The Thomas Foundation
Invitation OnlyFrisco, Texas · EIN 20-1831468 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$500K
Organizations funded41
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$13.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $10,000.
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
7% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifesavers Foundation the | Richardson, TX | Mobile pediatric clinic | $30,000 |
| Harvesters Reaching the Nations | Plano, TX | Medical & school expenses | $25,000 |
| International Living Streams | Burleson, TX | India & africa missions | $25,000 |
| Mastermedia Ministries | Euless, TX | Christian radio | $25,000 |
| Thrive Women's Clinic | Dallas, TX | Pregnancy education, counseling | $25,000 |
| Bravelove Inc | Dallas, TX | Adoption assistance | $20,000 |
| Dallas Life Foundation | Dallas, TX | Provide shelter for the homeless | $20,000 |
| Disciples Making Disciples Ministry | Dallas, TX | Missions | $15,000 |
| Abba Women's Center | Gainesville, TX | Pregnancy resources | $10,000 |
| Agape Resource and Assistance Center | Plano, TX | Housing and support for single moms | $10,000 |
| Alive at Last | Newark, TX | Helping survivors of sexual exploit | $10,000 |
| Bella House | Plano, TX | Housing for homeless pregnant women | $10,000 |
| Brother Bill's Helping Hand | Dallas, TX | Food, clothing, medicine & encourage | $10,000 |
| Christian Community Action | Lewisville, TX | Educational materials | $10,000 |
| Christian Works for Children | Dallas, TX | Adoption & family counseling | $10,000 |
| E3partners | Searcy, AR | Sudan, egypt, romania missions | $10,000 |
| East-West Ministries Int'l | Plano, TX | Student witnessing & testimony | $10,000 |
| Exodus Ministry | Dallas, TX | Women and children safety | $10,000 |
| Firstlook | Waxahachie, TX | Faith-Based crisis pregnancy center | $10,000 |
| Forerunners Mentoring Program | Dallas, TX | Afterschool programs & mentoring | $10,000 |
| Healing Hands Ministries | Dallas, TX | Health needs for the poor | $10,000 |
| Men of Nehemiah | Dallas, TX | Alcohol & drug addiction recovery | $10,000 |
| Mercy House Ministries | Colleyville, TX | Housing for pregnant single women. | $10,000 |
| Metro Relief | The Colony, TX | Mobile resource for the homeless. | $10,000 |
| Need Him Global | Dallas, TX | Radio & tv evangelism in peru | $10,000 |
| One Man's Treasure | Rockwell, TX | Resources for formerly incarcerated. | $10,000 |
| Open Arms Health Clinic | Arlington, TX | Free healthcare for the sick. | $10,000 |
| Prestonwood Pregnancy Center | Richardson, TX | Unplanned pregnancy services | $10,000 |
| Real Options | Allen, TX | Pregnancy center | $10,000 |
| Samaritan Inn | Mckinney, TX | Helping homeless gain independence | $10,000 |
| Servinghim Healthcare International | Plano, TX | Medical and spiritual outreach svcs | $10,000 |
| Simply Grace House | Dallas, TX | Transitional living | $10,000 |
| Trinity Restoration Ministries | Dallas, TX | Mentoring inmates. | $10,000 |
| Uncharted Ministries | Corona, CA | Train missionaries | $10,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission | Dallas, TX | Food & shelter to homeless | $10,000 |
| Way Media | Houston, TX | Christian radio and media worldwide | $10,000 |
| Well Community | Dallas, TX | Meals for low-income adults | $10,000 |
| White Rock Center of Hope | Dallas, TX | Emergency assistance | $10,000 |
| Beyond Ordinary Women Ministries | Plano, TX | Training in under-resourced churches | $5,000 |
| Leader Formation International | Dallas, TX | Church leadership & training | $5,000 |
| Witness Breakthrough | Big Canoe, GA | Training for church evangelism | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $500,000 | 41 |
| 2024 | $520,000 | 44 |
| 2023 | $590,350 | 52 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642519349100014
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1831468
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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