The Thomasson Foundation
Invitation OnlyIndianapolis, Indiana · EIN 35-1870799 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$387K
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$281K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,250 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
61% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarville University | Cedarville, OH | Education | $100,260 |
| Taylor University | Upland, IN | Education | $30,000 |
| The Cru Foundation | Orlando, FL | Missions | $26,250 |
| Mayo Foundation for Medical Education & Research | Rochester, MN | Donation | $25,000 |
| Texas A&m University | College Station, TX | Education | $20,000 |
| Wheaton College | Wheaton, IL | Education | $20,000 |
| Mission Stream | Meadow Vista, CA | Missions | $13,500 |
| Anderson University | Anderson, SC | Education | $10,000 |
| Bob Jones University | Greenville, SC | Education | $10,000 |
| Grace College | Winona Lake, IN | Education | $10,000 |
| Graham and Courtney Rahal Foundation | Zionsville, IN | Donation | $10,000 |
| John Brown University | Siloam Springs, AK | Education | $10,000 |
| Moody Bible Institute | Chicago, IL | Education | $10,000 |
| Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN | Education | $10,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | Education | $10,000 |
| University of Akron | Akron, OH | Education | $10,000 |
| University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL | Education | $10,000 |
| University of South Florida | Tampa, FL | Education | $10,000 |
| Evangelical Alliance Mission (Team) | Grapevine, TX | Missions | $8,000 |
| Resourcing Christian Education International NFP | Wheaton, IL | Missions | $6,000 |
| World Gospel Mission | Marion, IN | Missions | $6,000 |
| Indiana University | Bloomington, IN | Education | $5,000 |
| Cmf International | Indianapolis, IN | Missions | $3,500 |
| Word of Life | Schroon Lake, NY | Missions | $3,500 |
| Freedome 424 | Lynchburg, VA | Missions | $1,500 |
| Exodus Refugee Immigration | Indianapolis, IN | Donation | $1,250 |
| The Julian Center | Indianapolis, IN | Donation | $1,250 |
| Metropolitan Indianapolis Public Broadcasting Inc (Wyfi) | Indianapolis, IN | Donation | $1,000 |
| Midwest Food Bank of Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | Donation | $1,000 |
| Second Presbyterian Church | Indianapolis, IN | Donation | $1,000 |
| Traders Point Christian Church | Carmel, IN | Donation | $1,000 |
| City Step Org Inc | New York, NY | Donation | $750 |
| Intervarsity Christian Fellowship | Madison, WI | Missions | $750 |
| One Mission Society | Monumnet, CO | Missions | $750 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $387,260 | 34 |
| 2024 | $389,312 | 34 |
| 2023 | $369,347 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611359349101096
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-1870799
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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