J Edgar Thomson Foundation 079099-000

Private foundation · Grantmaker Wilmington, DE EIN: 23-1382746
Economically disadvantaged peopleLow-income peopleEducationHuman servicesFamily services

J Edgar Thomson Foundation 079099-000 is a private foundation focused on Economically disadvantaged people, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $636K. Net investment income was $693K.

J Edgar Thomson Foundation 079099-000 at a glance

In short: J Edgar Thomson Foundation 079099-000 gave $636K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $636K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$636,404
-4.5% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
1
+0.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$636,404
-4.5% vs 2023
Median grant
$636,404
Total assets
$9,967,209
-0.2% vs 2023
Primary geography
Pennsylvania (100% 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 J Edgar Thomson Foundation 079099-000 funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

The John Edgar Thomson Foundation: $636KThe John Edgar ThomsonFoundation$636K

The largest 2024 recipient was The John Edgar Thomson Foundation ($636K).

Grant Size Distribution

4 grants across all recorded years

<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K4$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 4 grants of 4 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

Cities

PhiladelphiaWilmington

How J Edgar Thomson Foundation 079099-000 gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). 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

$0$200K$400K$600K$800K1 grant2020 1 grant2021 1 grant2023 1 grant2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $585K (2021) to $667K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $636K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
The John Edgar Thomson Foundation Philadelphia, PAEducation$636,404
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment Income
2024$9,967,209$848,035$938,465$636,4041$818,007$693,363
2023$9,987,685$1,302,026$915,942$666,6201$840,289$1,191,812
2021$9,779,179$334,280$770,653$585,0971$744,625$591,531
2020$9,876,172$426,979$811,221$617,7371—$401,456

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

J Edgar Thomson Foundation 079099-000's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Adam Ungaro

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    $8K (2020) → $8K (2024)

  • John J Haslett II

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    $8K (2020) → $8K (2024)

  • Wayne Bogardus

    Trustee & Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    $8K (2020) → $8K (2024)

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.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Adam Ungaro — Trustee: $8KAdam UngaroTrustee$8KJohn J Haslett II — Trustee: $8KJohn J Haslett IITrustee$8KWayne Bogardus — Trustee & Secretary: $8KWayne BogardusTrustee & Secretary$8K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $8K, to Adam Ungaro (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about J Edgar Thomson Foundation 079099-000

How much does J Edgar Thomson Foundation 079099-000 give each year?

J Edgar Thomson Foundation 079099-000 gave $636K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $667K across 1 grant.

How large is J Edgar Thomson Foundation 079099-000?

J Edgar Thomson Foundation 079099-000 reported $10.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $848K.

What is J Edgar Thomson Foundation 079099-000?

J Edgar Thomson Foundation 079099-000 is a private foundation focused on Economically disadvantaged people, based in Wilmington, DE. It holds $10.0M in total assets as of 2024.

Where does J Edgar Thomson Foundation 079099-000 operate?

J Edgar Thomson Foundation 079099-000 has awarded grants in Delaware, Pennsylvania.

What is J Edgar Thomson Foundation 079099-000's EIN?

J Edgar Thomson Foundation 079099-000's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-1382746. 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

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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