John J & Josephine Thomas Charitable
John J & Josephine Thomas Charitable is a private foundation, based in Wilkes-Barre, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $28K.
John J & Josephine Thomas Charitable at a glance
In short: John J & Josephine Thomas Charitable gave $1.3M across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $1.3M), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $1,292,391
- +1915.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- -94.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $1,292,391
- +38187.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,292,391
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who John J & Josephine Thomas Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was The Fund for Charitable Giving ($1.3M).
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 57 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How John J & Josephine Thomas Charitable gives
- Giving grew 2142% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2021) to $1.3M (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Fund for Charitable Giving Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $1,292,391 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $39,315 | $1,303,687 | $1,292,391 | 1 | $1,292,781 | $28,231 | $61,362 |
| 2022 | $835,387 | $39,533 | $78,264 | $64,134 | 19 | $67,193 | $30,143 | $61,307 |
| 2021 | $873,680 | $89,296 | $70,602 | $56,000 | 19 | $59,535 | $77,693 | $68,830 |
| 2020 | $855,234 | $43,808 | $69,517 | $57,653 | 18 | — | $34,176 | $59,639 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John J & Josephine Thomas Charitable reported a distributable amount of $61K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John J & Josephine Thomas Charitable's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
John J. Thomas
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Charles Thomas
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter J. Moses Esq.
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Honorable John J. Thomas (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: John P. Moses Esq. (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 J & Josephine Thomas Charitable
How much does John J & Josephine Thomas Charitable give each year?
John J & Josephine Thomas Charitable gave $1.3M across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $64K across 19 grants.
Where does John J & Josephine Thomas Charitable operate?
John J & Josephine Thomas Charitable has awarded grants in New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee.
How much is John J & Josephine Thomas Charitable required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, John J & Josephine Thomas Charitable reported a distributable amount of $61K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is John J & Josephine Thomas Charitable's EIN?
John J & Josephine Thomas Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6043784. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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