Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation

DALLAS, TX EIN: 36-3486549

Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation is a private foundation, based in DALLAS, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grants totaling $17.6M. Net investment income was $1.1M.

Financial Overview

From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$17.6M

+59.9% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$17.6M

+59.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation reported a distributable amount of $923K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Illinois $28.5M (100%)

States

Illinois

Cities

See Attached

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2021	2020
Total Assets	—	$435,606,149
Revenue	$929,287	$143,212,178
Expenses	$17,582,416	$14,476,717
Qualifying Distributions	$17,562,119	—
Net Investment Income	$1,119,491	$96,153,207
Distributable Amount	$923,039	$17,662,229

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2021

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

5 open opportunities from Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation

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Foundation

Collections-Related Grants

Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Foundation

Exploratory Travel Award Grant

Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation

Amount

Up to US $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Foundation

Marilynn Thoma Fellowship In Art of the Spanish Americas

Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest include See statement attached ($17,560,204).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
See statement attached See attached, IL	General	$17,560,204

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2021 IRS filing

From 2021 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
CARL D THOMA	PRESIDENT	5	—
MARILYNN J THOMA	VICE-PRESIDENT	5	—
MARILYNN J THOMA	TREASURER	5	—
Mark D Thoma	Director	5	—
Margo E Thoma	Director	5	—
Gary S Hart	Secretary	1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation operate?

Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.

What size grants does Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation award?

In 2021, Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $17.6M — an average of about $17.6M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation reported a distributable amount of $923K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation's EIN?

Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3486549. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.