Augusta Read Thomas and is a private foundation focused on N/A, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $28K. Net investment income was $688K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.2M
+23.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$28K
Grant Count
9
Avg Grant Size
$3K
About Augusta Read Thomas and
Based on IRS filings
Augusta Read Thomas and is a private foundation focused on N/A, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $28K. Net investment income was $688K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,170,924 | $947,761 | $329,156 |
| Revenue | $885,896 | $533,353 | $277,787 |
| Expenses | $122,571 | $76,994 | $17,828 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $249,767 | $533,353 | $277,787 |
| Net Investment Income | $687,611 | $10,318 | $1,310 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Guarneri Hall Nfp ($13,000), Beyond This Point ($7,000), Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra ($1,800).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GUARNERI HALL NFP CHICAGO, IL | PROGRAM SERVICE GRANT | $13,000 |
| BENJAMIN ROIDL-WARD CHAMPAIGN, IL | PROGRAM SERVICE GRANT | $1,500 |
| DANIEL PESCA ROCHESTER, NY | PROGRAM SERVICE GRANT | $1,500 |
| ILLINOIS PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA PARK FOREST, IL | PROGRAM SERVICE GRANT | $1,800 |
| INTERNATIONAL SEJONG SOLOISTS INC NEW YORK, NY | PROGRAM SERVICE GRANT | $1,500 |
| MING HUAN XU CHICAGO, IL | PROGRAM SERVICE GRANT | $750 |
| WINSTON CHOI CHICAGO, IL | PROGRAM SERVICE GRANT | $750 |
| BEYOND THIS POINT CHICAGO, IL | PROGRAM SERVICE GRANT | $7,000 |
| MARIANNE PARKER CHICAGO, IL | PROGRAM SERVICE GRANT | $320 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUGUSTA READ THOMAS | Trustee | 2 | — |
| BERNARD RANDS | Trustee | — | — |
| PHIL PIERICK | Director | 10 | $31,920 |
| MARIA SAVANNAH | Director | 5 | $10,800 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Augusta Read Thomas and?
Augusta Read Thomas and is a private foundation focused on N/A, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Augusta Read Thomas and?
As of 2024, Augusta Read Thomas and holds $1.2M in total assets with $886K in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $28K in 2024.
Where does Augusta Read Thomas and operate?
Augusta Read Thomas and has awarded grants in Illinois, New York.
What size grants does Augusta Read Thomas and award?
In 2024, Augusta Read Thomas and awarded 9 grants totaling $28K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Augusta Read Thomas and's EIN?
Augusta Read Thomas and's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-6419174. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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