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The Thompson Foundation Inc

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Louisville, Kentucky · EIN 61-6023755 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$17K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$404K

Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $3,000.

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.

  • Education2
  • Health2
  • Animal Welfare1
  • Children & Youth1
  • Veterans1

Where it gives

66% of grants went outside Kentucky.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Harrods Creek Baptist ChurchProspect, KYBuilding fund$5,000
University of Louisvville FoundationLouisville, KYMedical education / researchcancer treatment and education$3,000
Main Health Barbara Bush Children's HospitalPortland, MEFull service children's hospital$2,900
AspcaNew York, NYPrevention of animal cruelty$2,000
Maine Maritime AcademyCastine, MEEducation$2,000
Semper Fi FundPmb Oceanside, CAMilitary veterans organization$2,000

Grants approved for future payment

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Little Traverse ConservancyHarbor Springs, MILand conservancy$10,000
Foundcare of Palm BeachPalm Springs, FLCommunity health care$5,000

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2025$16,9008
2024$14,2007
2023$14,0006

Sources

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