Damon Thompson Ministries Inc
Damon Thompson Ministries Inc is a public charity based in Mobile, Alabama. Formed in 2012, it reports supporting its religious mission through ministry events and grants to organizations.
Damon Thompson Ministries Inc at a glance
In short: Damon Thompson Ministries Inc gave $281K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), top state Texas. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $280,631
- +41.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,063
- +55.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $28,430
- Total assets
- $5,623,669
- +13.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (24% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Damon Thompson Ministries Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 190037, Mobile, AL 36619
Phone: (803) 332-3010
Website: https://damonthompsonministries.net
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Damon Thompson Ministries Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Homestead Church ($58K). Together the top 10 received $281K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 46 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing describes ministry events in Georgia and various other states. Listed grant recipients include organizations in Texas, South Carolina, Mississippi, Iowa, and Florida. The filing’s recipient-state breakdown also includes an unidentified state category.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Damon Thompson Ministries Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $36K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $36K first-time, $28K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $118K (2022) to $320K (2020). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $281K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Homestead Church Aubrey, TX | General Operations | $57,600 |
| North Gate Church | General Operations | $52,300 |
| Dutch Sheets Ministries Batesburgleesville, SC | General Operations | $34,000 |
| Periochoresis Ministries Jackson, MS | General Operations | $34,000 |
| The Shepherds Tent | General Operations | $32,859 |
| The Resting Place Indianola, IA | General Operations | $24,000 |
| Different Day | General Operations | $20,000 |
| South Gate Minsitries Crestview, FL | General Operations | $9,272 |
| Jeff Gore Ministries Coleman, TX | General Operations | $9,000 |
| Legacy Academy | Scholarships | $7,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,623,669 | $2,082,644 | $1,466,831 | $280,631 | 10 | $-59,341 |
| 2023 | $4,965,358 | $1,941,975 | $1,343,113 | $198,600 | 11 | $107,638 |
| 2022 | $4,311,342 | $2,103,492 | $1,127,259 | $117,757 | 8 | $488,445 |
| 2021 | $3,360,256 | $1,528,033 | $986,730 | $253,777 | 9 | $-1,475 |
| 2020 | $2,801,453 | $2,499,784 | $1,172,343 | $319,672 | 8 | $25,317 |
| 2019 | $1,496,934 | $1,309,495 | $1,006,088 | $312,141 | 13 | $17,066 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states its mission as “ADVANCING THE KINGDOM OF GOD AND SPREADING THE GOSPEL THROUGH PREACHING, TEACHING, AND EVANELIZING.” Its 2024 filing describes preaching at ministry events and says organizational grants and donations are limited to 501(c)(3) organizations that further this purpose. Funds given to individuals are governed by a benevolence policy that prohibits payments to nonqualified persons.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the organization reported 10 grants totaling $280,631. Grant amounts ranged from $7,600 to $57,600, with a median of $28,430. The largest grants included $57,600 to The Homestead Church, $52,300 to North Gate Church, $34,000 each to Dutch Sheets Ministries and Periochoresis Ministries, and $32,859 to The Shepherds Tent. The filing lists general operations as the purpose for these grants; the $7,600 grant to Legacy Academy was for scholarships.
The filing states that organizational grants and donations are made only to 501(c)(3) organizations that further the organization’s exempt purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Damon Thompson as president; Kristin Picklesimer as secretary; and William Lyndon Amick and Henry Thompson as directors.
Damon Thompson Ministries Inc is led by Damon Thompson, President since 2020 (on filings since 2019); 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Damon Thompson
President
President & Director → President, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$124K (2019) → $162K (2024)
Henry Thompson
Director
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$36K (2019) → $0 (2024)
William Lyndon Amick
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Picklesimer
Secretary
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$65K (2019) → $94K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $162K, to Damon Thompson (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Damon Thompson Ministries Inc
How much does Damon Thompson Ministries Inc give each year?
Damon Thompson Ministries Inc gave $281K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $199K across 11 grants.
What is Damon Thompson Ministries Inc's typical grant size?
Damon Thompson Ministries Inc's median grant in 2024 was $28,430, and its average grant was $28,063, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Damon Thompson Ministries Inc that year got $36K on average.
Where does Damon Thompson Ministries Inc give grants?
Damon Thompson Ministries Inc's top state is Texas, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were South Carolina (12%) and Mississippi (12%).
Does Damon Thompson Ministries Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of Damon Thompson Ministries Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Damon Thompson Ministries Inc's largest grantees?
Damon Thompson Ministries Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Homestead Church ($57,600), North Gate Church ($52,300) and Dutch Sheets Ministries ($34,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Damon Thompson Ministries Inc?
Damon Thompson Ministries Inc reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What does Damon Thompson Ministries Inc fund?
The organization states its mission as “ADVANCING THE KINGDOM OF GOD AND SPREADING THE GOSPEL THROUGH PREACHING, TEACHING, AND EVANELIZING.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Damon Thompson Ministries Inc?
Damon Thompson Ministries Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check damonthompsonministries.net for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Damon Thompson Ministries Inc's EIN?
Damon Thompson Ministries Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0865907. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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