Thompson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBirmingham, Alabama · EIN 27-1522154 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$214K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$4.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $15,000.
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.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
15% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ateam Ministries | Birmingham, AL | Support, encouragement & overhead & | $25,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Fdn of Al | Birmingham, AL | Prevent and cure breast cancer | $25,000 |
| The True Vine International Church | Birmingham, AL | Support for organizations goals | $25,000 |
| US Israel Education Assn | Birmingham, AL | Support for educational programs | $25,000 |
| Knowledge Rhythm & Understanding | Birmingham, AL | Support organization goals | $15,000 |
| The Center for Executive Leadership | Birmingham, AL | Support for programs of the center | $15,000 |
| Greater B'ham Habitat for Humanity | Fairfield, AL | Support for organizational goals | $14,831 |
| Aspen Education Foundation | Aspen, CO | Support for organizational goals | $12,500 |
| Birmingham Jewish Federations Inc | Birmingham, AL | Support & nurturing jewish life | $10,000 |
| Church of the Highlands | Birmingham, AL | Support for organization goals | $10,000 |
| Levite Jewish Community Center | Birmingham, AL | Support & nurturing of jewish comm | $10,000 |
| Alabama Symphony Orchestra | Birmingham, AL | Support of the symphony orch | $5,000 |
| Furman University | Greenville, SC | Support of the furman fund at furman | $5,000 |
| Mike Eskridge Foundation | Birmingham, AL | Support organization goals | $5,000 |
| YWCA Central Al | Birmingham, AL | Support the programs of the YWCA | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Support organizaitonal goals | $3,000 |
| Birmingham Museum of Art | Birmingham, AL | Help fulfill organization goals | $1,000 |
| Community Ministry for Girls | Birmingham, AL | Christian mentoringg for girls | $1,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Mobile | Mobile, AL | Support organizational goals | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Birmingham, AL | Support for organizational goals | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $214,331 | 20 |
| 2023 | $224,116 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 20, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532329349100768
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1522154
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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