The Thomas Foundation
Invitation OnlyWest Bloomfield, Michigan · EIN 38-2510591 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$216K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$11,000
Total assets$8.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $12,000.
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
8% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakthrough T1d | New York, NY | Scientific | $95,000 |
| Wayne State University School of Medicine | Detroit, MI | Scientific | $31,500 |
| Boldli | Detroit, MI | Medical | $15,000 |
| Forgotten Harvest | Oak Park, MI | Social | $12,000 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank | Detroit, MI | Social | $12,000 |
| Yad Ezra | Berkley, MI | Social | $12,000 |
| Higher Hopes | Commerce Township, MI | Social | $11,000 |
| Horizons Upward Bound | Bloomfield Hills, MI | Education | $10,000 |
| United Negro College Fund | Southfield, MI | Education | $10,000 |
| Special Olympics Michigan | Bloomfield, MI | Social | $3,000 |
| St Vincent & Sarah Fisher Center | Detroit, MI | Social | $3,000 |
| Michigan Aviation Educatin Foundati | St Clair Shores, MI | Education | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $215,500 | 12 |
| 2024 | $180,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $177,000 | 13 |
| 2022 | $164,500 | 13 |
| 2021 | $178,500 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602229349100960
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-2510591
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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