Vernon F Thompson & Mae E Thompson Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlySt Louis, Missouri · EIN 31-6649958 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$160K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$3.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 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
80% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | General charitable purposes of the organization | $100,000 |
| Hearing Health Foundation | New York, NY | General charitable purposes of the organization | $15,000 |
| Research to Prevent Blindness | New York, NY | General charitable purposes of the organization | $15,000 |
| The Foundation Fighting Blindness | Richardson, TX | General charitable purposes of the organization | $15,000 |
| The Foundation for Barnes Jewish Hospital | St Louis, MO | General charitable purposes of the organization | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $160,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $160,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349104187
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-6649958
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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