Jim Thompson Foundation
The Jim Thompson Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its website says it supports outstanding nonprofits making a difference in the community, with giving focused on children and family services, education, and health services.
Jim Thompson Foundation at a glance
In short: Jim Thompson Foundation gave $249K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), top state Texas. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $248,973
- -9.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,585
- -13.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $101,044
- +22.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (5 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (29% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jim Thompson Foundation
- 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. Its website invites written requests, but does not describe an application process or required materials.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2121 North Pearl Street Suite 600, Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: (214) 989-6150
Website: https://jthompsonfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jim Thompson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Walden Woods Project ($65K). Together the top 10 received $234K.
Grant Size Distribution
160 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 154 grants of 160 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states; the largest reported shares were Texas (29%), Massachusetts (26%), Minnesota (22%), the District of Columbia (13%), and North Dakota (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jim Thompson Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 29 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $650 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 55% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 50% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $116K (2021) to $323K (2019). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $249K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Walden Woods Project Lincoln, MA | Fostering Environmental Stewardship and Social Responsibility | $65,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Healthcare | $55,000 |
| Dallas Education Foundation Dallas, TX | Youth Education | $50,000 |
| National Geographic Society Washington, DC | Environment Protection | $25,000 |
| Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center Bismarck, ND | Healthcare | $11,250 |
| Friends of the Katy Trail Inc Dallas, TX | Community Engagement | $7,500 |
| Howard University Washington, DC | Education | $7,500 |
| Richmond University Medical Center (Rumc) Staten Island, NY | Healthcare | $6,250 |
| Coast Guard Foundation Stonington, CT | Ensure Coast Guard Members Have Resources They Need | $4,000 |
| Performing Arts Fort Worth Inc Dallas, TX | Arts and Culture | $2,883 |
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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 | $101,044 | $277,284 | $258,568 | $248,973 | 29 | $248,973 | — | $3,669 |
| 2024 | $82,328 | $217,882 | $285,062 | $276,375 | 28 | $276,375 | — | $4,179 |
| 2023 | $149,569 | $225,330 | $202,590 | $193,097 | 35 | $193,097 | $330 | $3,402 |
| 2022 | $126,829 | $150,000 | $174,592 | $166,260 | 39 | $166,260 | — | $4,530 |
| 2021 | $151,419 | $155,000 | $124,361 | $115,928 | 29 | $115,928 | — | $3,805 |
| 2020 | $120,730 | $150,000 | $225,361 | $210,685 | 18 | — | — | $4,334 |
| 2019 | $196,141 | $241,653 | $330,317 | $323,344 | 28 | — | — | $5,614 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jim Thompson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K 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
The foundation’s website describes its support areas as children and family services, education, and health services. Its 2025 grants also included awards identified for environmental stewardship and protection, community engagement, and arts and culture.
The organizations receiving grants describe a range of work. Mayo Clinic says its mission is to provide patient care, education, and research that contribute to health and well-being. The Dallas Education Foundation says it raises funds for programs serving Dallas ISD students. The National Geographic Society says it uses science, exploration, education, and storytelling to increase geographic knowledge and protect the world. Friends of the Katy Trail says it works to maintain and advocate for the trail as a resource for recreation, wellness, and alternative transportation in Dallas. Performing Arts Fort Worth says it serves as a venue for arts organizations and touring attractions and promotes arts education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $248,973. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $65,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest awards included $65,000 to The Walden Woods Project for environmental stewardship and social responsibility, $55,000 to Mayo Clinic for healthcare, $50,000 to the Dallas Education Foundation for youth education, and $25,000 to the National Geographic Society for environmental protection. Other awards included $11,250 to Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center for healthcare and $7,500 to Friends of the Katy Trail for community engagement.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James R. Thompson as president, Greg May as secretary, and Katie Pribyl as director. The foundation’s website identifies Jim Thompson as the foundation’s founder and describes him as founder, chairman, and CEO of Preston Hollow Capital, LLC.
Jim Thompson Foundation is led by James R. Thompson, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James R. Thompson
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Pribyl
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg May
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Jim Thompson Foundation
How much does Jim Thompson Foundation give each year?
Jim Thompson Foundation gave $249K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $276K across 28 grants.
What is Jim Thompson Foundation's typical grant size?
Jim Thompson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $8,585, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jim Thompson Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does Jim Thompson Foundation give grants?
Jim Thompson Foundation's top state is Texas, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (26%) and Minnesota (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (9 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Jim Thompson Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on Jim Thompson Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Youth Education" (5 grants) and "Healthcare" (3 grants).
Who are Jim Thompson Foundation's largest grantees?
Jim Thompson Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Walden Woods Project ($65,000), Mayo Clinic ($55,000) and Dallas Education Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jim Thompson Foundation?
Jim Thompson Foundation reported $101K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $249K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jim Thompson Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website describes its support areas as children and family services, education, and health services. Its 2025 grants also included awards identified for environmental stewardship and protection, community engagement, and arts and culture. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jim Thompson Foundation?
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 Jim Thompson Foundation's EIN?
Jim Thompson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5856025. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Jim Thompson Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Jim Thompson Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jim-thompson-foundation-morg_15faa06b263f4c1babd5d3b973bac4ac
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