Thomson Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyCresco, Iowa · EIN 42-1497057 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$177K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$4.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $5,000.
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
40% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Cresco | Cresco, IA | Scene Shop | $50,750 |
| Norman-Borlaug Heritage Foundation | Cresco, IA | General Operations | $35,000 |
| Floyd County Fair Society | Charles City, IA | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Northeast Iowa Community College Foundation | Calmar, IA | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Northeast Iowa Food Bank | Waterloo, IA | General Operations | $6,000 |
| Shriners Childrens Hospital | Ranson, WV | General Operations | $5,250 |
| Wartburg College | Waverly, IA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Notre Dame Catholic Parish | Cresco, IA | Alumni Appeal | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Cresco Elm Street Rentals | Cresco, IA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Howard County Agrl Society | Cresco, IA | General Operations | $4,100 |
| Howard County Business and Tourism | Cresco, IA | Prairie Springs Recreation Trail | $1,500 |
| Howard County Community Schools Foundation | Cedar Falls, IA | General Operations | $1,400 |
| Oaklawn Cemetery Association Of Cresco IA | Cresco, IA | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Opportunity Homes Inc | Decorah, IA | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Midwest Mission Teens MBTC | Cresco, IA | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Covenant House International | New York City, NY | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Kansas City, MO | General Operations | $1,000 |
| Special Needs Assocaition | Cresco, IA | General Operations | $500 |
| National Child Safety Council | Cresco, IA | General Operations | $425 |
| Make-A-Wish | Urbandale, IA | General Operations | $300 |
| SPCA | New York, NY | General Operations | $250 |
| Care | Merrifield, VA | General Operations | $250 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | Washington, DC | General Operations | $225 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | General Operations | $225 |
| Disabled Veteran National Foundation | Lanham, MD | General Operations | $150 |
| Scouting America National Council | Irving, TX | General Operations | $150 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Chicago, IL | General Operations | $150 |
| Paws for Purple Hearts | Canyonville, OR | General Operations | $100 |
| Northeast Iowa Communty Action Corp | Decorah, IA | General Operations | $64 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $176,789 | 30 |
| 2024 | $132,443 | 33 |
| 2023 | $165,576 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601289349101305
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1497057
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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