Walton and Ada Thompson Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderMadison, Virginia · EIN 88-3623706 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $75,000 and $135,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | STEVE GRAYSON |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 392, MADISON VA 22727 |
| Phone | 5408207307 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE BY LETTER. THE APPLICATION SHOULD INCLUDE A DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION AND STATE THE NATURE OF THE REQUEST. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE; GRANTS ARE MADE TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WHICH QUALIFY AS EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison American Legion Home Inc | Madison, VA | General purpose of donee | $306,000 |
| Logos Classical Academy | Lorton, VA | General purpose of donee | $200,000 |
| Nuvum Baptist Church | Reva, VA | General purpose of donee | $135,000 |
| Holistic Haitian Alliance | Bridgewater, VA | General purpose of donee | $100,000 |
| Rapidan Baptist Church | Madison, VA | General purpose of donee | $100,000 |
| Mt Zion Baptist Church | Oakpark, VA | General purpose of donee | $80,000 |
| Wprz 881 Praise Communications Inc | Culpeper, VA | General purpose of donee | $75,000 |
| Brightwood Ruritan Club | Brightwood, VA | General purpose of donee | $50,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Support Hoover Ridge Inc | Madison, VA | General purpose of donee | $1,400,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,046,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349105872
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-3623706
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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