Clark and Charlene Thompson Foundation
The Clark and Charlene Thompson Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations including arts and cultural institutions, social-service organizations, and programs focused on mentoring, rehabilitation, and children’s well-being.
Clark and Charlene Thompson Foundation at a glance
In short: Clark and Charlene Thompson Foundation gave $556K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Texas. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $555,700
- +18.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,462
- -32.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $8,390,997
- -0.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (5 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Clark and Charlene Thompson Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1415 Louisiana 36Th Floor, Houston, TX 77002
Phone: (713) 220-9133
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Clark and Charlene Thompson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Inc ($130K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $490K.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 74 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 2% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Clark and Charlene Thompson Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 17 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $38K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 53% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $442K (2022) to $556K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $556K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston Houston, TX | General support | $100,000 |
| Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Inc Houston, TX | General support | $80,000 |
| Camp Allen Camp & Conference Center Navasota, TX | Back to Nature Campaign | $50,000 |
| Saint Louise House Austin, TX | Childrens Resilience Fund | $50,000 |
| Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Inc Houston, TX | Scholarship fund | $40,000 |
| Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston Houston, TX | Meals on Wheels and AniMeals programs | $30,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star Dallas, TX | One-to-One Mentoring | $25,000 |
| Christian Community Service Center Inc Houston, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| DePelchin's Children's Center Houston, TX | La Porte programs | $25,000 |
| TIRR Foundation W University Place, TX | Moran Camp Xtreme | $20,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,390,997 | $679,299 | $694,667 | $555,700 | 21 | $603,291 | $587,923 | $539,371 |
| 2024 | $8,406,365 | $409,035 | $595,832 | $468,460 | 12 | $511,604 | $324,807 | $512,715 |
| 2023 | $8,593,162 | $188,741 | $619,872 | $504,080 | 16 | $528,689 | $196,722 | $490,416 |
| 2022 | $9,024,293 | $921,775 | $572,579 | $442,400 | 14 | $474,300 | $837,776 | $539,368 |
| 2021 | $8,675,097 | $675,846 | $566,338 | $458,920 | 11 | — | $595,678 | $512,205 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clark and Charlene Thompson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $539K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Camp Allen Camp & Conference Center says it offers Christian hospitality and programs for all ages; Christian Community Service Center says it serves people in need while respecting religious, ethnic, and cultural differences; and TIRR Foundation says it seeks to improve the lives of people affected by central nervous system damage. Other 2025 recipients included museums, a chamber orchestra, and organizations providing mentoring and social services.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 21 grants totaling $555,700. Grants ranged from $5,700 to $100,000, with a median of $15,000. Its largest listed grants included $100,000 to the Museum of Fine Arts Houston for general support, $80,000 to Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Inc for general support, and $50,000 each to Camp Allen Camp & Conference Center for its Back to Nature Campaign and Saint Louise House for its Childrens Resilience Fund.
Other listed 2025 awards included $40,000 to Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Inc for a scholarship fund; $30,000 to Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston for its Meals on Wheels and AniMeals programs; and $25,000 each to Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star, Christian Community Service Center Inc, and DePelchin’s Children’s Center. The foundation also gave $20,000 to TIRR Foundation, $15,000 to Holocaust Museum Houston, and $10,000 to Adam’s Army. Other 2025 recipients included the Anti-Defamation League and River Oaks Chamber Orchestra, each of which received $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Randall E Evans as President and Trustee; Allan J Maierson as Treasury, Secretary, and Trustee; and Ann Francese as Trustee.
Clark and Charlene Thompson Foundation is led by Randall E Evans, President & Trustee on every filing since 2021; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Randall E Evans
President & Trustee
On filings since 2021
2.5 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Allan J Maierson
Treasury, Secretary & Trustee
Tr, Secretary & Trustee → Treasury, Secretary & Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Ann Francese
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $2K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: W C Dickson (2021–2022) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to Randall E Evans (President / Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Clark and Charlene Thompson Foundation
How much does Clark and Charlene Thompson Foundation give each year?
Clark and Charlene Thompson Foundation gave $556K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $468K across 12 grants.
What is Clark and Charlene Thompson Foundation's typical grant size?
Clark and Charlene Thompson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $26,462, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Clark and Charlene Thompson Foundation that year got $19K on average.
Where does Clark and Charlene Thompson Foundation give grants?
Clark and Charlene Thompson Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (13 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does Clark and Charlene Thompson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Clark and Charlene Thompson Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Clark and Charlene Thompson Foundation's largest grantees?
Clark and Charlene Thompson Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Inc ($130,000 across 3 grants), Museum of Fine Arts Houston ($100,000) and Saint Louise House ($60,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Clark and Charlene Thompson Foundation?
Clark and Charlene Thompson Foundation reported $8.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $603K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $539K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Clark and Charlene Thompson Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Clark and Charlene Thompson Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Clark and Charlene Thompson Foundation's EIN?
Clark and Charlene Thompson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4629601. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Clark and Charlene Thompson Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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