas Foundation
Invitation OnlyLubbock, Texas · EIN 74-2982555 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $300 and $300.
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
57% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wounded Warrior Project | San Antonio, TX | Military | $500 |
| American Cancer Society | Lubbock, TX | Cancer research and awareness | $300 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Heart health | $300 |
| American Lung Association | Oklahoma City, OK | Lung health | $300 |
| Schriner's Children's Hospital | Tampa, FL | Children's hospital | $300 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Health research | $300 |
| His Hands Ministry | Battle Creek, MI | Christian ministry | $200 |
The return also lists 9 grants to individuals ($5,800). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $8,300 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349101403
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-2982555
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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