John G Thomas Family Foundation
The John G Thomas Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Breckenridge, Texas. In filing year 2024, it reported making 12 grants totaling $42,552 to charitable organizations in Texas and Virginia.
John G Thomas Family Foundation at a glance
In short: John G Thomas Family Foundation gave $43K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $42,552
- +13.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,546
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $915,438
- -4.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to John G Thomas Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 387, Breckenridge, TX 76424
Phone: (254) 559-9841
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John G Thomas Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Calvary Church ($11K). Together the top 10 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 52% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 48% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How John G Thomas Family Foundation gives
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 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 (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 $12K (2020) to $49K (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Calvary Church Fort Worth, TX | Donation | $10,638 |
| Pure Adventure Fort Worth, TX | Donation | $10,638 |
| Boost Others Vienna, VA | Donations | $4,000 |
| Jill's House Vienna, VA | Donation | $3,776 |
| The Hill School Middleburg, VA | Donation | $3,000 |
| Foxcroft School Middleburg, VA | Donation | $3,000 |
| Troop 1882 Broad Run, VA | Donation | $3,000 |
| Boy Scout Pack 1166 Warrenton, VA | Donations | $1,000 |
| Middleburg Community Center Middleburg, VA | Donations | $1,000 |
| The Plains Community League The Plains, VA | Donation | $1,000 |
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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 | $915,438 | $13,264 | $47,971 | $42,552 | 12 | $42,552 | $11,136 | $47,007 |
| 2023 | $954,845 | $10,173 | $44,561 | $37,500 | 10 | $37,500 | $8,342 | $42,552 |
| 2022 | $981,433 | $3,221 | $56,368 | $48,926 | 9 | $48,926 | $254 | $37,637 |
| 2021 | $999,294 | $15,358 | $50,531 | $42,164 | 1 | $42,164 | $13,719 | $48,926 |
| 2020 | $982,467 | $8,458 | $14,034 | $11,650 | 1 | — | $7,394 | $42,178 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John G Thomas Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $47K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for schools, community organizations, youth programs, and animal rescue. For example, Foxcroft School describes its mission as helping girls develop their voices, skills, confidence, and courage; The Plains Community League says it provides service and assistance to residents; and Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue describes its work as rescuing, rehabilitating, and placing donkeys.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $42,552. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,638, with a median grant of $3,000. Among the largest were $10,638 each to Calvary Church and Pure Adventure, both in Fort Worth, Texas; $4,000 to Boost Others in Vienna, Virginia; and $3,776 to Jill’s House in Vienna.
Other 2024 grants included $3,000 each to The Hill School, Foxcroft School, and Troop 1882; $1,000 each to Boy Scout Pack 1166, Middleburg Community Center, The Plains Community League, and Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue; and $500 to MOC Beagles.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brian C Thomas as president and Gregory Thomas as secretary.
John G Thomas Family Foundation is led by Brian C. Thomas, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian C. Thomas
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gregory Thomas
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Nancy Landon (2020–2022) — Vice President & Treasurer
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 John G Thomas Family Foundation
How much does John G Thomas Family Foundation give each year?
John G Thomas Family Foundation gave $43K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $38K across 10 grants.
What is John G Thomas Family Foundation's typical grant size?
John G Thomas Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,546, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John G Thomas Family Foundation give grants?
John G Thomas Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (48%). The most frequent recipient cities were Middleburg, VA (4 grants), Fort Worth, TX (2 grants) and Vienna, VA (2 grants).
Does John G Thomas Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on John G Thomas Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (8 grants) and "Donations" (4 grants).
Who are John G Thomas Family Foundation's largest grantees?
John G Thomas Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Calvary Church ($10,638), Pure Adventure ($10,638) and Boost Others ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John G Thomas Family Foundation?
John G Thomas Family Foundation reported $915K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (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 John G Thomas Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for schools, community organizations, youth programs, and animal rescue. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John G Thomas Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 John G Thomas Family Foundation's EIN?
John G Thomas Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2878872. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John G Thomas Family 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
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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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