Joseph H Thompson Fund
The Joseph H Thompson Fund is a private foundation based in Pasadena, California, established in 1959. Operating as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, it functions as a grantmaking foundation focused on supporting charitable causes across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.3M
+11.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$198K
+50.4% YoY
Grant Count
51
+30.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+15.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph H Thompson Fund reported a distributable amount of $226K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, its grantmaking priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Science education and teacher support
- Renewable energy
- Community and school gardens
- Environmental education
Grantmaking
The foundation operates on an invite-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications.
Grant Range
$3,000
Average Grant
amount: $375–$23,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking extends primarily to Colorado, Texas, and Maine, with notable activity in the New England region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total assets: $2.11–$2.34 million
- Annual revenue: $308,154
- Annual expenses: $192,697–$193,000
- Total liabilities: $0
- Giving rate: 7.6% of assets
Tax Status: Tax-exempt since July 1959. The organization files Form 990-PF annually with the IRS.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,339,304 | $2,105,825 | $1,992,298 |
| Revenue | $523,722 | $308,154 | $47,533 |
| Expenses | $296,201 | $192,697 | $209,140 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $253,100 | $165,269 | $182,215 |
| Net Investment Income | $492,590 | $280,414 | $31,285 |
| Distributable Amount | $225,548 | $188,382 | $177,723 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
222 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Independence Institute ($23,000), Scarborough Land Conservation Trust ($15,000), Land Trust for Tennessee ($11,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION HUT ASSOCIATION ASPEN, CO | MANAGES A SYSTEM OF 38 BACKCOUNTRY HUTS IN COLORADO ROCKY MOUNTAINS | $2,250 |
| ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION OF COLORADO DENVER, CO | ALZEIMER'S DISEASE & RELATED DISORDERS | $5,000 |
| ATLANTIC COUNCIL OF THE US INC WASHINGTON DC, DC | THE ATLANTIC COUNCIL PROMOTES CONSTRUCTIVE LEADERSHIP AND ENGAGEMENT IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS BASED ON THE ATLANTIC COMMUNITY'S CENTRAL ROLE IN MEETING GLOBAL CHALLENGES. THE COUNCIL PROVIDES AN ESSENTIAL FORUM FOR NAVIGATING THE DRAMATIC ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL CHANGES DEFINING THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY BY INFORMING AND GALVANIZING ITS UNIQUELY INFLUENTIAL NETWORK OF GLOBAL LEADERS. THE ATLANTIC COUNCIL--THROUGH THE PAPERS IT PUBLISHES, THE IDEAS IT GENERATES, THE FUTURE LEADERS IT DEVELOPS, AND THE COMMUNITIES IT BUILDS--SHAPES POLICY CHOICES AND STRATEGIES TO CREATE A MORE FREE, SECURE, AND PROSPEROUS WORLD. | $1,000 |
| BALLROOM MARFA MARFA, TX | CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM | $1,000 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF DENVER INC DENVER, CO | ANNUAL FUND | $5,000 |
| CHINATI FOUNDATION MARFA, TX | CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM | $375 |
| COASTAL MAINE BOTANICAL GARDENS BOOTHBAY, ME | GENERAL FUND | $2,000 |
| DENVER TENNIS CLUB DENVER, CO | GENERAL FUND | $937 |
| GEORGE AND BARBARA BUSH FOUNDATION COLLEGE STATION, TX | DEDICATED TO PRESERVING THE HISTORIC LEGACIES OF PRESIDENT AND MRS. BUSH BY SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING EDUCATION AND SERVICE-ORIENTED PROGRAMS AT THE GEORGE H.W. BUSH PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM AND THE BUSH SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC SERVICE AT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY. | $1,000 |
| GLENWOOD CEMETERY INC HOUSTON, TX | TO ESTABLISH, MANAGE, MAINTAIN, IMPROVE & OPERATE CEMETERY INCLUDING SALE OF LOTS FOR BURIAL | $500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY CLARK TALBOT | PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| WILLIAM J CLARK JR | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| CATHERINE CLARK SHOPNECK | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| LACEY NEUHAUS DORN | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| ELIZABETH NEUHAUS ARMSTRONG | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| JOAN T NEUHAUS-SCHAAN | VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY & TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has maintained active grantmaking in recent years, with grant announcements appearing in local news outlets. Recent recipients have included educational institutions and community service organizations, particularly in Maine and New Hampshire.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Joseph H Thompson Fund fund?
The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, its grantmaking priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Science education and teacher support • Renewable energy • Community and school gardens • Environmental education
How do I apply for a grant from Joseph H Thompson Fund?
**Grant Characteristics:** • Median grant size: $3,000 • Grant range: $1,000–$23,000 • Average grant amount: $375–$23,000 • Annual giving: Approximately $177,875–$197,750 (varies by year) • Number of grants: Approximately 37 grants annually **Application Process:** The foundation operates on an invite-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications. **Recent Grant Activity:** Recent grants have been awarded to organizations including Pine Tree Camp ($15,000), the Children's Museum of Ne…
Where does Joseph H Thompson Fund make grants?
The foundation's grantmaking extends primarily to Colorado, Texas, and Maine, with notable activity in the New England region.
What size grants does Joseph H Thompson Fund award?
In 2024, Joseph H Thompson Fund awarded 51 grants totaling $198K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Joseph H Thompson Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Joseph H Thompson Fund reported a distributable amount of $226K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Joseph H Thompson Fund's EIN?
Joseph H Thompson Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6520252. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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