Kittsie & Charlie Thomas Family
The KittsIE & Charlie Thomas Family is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports 13 grants totaling $190,500, all designated for program support.
Kittsie & Charlie Thomas Family at a glance
In short: Kittsie & Charlie Thomas Family gave $191K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Texas. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $190,500
- +7.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -18.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,654
- +32.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,293,153
- -0.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (5 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (80% 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 Kittsie & Charlie Thomas Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2711 Sackett St, Houston, TX 77098-1123
Phone: (713) 418-7274
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kittsie & Charlie Thomas Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Houston Food Bank ($64K). Together the top 10 received $176K.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 97 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The remaining shares went to California (7%), Colorado (5%), Massachusetts (5%), and Minnesota (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Kittsie & Charlie Thomas Family open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 13 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 121% 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 $149K (2020) to $222K (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $191K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Food Bank Houston, TX | Program Support | $63,500 |
| American Heart Association Houston, TX | Program Support | $26,000 |
| Pepperdine University Seaver College Malibu, CA | Program Support | $13,500 |
| Stages Houston, TX | Program Support | $12,500 |
| Interfaith Ministries Houston, TX | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Miller Outdoor Theatre Houston, TX | Program Support | $10,000 |
| The Brookwood Community Brookshire, TX | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Groundwire Ministry Castle Rock, CO | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Houston SPCA Houston, TX | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Monomoy Community Services Chatham, MA | Program Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,293,153 | $265,725 | $270,030 | $190,500 | 13 | $233,115 | $232,452 | $192,870 |
| 2023 | $3,297,449 | $276,639 | $245,660 | $177,000 | 16 | $216,111 | $246,682 | $177,248 |
| 2022 | $3,265,869 | $173,095 | $299,933 | $222,000 | 17 | $262,196 | $139,757 | $187,588 |
| 2021 | $3,391,301 | $346,748 | $270,844 | $195,000 | 27 | $232,778 | $312,432 | $208,496 |
| 2020 | $3,299,907 | $207,490 | $234,597 | $149,440 | 24 | — | $168,248 | $183,082 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kittsie & Charlie Thomas Family reported a distributable amount of $193K 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 went to organizations including a food bank, health and social-service organizations, arts organizations, a school, an animal-welfare organization, and a community for adults with disabilities.
The American Heart Association describes its mission as “a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.” Stages says it makes plays and tells stories that invite everyone to live more deeply and love more boldly. Monomoy Community Services says it provides social-service, childcare, and financial-support resources for Chatham residents. The Brookwood Community says it provides an educational environment that creates meaningful work, belonging, and purpose for adults with disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 13 grants totaling $190,500. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $63,500, with a median grant of $10,000. Each itemized grant was designated for program support.
The largest grants included $63,500 to Houston Food Bank, $26,000 to American Heart Association, $13,500 to Pepperdine University Seaver College, and $12,500 to Stages. The foundation also gave $10,000 each to Interfaith Ministries, Miller Outdoor Theatre, The Brookwood Community, Groundwire Ministry, Houston SPCA, and Monomoy Community Services. River Oaks Baptist School and NMDP (Be The Match) each received $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robin Klaes as director, Tracy Everist as president, Kelly Thomas as vice president, and Daniel Klaes as secretary/treasurer.
Kittsie & Charlie Thomas Family is led by Tracy Everist, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tracy Everist
President
Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Robin Klaes
Director
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Kelly Thomas
Vice President
President → Director, 2023
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Daniel Klaes
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.6 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $12K, to Robin Klaes (Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Kittsie & Charlie Thomas Family
How much does Kittsie & Charlie Thomas Family give each year?
Kittsie & Charlie Thomas Family gave $191K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $177K across 16 grants.
What is Kittsie & Charlie Thomas Family's typical grant size?
Kittsie & Charlie Thomas Family's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,654, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kittsie & Charlie Thomas Family that year got $8K on average.
Where does Kittsie & Charlie Thomas Family give grants?
Kittsie & Charlie Thomas Family gives mostly in Texas: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (7%) and Colorado (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (8 grants).
Does Kittsie & Charlie Thomas Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Kittsie & Charlie Thomas Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (13 grants).
Who are Kittsie & Charlie Thomas Family's largest grantees?
Kittsie & Charlie Thomas Family's largest 2024 grantees include Houston Food Bank ($63,500), American Heart Association ($26,000) and Pepperdine University Seaver College ($13,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kittsie & Charlie Thomas Family?
Kittsie & Charlie Thomas Family reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $233K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $193K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kittsie & Charlie Thomas Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a food bank, health and social-service organizations, arts organizations, a school, an animal-welfare organization, and a community for adults with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kittsie & Charlie Thomas Family?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kittsie & Charlie Thomas Family's EIN?
Kittsie & Charlie Thomas Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0498633. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Kittsie & Charlie Thomas Family 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.
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