B Thomas Family Foundation
B Thomas Family Foundation is a private foundation filing Form 990-PF and based in Richardson, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports 16 grants totaling $115,500 to charitable organizations, including hunger-relief, animal-welfare, health-related, and family-support organizations.
B Thomas Family Foundation at a glance
In short: B Thomas Family Foundation gave $116K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Texas. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $115,500
- +39.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,219
- +21.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $793,069
- -9.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to B Thomas Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 600 N Central Expressway, Richardson, TX 75080
Phone: (972) 231-7227
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who B Thomas Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was North Texas Food Bank ($10K). Together the top 10 received $86K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 61 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (67%), Ohio (17%), Florida (9%), and Colorado (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is B Thomas Family Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 16 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 247% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2019) to $116K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $116K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Texas Food Bank Plano, TX | feeding the needy | $10,000 |
| Iron Phi Foundation Oxford, OH | Fighting Diseases | $10,000 |
| Delta Gamma Foundation Columbus, OH | Aid the Needy | $10,000 |
| Donte's Den Foundation Myakka City, FL | Dog Rescue | $10,000 |
| SPCA of Texas Dallas, TX | safety of animals | $8,000 |
| Straydog Inc Gun Barrell City, TX | Safety of Animals | $8,000 |
| Center for Brain Health Dallas, TX | Medical Research | $8,000 |
| Round up River Ranch Gypsum, CO | Helping Families | $8,000 |
| Operation Kindness Carrollton, TX | Shelter/Rescue | $8,000 |
| The Family Place Coppell, TX | Equine Therapy for Disabled | $5,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $793,069 | $35,437 | $115,500 | $115,500 | 16 | $115,500 | $35,437 | $105,813 |
| 2024 | $874,769 | $517,429 | $83,000 | $83,000 | 14 | $83,000 | $65,139 | $89,561 |
| 2023 | $440,582 | $4,378 | $30,000 | $30,000 | 10 | $30,000 | $17,420 | $31,142 |
| 2022 | $467,367 | $83,105 | $33,300 | $33,300 | 11 | $33,300 | $83,105 | $31,365 |
| 2021 | $417,818 | $18,383 | $30,000 | $30,000 | 10 | $30,000 | $18,383 | $31,242 |
| 2020 | $429,655 | $8,075 | $28,545 | $28,500 | 10 | — | $15,852 | $26,040 |
| 2019 | $450,227 | $3,064 | $23,500 | $23,500 | 10 | — | $15,729 | $25,079 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, B Thomas Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $106K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas that include hunger relief, animal care and rescue, health-related causes, and support for families and children.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. The North Texas Food Bank says it distributes food through a network of partner agencies and organizations across 12 North Texas counties. Straydog Inc says it rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes abandoned and neglected dogs. The SPCA of Texas describes its work as providing animals exceptional care and a loving home. The Family Place says it supports victims of family violence through safe housing, counseling, and skills intended to build independence.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $115,500. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $8,000. The largest grants included $10,000 each to North Texas Food Bank, Iron Phi Foundation, Delta Gamma Foundation, and Donte’s Den Foundation. Other grants included $8,000 each to SPCA of Texas, Straydog Inc, Center for Brain Health, Round Up River Ranch, and Operation Kindness.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bill E Thomas as President; Beverly Thomas as VP / Treasurer; Elizabeth A Thomas as Director; and Brianna T Long as Secretary.
B Thomas Family Foundation is led by Bill E. Thomas, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bill E. Thomas
President
On filings since 2019
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth A. Thomas
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beverly Thomas
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brianna T. Long
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about B Thomas Family Foundation
How much does B Thomas Family Foundation give each year?
B Thomas Family Foundation gave $116K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $83K across 14 grants.
What is B Thomas Family Foundation's typical grant size?
B Thomas Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,000, and its average grant was $7,219, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from B Thomas Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does B Thomas Family Foundation give grants?
B Thomas Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (17%) and Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (5 grants) and Coppell, TX (2 grants).
Does B Thomas Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on B Thomas Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are B Thomas Family Foundation's largest grantees?
B Thomas Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include North Texas Food Bank ($10,000), Iron Phi Foundation ($10,000) and Delta Gamma Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is B Thomas Family Foundation?
B Thomas Family Foundation reported $793K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $116K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $106K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does B Thomas Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas that include hunger relief, animal care and rescue, health-related causes, and support for families and children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from B Thomas Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is B Thomas Family Foundation's EIN?
B Thomas Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3390346. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does B Thomas Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 27, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work B Thomas Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). B Thomas Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/b-thomas-family-foundation-morg_b09399b76ab44a8d8229be3824ed1012
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