Lee H & Marion B Thompson Foundation
The Lee H & Marion B Thompson Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon. Established in 1994, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a focus on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$15.4M
-33.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$8.0M
+704.7% YoY
Grant Count
27
-47.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$296K
+1419.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grant-making priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept applications.
Grant Range
$25,000 (2023)
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oregon, Washington, and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total assets (2023): $23.3 million
- Total assets (2024): $15,428,328
- Total giving (2024): $8,003,612
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,428,328 | $23,028,047 | $23,268,944 |
| Revenue | $2,027,324 | $972,210 | $6,816,617 |
| Expenses | $9,627,043 | $1,213,107 | $493,863 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $8,140,582 | $1,021,434 | $378,958 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,928,643 | $912,757 | $6,685,938 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,072,881 | $1,107,170 | — |
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
108 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| M'CHELENE SHULL | PRESIDENT | 40 | $45,000 |
| DAN FORD | SECRETARY/TREASURE | 10 | $16,000 |
| CHRIS SCHULL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: PO Box 19002 Portland, OR 97280-0002
EIN: 94-3112077
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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