Dorothy Thomas Foundation Inc
Dorothy Thomas Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Tampa, Florida. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations in areas including homelessness services, health care, education, and other community services.
Dorothy Thomas Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Dorothy Thomas Foundation Inc gave $292K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), mostly in Florida. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $292,271
- +15.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,570
- +36.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $3,968,047
- +2.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% 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 Dorothy Thomas Foundation Inc
- 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: PO Box 10070, Tampa, FL 33679
Phone: (813) 625-6586
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dorothy Thomas Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Salesian Sisters of Tampa ($69K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $292K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 61 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2025 went to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dorothy Thomas Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) 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. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $252K (2024) to $295K (2023). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $292K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Ministries Tampa, FL | General Operations | $67,974 |
| Salesian Sisters of Tampa Tampa, FL | Restricted Fund | $53,524 |
| Tampa General Hospital Tampa, FL | General Operations | $37,071 |
| Judeo Christian Health Clinic Tampa, FL | General Operations | $34,382 |
| Zoo Tampa Tampa, FL | General Operations | $23,913 |
| Central Park Village Services Tampa, FL | Scholarship Funds | $20,000 |
| St Joseph Catholic School Tampa, FL | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Salesian Sisters of Tampa Tampa, FL | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Mosi Tampa, FL | General Operations | $10,407 |
| Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind Tampa, FL | General Operations | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,968,047 | $207,987 | $301,692 | $292,271 | 11 | $294,021 | $207,112 | $322,251 |
| 2024 | $3,869,622 | $211,880 | $261,720 | $252,404 | 13 | $253,224 | $210,918 | $290,613 |
| 2023 | $3,766,259 | $203,720 | $303,302 | $294,912 | 12 | $295,712 | $202,907 | $261,881 |
| 2022 | $3,680,194 | $170,732 | $302,260 | $292,223 | 13 | $293,010 | $169,928 | $272,972 |
| 2021 | $3,642,293 | $156,150 | $297,726 | $289,171 | 12 | $289,953 | $157,921 | $281,589 |
| 2020 | $3,628,344 | $144,568 | $267,719 | $260,465 | 12 | — | $143,793 | $249,237 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dorothy Thomas Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $322K 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 included support for organizations serving people experiencing homelessness, providing health care, supporting schools and scholarships, and operating a zoo and museum.
Among its grantees, Metropolitan Ministries says it serves people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness through services intended to alleviate suffering, promote dignity, and foster self-sufficiency. Tampa General Hospital’s foundation says it raises funds to support the hospital’s research, education, and service mission. Judeo Christian Health Clinic says it provides free health, dental, and eye care to medically indigent people who lack other resources for care. Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind says it works to maximize independence and provide employment opportunities for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $292,271. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $67,974, with a median of $20,000. The largest awards included $67,974 to Metropolitan Ministries for general operations, $53,524 to Salesian Sisters of Tampa for a restricted fund, $37,071 to Tampa General Hospital for general operations, and $34,382 to Judeo Christian Health Clinic for general operations.
The foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $252,404 in 2024 and 12 grants totaling $294,912 in 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Suki Murphy-Thomas as assistant secretary; Michael Thomas as chairman/treasurer; Stephen Thomas as secretary/treasurer; and Robert M. Thomas as trustee.
Dorothy Thomas Foundation Inc is led by Michael Thomas, Chairman & Treasurer since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Thomas
Chairman & Treasurer
Chairmantreasurer → Chairman, 2021
Chairman → Chairman & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert M. Thomas
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephen Thomas
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Suki Murphy-Thomas
Assistant Secretary
Assistant Secretary → Assistant Se, 2021
Assistant Se → Assistant Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Dorothy Thomas Foundation Inc
How much does Dorothy Thomas Foundation Inc give each year?
Dorothy Thomas Foundation Inc gave $292K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $252K across 13 grants.
What is Dorothy Thomas Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Dorothy Thomas Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $26,570, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dorothy Thomas Foundation Inc give grants?
Dorothy Thomas Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (10 grants).
Does Dorothy Thomas Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 82% of Dorothy Thomas Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dorothy Thomas Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Dorothy Thomas Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Salesian Sisters of Tampa ($68,524 across 2 grants), Metropolitan Ministries ($67,974) and Tampa General Hospital ($37,071), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dorothy Thomas Foundation Inc?
Dorothy Thomas Foundation Inc reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $294K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $322K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Dorothy Thomas Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations serving people experiencing homelessness, providing health care, supporting schools and scholarships, and operating a zoo and museum. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dorothy Thomas Foundation Inc?
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 Dorothy Thomas Foundation Inc's EIN?
Dorothy Thomas Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-6059765. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Dorothy Thomas Foundation Inc 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Dorothy Thomas Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dorothy-thomas-foundation-inc-morg_4082e4f56cc3481a8046db33238fe823
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