Harold E & Phyllis S Thomas Foundation
The Harold E & Phyllis S Thomas Foundation is a private foundation based in Boise, Idaho. Its 2024 filing describes awards as limited to nondenominational evangelistic outreach, largely in Idaho and globally in nations considered least evangelized and economically deprived.
Harold E & Phyllis S Thomas Foundation at a glance
In short: Harold E & Phyllis S Thomas Foundation gave $1.6M across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $46K), mostly in Idaho. 41% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,599,490
- +16.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- +6.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $45,700
- +10.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $10,412,639
- +13.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (7 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Idaho (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Harold E & Phyllis S Thomas Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says individuals or organizations seeking grants should submit information on the Thomas Foundation application form. Applications are accepted anytime and approved quarterly. Awards are limited to nondenominational evangelistic outreach, largely in Idaho and globally to nations considered least evangelized and economically deprived.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are accepted anytime; approvals are made quarterly.
- Deadline
- Applications are accepted anytime; approvals are made quarterly.
- Contact
Application contact: Judith Briley
Mailing address: 12549 W Bowmont Ct, Boise, ID 83713
Phone: (208) 377-3005
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Harold E & Phyllis S Thomas Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boise Rescue Mission ($100K). Together the top 10 received $670K.
Organizations only. It also paid 19 grants to individuals ($849,490), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
158 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 158 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing says grantmaking is largely restricted to Idaho, with global support for nations considered least evangelized and economically deprived. In 2024, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in Idaho; Washington received 6%, Oregon and South Carolina 5% each, and Colorado 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Harold E & Phyllis S Thomas Foundation open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 17 grantees (41%) 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 $22K; repeat grants $144K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $73K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 353% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $895K (2020) to $1.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boise Rescue Mission Boise, ID | To Fund Religious Activity | $100,000 |
| Barefoot Media Ministry Caldwell, ID | Fund Religious Activities | $90,000 |
| Young Life-Boise Boise, ID | To Fund Religious Activity | $90,000 |
| 19 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $849,490 |
| Mission Aviation Fellowship Nampa, ID | Fund Religious Activities | $80,000 |
| National Christian Collegiate Aa Greenville, SC | To Fund Religious Activity | $75,000 |
| Bibleway Inc Nampa, ID | To Fund Religious Activity | $65,000 |
| Launch Pad Ministries Meridian, ID | Fund Religious Activities | $55,000 |
| Joshua Institute Meridian, ID | To Fund Education for Those with Learning Disabilities | $55,000 |
| International Childrens Surgical Fu Boise, ID | To Fund Religious Activity | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,412,639 | $1,341,010 | $1,750,999 | $1,599,490 | 35 | $1,629,060 | $1,276,286 | $461,040 |
| 2023 | $9,190,151 | $493,414 | $1,492,824 | $1,368,700 | 33 | $1,382,949 | $421,664 | $525,332 |
| 2022 | $8,385,991 | $2,740,607 | $1,646,081 | $1,503,000 | 31 | $1,549,703 | $55,607 | $394,688 |
| 2021 | $9,470,217 | $2,775,209 | $1,498,907 | $1,352,033 | 30 | $1,412,820 | $672,491 | $387,074 |
| 2020 | $7,061,760 | $809,319 | $947,220 | $894,594 | 29 | — | $741,919 | $312,239 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harold E & Phyllis S Thomas Foundation reported a distributable amount of $461K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a separate mission. Its listed grants include religious activity, youth ministry outreach, and charitable purposes. Among its grantees, You Gotta Ask Inc says its mission is to invite men and women to take a next step toward God, starting with compelling questions in relational settings. Inspire Idaho Inc says it mentors young people aging out of foster care to help them flourish as adults. Expansion International Inc says it partners with communities in Kenya to provide spiritual, health, educational, and economic programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 35 grants totaling $1,599,490. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median of $40,000. Notable awards included $100,000 to Boise Rescue Mission, $90,000 each to Barefoot Media Ministry and Young Life-Boise, and $88,040 to an individual recipient Other awards included $80,000 each to Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Mission Aviation Fellowship, and $75,000 each to Luis Palau Association and National Christian Collegiate AA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Renfro, Don Anderson, Dave Hills, James Mitchell, and Rick Thomas as trustees, and Judith Briley as director.
Harold E & Phyllis S Thomas Foundation's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dave Hills
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Don Anderson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Mitchell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Judith Briley
Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Thomas
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Renfro
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Harold E & Phyllis S Thomas Foundation
How much does Harold E & Phyllis S Thomas Foundation give each year?
Harold E & Phyllis S Thomas Foundation gave $1.6M across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 33 grants.
What is Harold E & Phyllis S Thomas Foundation's typical grant size?
Harold E & Phyllis S Thomas Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $45,700, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Harold E & Phyllis S Thomas Foundation that year got $22K on average.
Where does Harold E & Phyllis S Thomas Foundation give grants?
Harold E & Phyllis S Thomas Foundation gives mostly in Idaho: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boise, ID (5 grants), Meridian, ID (3 grants) and Nampa, ID (2 grants).
Does Harold E & Phyllis S Thomas Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on Harold E & Phyllis S Thomas Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Fund Religious Activity" (26 grants) and "Fund Religious Activities" (5 grants).
Who are Harold E & Phyllis S Thomas Foundation's largest grantees?
Harold E & Phyllis S Thomas Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Boise Rescue Mission ($100,000), Barefoot Media Ministry ($90,000) and Young Life-Boise ($90,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 19 grants to individuals ($849,490), which are not listed by name. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Harold E & Phyllis S Thomas Foundation?
Harold E & Phyllis S Thomas Foundation reported $10.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $461K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Harold E & Phyllis S Thomas Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a separate mission. Its listed grants include religious activity, youth ministry outreach, and charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harold E & Phyllis S Thomas Foundation?
The filing says individuals or organizations seeking grants should submit information on the Thomas Foundation application form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Harold E & Phyllis S Thomas Foundation's EIN?
Harold E & Phyllis S Thomas Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0477243. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Harold E & Phyllis S Thomas Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/harold-e-and-phyllis-s-thomas-foundation-morg_0934267dc5c448b8a37a5eeaddad6f5f
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