Center for Thomas More Studies
Center for Thomas More Studies is a private foundation, based in Irving, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $180K. Net investment income was $2K.
Center for Thomas More Studies at a glance
In short: Center for Thomas More Studies gave $180K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $90K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $180,000
- +25.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $90,000
- -37.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $90,000
- Total assets
- $1,202,257
- +41.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Center for Thomas More Studies funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Dallas ($150K). Together the top 2 received $180K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2023) to $180K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $180K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Dallas Irving, TX | Post Doc, Conference, Ud Fund EXP | $150,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Grad Fellow Stipend | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,202,257 | $757,716 | $405,399 | $180,000 | 2 | $395,667 | $1,787 |
| 2024 | $849,940 | $648,106 | $450,527 | $143,675 | 1 | $448,406 | $7,154 |
| 2023 | $652,361 | $600,248 | $243,215 | $100,000 | 1 | $242,590 | $1,620 |
| 2022 | $295,328 | $210,601 | $143,188 | — | — | $142,130 | — |
| 2021 | $227,915 | $190,662 | $192,667 | — | — | — | $25 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center for Thomas More Studies is led by Gerard Wegemer, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gerard Wegemer
President
On filings since 2021
11 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Bennett
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Spence
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Murray
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Myles Harrington
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shane Tucker
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Thomas Jodziewicz (2021–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Center for Thomas More Studies
How much does Center for Thomas More Studies give each year?
Center for Thomas More Studies gave $180K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $144K across 1 grant.
How large is Center for Thomas More Studies?
Center for Thomas More Studies reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $758K.
Where does Center for Thomas More Studies operate?
Center for Thomas More Studies has awarded grants in Michigan, Texas.
What is Center for Thomas More Studies's EIN?
Center for Thomas More Studies's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2941967. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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