The Thompson Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBirmingham, Alabama · EIN 72-1389140 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$893K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$27,000
Total assets$10.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $62,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way | Various, AL | Charitable | $152,062 |
| Religion | Various, AL | Charitable | $103,000 |
| Children's Programs | Various, AL | Charitable | $79,500 |
| Hunger | Various, AL | Charitable | $75,000 |
| K-12 | Various, AL | Charitable | $73,250 |
| Children's Healthcare | Various, AL | Charitable | $62,000 |
| Higher Education | Various, AL | Charitable | $59,433 |
| Environmentalparks | Various, AL | Charitable | $57,500 |
| Basic Needs | Various, AL | Charitable | $52,000 |
| Research | Various, AL | Charitable | $42,700 |
| Women Service | Various, AL | Charitable | $32,500 |
| Children's Services | Various, AL | Charitable | $27,000 |
| Arts General | Various, AL | Charitable | $22,000 |
| Adult Healthcare | Various, AL | Charitable | $11,700 |
| Civic & Culture | Various, AL | Charitable | $8,550 |
| Pre-K | Various, AL | Charitable | $8,500 |
| Animal Welfare | Various, AL | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Veterans | Various, AL | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Memorials and Gifts | Various, AL | Charitable | $3,350 |
| Educational | Various, AL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Hospitals & Healthcare | Various, AL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Enviornment and Wildlife | Various, AL | Charitable | $1,750 |
| Addiction & Reentry | Various, AL | Charitable | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $892,545 | 23 |
| 2023 | $1,099,285 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349107787
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-1389140
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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