He Thompson Foundation
He Thompson Foundation is a private foundation, based in Glen Ridge, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $245K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $93K. Net investment income was $138K.
He Thompson Foundation at a glance
In short: He Thompson Foundation gave $93K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $93,000
- -7.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,333
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $244,916
- +22.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who He Thompson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mystic River Watershed Assoc ($25K). Together the top 9 received $93K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How He Thompson Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 130% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $61K (2020) to $100K (2023). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $93K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mystic River Watershed Assoc Arlington, MA | Outdoor Adventures | $25,000 |
| Town Hall Theater Middlebury, VT | Programs | $20,000 |
| Ma Audubon-Ipswich RIV Wildlife San Lincoln, MA | Environmental | $15,000 |
| The Open Doorcape Ann Gloucester, MA | Food Pantry | $10,000 |
| Human Needs Food Pantry Inc Montclair, NJ | Food Pantry | $5,000 |
| Mend St Joseph's Church Maplewood, NJ | Food Pantry | $5,000 |
| Lake Champlain Maritime Museum Vergennes, VT | Programs | $5,000 |
| Vermont Food Bank Barre, VT | Food Bank | $5,000 |
| Winchester Farmers Market Comm Hub Winchester, MA | Food Pantry | $3,000 |
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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 | $244,916 | $138,164 | $93,138 | $93,000 | 9 | $93,000 | $138,164 | — |
| 2023 | $199,860 | $84,180 | $105,637 | $100,000 | 10 | $100,000 | $84,180 | $77,094 |
| 2022 | $221,315 | $69,930 | $76,942 | $75,000 | 11 | $75,000 | $69,930 | $75,674 |
| 2021 | $228,327 | $82,437 | $86,194 | $80,000 | 9 | $80,000 | $82,437 | — |
| 2020 | $232,084 | $40,981 | $64,504 | $61,000 | 11 | — | $40,981 | $60,600 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
He Thompson Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gordon A. Hunziker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Thompson Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin H. Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 He Thompson Foundation
How much does He Thompson Foundation give each year?
He Thompson Foundation gave $93K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100K across 10 grants.
What is He Thompson Foundation's typical grant size?
He Thompson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,333, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does He Thompson Foundation give grants?
He Thompson Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Vermont (32%) and New Jersey (11%).
Does He Thompson Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on He Thompson Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Food Pantry" (4 grants).
Who are He Thompson Foundation's largest grantees?
He Thompson Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mystic River Watershed Assoc ($25,000), Town Hall Theater ($20,000) and Ma Audubon-Ipswich RIV Wildlife San ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is He Thompson Foundation?
He Thompson Foundation reported $245K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $138K.
What is He Thompson Foundation's EIN?
He Thompson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6161756. 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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