The Thompson Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 58-1754763 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.4M
Organizations funded76
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$36.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $48,540.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JEFFREY MANSOUR CO BROWN BROTHERS |
|---|---|
| Address | 1942 E 7TH STREET SUITE 400, CHARLOTTE NC 28204 |
| Phone | 8653378675 |
| Form and materials | LETTER OF NOT MORE THAN TWO PAGES DESCRIBING THE PROJECT |
| Deadlines | MARCH 1, AUGUST 15 |
| Restrictions | NO ENDOWMENTS OR FUNDS TO SUPPORT OPERATING DEFICITS |
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
100% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Plateau Planning District | Lebanon, VA | General | $125,000 |
| Virigina Community Capital (Locus Imapct | Richmond, VA | General | $125,000 |
| YWCA Knoxville | Knoxville, TN | General | $100,000 |
| Sunset Holler | Richmond, VA | General | $100,000 |
| Theatre Guild of Buchanan Co | Oakwood, VA | General | $81,324 |
| Care Center of Swva | Richlands, VA | General | $75,000 |
| Teen Venture | Richlands, VA | General | $60,000 |
| Mission Dental | Bristol, VA | General | $56,250 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Cumberland Plat | Oneida, TN | General | $55,000 |
| Helen Ross Mcnabb | Knxoville, TN | General | $50,000 |
| Caney Creek Community Center | Pippa Passes, KY | General | $50,000 |
| Interfaith Health Center | Knoxville, TN | General | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Central Appalachia | Grundy, VA | General | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tn Valley | Knoxville, TN | General | $50,000 |
| Communites in Schools of Appalachian Hig | Bristol, VA | General | $50,000 |
| Manchester Memorial Hospital Dba Advent | Manchester, KY | General | $50,000 |
| Girl Talk Inc | Knoxville, TN | General | $50,000 |
| Tazewell Community Fdn | Tazewell, VA | General | $50,000 |
| Fdn for Appalachian Ky | Hazard, KY | General | $50,000 |
| Daniel Boone Community Action | Manchester, KY | General | $48,540 |
| Town of Tazewell | Tazewell, VA | General | $47,980 |
| Girls Inc of Tn Valley | Oak Ridge, TN | General | $45,000 |
| Stinnett Area Community Center | Stinnet, KY | General | $40,000 |
| Olive Tree Early Learning | Knoxville, TN | General | $40,000 |
| YMCA of Buchanan Co | Grundy, VA | General | $40,000 |
| Reboot Recovery | Pleasant View, TN | General | $34,000 |
| Appalachian School of Law | Grundy, VA | General | $30,000 |
| Fostering Hope Tn | Farragut, TN | General | $30,000 |
| Salvation Army - Knoxville Area Command | Knoxville, TN | General | $30,000 |
| Free Medical Clinic of Oak Ridge | Oak Ridge, TN | General | $30,000 |
| Penultimate Development | Jefferson City, TN | General | $25,000 |
| Scott County Family Justice Center | Huntsville, TN | General | $25,000 |
| Shora Foundation | Knoxville, TN | General | $25,000 |
| Thompson Cancer Survival Center | Knoxville, TN | General | $25,000 |
| University of Pikeville | Pikeville, KY | General | $25,000 |
| Wesley House Community Center | Knoxville, TN | General | $25,000 |
| United Way of Sw Va | Abingdon, VA | General | $25,000 |
| Compassion Counseling | Maryville, TN | General | $25,000 |
| Town of Grundy - Fire Department | Grundy, VA | General | $25,000 |
| Leslie Co Board of Education | Hyden, KY | General | $22,000 |
| Scott Christian Care Center | Oneida, TN | General | $20,900 |
| God's Pantry Food Bank | Lexington, KY | General | $20,140 |
| Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachia | Oak Ridge, TN | General | $20,000 |
| Henderson Settlement | Frakes, KY | General | $20,000 |
| Hope Resource Center | Knoxville, TN | General | $20,000 |
| Hospice of the Bluegrass | Lexington, KY | General | $20,000 |
| Laurel County Older Persons Activity Cen | London, KY | General | $20,000 |
| University of the Cumberlands | Williamsburg, KY | General | $20,000 |
| Hospitality Pantries | Knxoville, TN | General | $20,000 |
| Hoof & Harness | Strawberry Plains, TN | General | $16,600 |
| Blount County Chamber Fdn | Maryville, TN | General | $15,000 |
| Knoxville Family Justice Center | Knoxville, TN | General | $15,000 |
| Thousandsticks Volunteer Fire & Rescue | Hyden, KY | General | $15,000 |
| Catholic Charities of E Tn | Knxoville, TN | General | $15,000 |
| Clinch Independent Living | Grundy, VA | General | $15,000 |
| Feeding Swva | Salem, VA | General | $15,000 |
| Great Smoky Mtn Institution | Townsend, TN | General | $15,000 |
| New Hope Blount County Children's Advoca | Maryville, TN | General | $15,000 |
| Restoration House of E Tn | Knoxville, TN | General | $15,000 |
| Volunteer Ministry Center | Knoxville, TN | General | $13,747 |
Showing the 60 largest of 76 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,438,534 | 76 |
| 2023 | $3,140,116 | 95 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349102071
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-1754763
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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