Joseph H Thompson Fund
The Joseph H Thompson Fund is a private foundation based in Pasadena, California. In 2024, it made 51 grants totaling $197,750 to charitable organizations, including schools, universities, land conservation groups, and other nonprofits.
Joseph H Thompson Fund at a glance
In short: Joseph H Thompson Fund gave $198K across 51 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state Colorado. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $197,750
- +50.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 51
- +30.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,877
- +15.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,339,304
- +11.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (11 of 51, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (41% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Joseph H Thompson Fund
- 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: 177 E Colorado Blvd Suite 800, Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone: (626) 441-5111
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joseph H Thompson Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Independence Institute ($23K). Together the top 10 received $113K.
Grant Size Distribution
223 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 223 grants of 223 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado (41%), Texas (21%), Maine (11%), Tennessee (7%), and Georgia (6%). The listed recipients also include organizations in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Joseph H Thompson Fund open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 51 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $132K (2023) to $198K (2024). In 2024 it made 51 grants totaling $198K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Institute Denver, CO | General Fund | $23,000 |
| Scarborough Land Conservation Trust Scarborough, ME | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Land Trust for Tennessee Nashville, TN | The land trust for Tennessee's mission is to preserve the unique character of Tennessee's natural and historic landscapes and sites for future generations. | $11,500 |
| St John's School Houston, TX | Capital Campaign, Quadrangle Club, and Sims Scholarship Fund | $10,375 |
| Regents of the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Second Wind Fund Inc Lakewood, CO | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Kickstart Kids Charitable Donation Houston, TX | Provide in-school physical education program that teaches character through karate to middle and high school students. | $9,500 |
| University of Denver Colorado Seminary Denver, CO | Athletic director's discretionary fund, annual fund, endowment fund, and daniels college of business | $9,500 |
| St Mary's Academy Englewood, CO | Endowment campaign, community center capital campaign, and annual campaign | $7,500 |
| Historic Savannah Foundation Savannah, GA | General Fund | $7,000 |
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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 | $2,339,304 | $523,722 | $296,201 | $197,750 | 51 | $253,100 | $492,590 | $225,548 |
| 2023 | $2,105,825 | $308,154 | $192,697 | $131,500 | 39 | $165,269 | $280,414 | $188,382 |
| 2022 | $1,992,298 | $47,533 | $209,140 | $146,000 | 43 | $182,215 | $31,285 | $177,723 |
| 2021 | $2,154,906 | $328,434 | $215,154 | $144,000 | 44 | $186,646 | $300,463 | $207,657 |
| 2020 | $2,003,326 | $61,862 | $186,780 | $139,000 | 46 | — | $38,884 | $196,616 |
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.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations with varied missions. For example, Scarborough Land Conservation Trust describes its work as conserving and stewarding land with natural, agricultural, scenic, or historical value; Second Wind Fund says it aims to decrease suicide among children and youth by removing financial and social barriers to treatment. Other recipients include schools and universities, a historic preservation organization, and a reproductive health organization.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund made 51 grants totaling $197,750. Grants ranged from $375 to $23,000, with a median of $2,000. Among the largest were $23,000 to Independence Institute, $15,000 to Scarborough Land Conservation Trust, $11,500 to the Land Trust for Tennessee, and $10,375 to St John’s School. Other recipients included Second Wind Fund ($10,000), Kickstart Kids Charitable Donation ($9,500), and Historic Savannah Foundation ($7,000).
The stated purposes included general support, conservation, school campaigns and scholarship support, and specific programs. Kickstart Kids’ grant purpose was to provide an in-school physical education program teaching character through karate to middle and high school students.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mary Clark Talbot as president; William J Clark Jr, Catherine Clark Shopneck, and Lacey Neuhaus Dorn as trustees; Elizabeth Neuhaus Armstrong as vice president; and Joan T Neuhaus-Scha an as vice president, secretary, and treasurer.
Joseph H Thompson Fund is led by Mary Clark Talbot, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Clark Talbot
President
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer → Trustee, 2022
Trustee → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Clark Shopneck
Trustee
Trustee → Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lacey Neuhaus Dorn
Trustee
Trustee → Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William J. Clark Jr.
Trustee
President → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Neuhaus Armstrong
Vice President
Trustee → President, 2023
President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan T. Neuhaus-Schaan
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
Vice President → Trustee, 2023
Trustee → Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Joseph H Thompson Fund
How much does Joseph H Thompson Fund give each year?
Joseph H Thompson Fund gave $198K across 51 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $132K across 39 grants.
What is Joseph H Thompson Fund's typical grant size?
Joseph H Thompson Fund's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,877, across 51 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Joseph H Thompson Fund that year got $1K on average.
Where does Joseph H Thompson Fund give grants?
Joseph H Thompson Fund's top state is Colorado, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (21%) and Maine (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (11 grants), Denver, CO (9 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Nashville, TN (2 grants).
Does Joseph H Thompson Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 41% of Joseph H Thompson Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 51) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Art Museum" (4 grants).
Who are Joseph H Thompson Fund's largest grantees?
Joseph H Thompson Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Independence Institute ($23,000), Scarborough Land Conservation Trust ($15,000) and Land Trust for Tennessee ($11,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Joseph H Thompson Fund?
Joseph H Thompson Fund reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $253K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $226K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Joseph H Thompson Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joseph H Thompson Fund?
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 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.
Does Joseph H Thompson Fund 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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Grantable. (2026). Joseph H Thompson Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/joseph-h-thompson-fund-morg_2ca70f9f17554690a25ebaa1468b1432
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