LeRoy Thom Jean Thom and T-L Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker HASTINGS, NE EIN: 47-0776789

The LeRoy Thom Jean Thom and T-L Foundation is a private foundation established in 1994 and based in Hastings, Nebraska. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status since September 1994. The foundation functions as a family foundation dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$4.6M

-6.0% YoY

Grant Count

123

-0.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$37K

-5.2% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's stated purpose is giving for religious and educational institutions. Its broader areas of interest include:

  • Religious support and church support
  • Educational institutions (private schools, higher education, and libraries)
  • Youth support and at-risk youth programs
  • Medical support and health initiatives
  • Poverty relief
  • Veteran assistance and military support
  • Hunger relief
  • Community development
  • Social services and social justice
  • Arts
  • Legal assistance
  • Civic affairs

Grantmaking

The foundation is an active grantmaker with significant annual grant distribution. In 2023, the foundation made 123 grants totaling approximately $1.944 million (with 70 grants detailed in available records).

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports nonprofit organizations throughout the state of Nebraska, with headquarters in Hastings, Nebraska.

Grant Distribution by State

26states
+18 more states

Cities

AlexandriaArroyo GrandeAtlantaAustinBaltimoreBartlesvilleBlue HillBooneBostonBowieBrownellCharlotteClay CenterDenverDripping SpringsDullesEnnisEnnitFairfaxGarden Valley

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 31, 2024:

  • Total Assets: $34,605,361
  • Total Revenue: $3,115,382
  • Total Expenses: $4,622,257
  • Net Income: -$1,506,875
  • Total Liabilities: $0

As of December 31, 2023:

  • Total Assets: $36,138,792
  • Total Revenue: $3,060,580
  • Total Expenses: $4,923,800
  • Total Grants, Contributions, etc.: $1,544,800
  • Number of Employees: 0

Revenue Composition (2023):

  • Investment income and dividends represent a significant portion of revenue
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.120202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$1M$2M$4M$5M123 grants2020115 grants2021121 grants2022124 grants2023123 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Concordia University Fou…$283KHillsdale College$237KGrace Life Church$174KHastings Christian School$150KCreation Instruction Ass…$105KCatholic Social Services…$87KArbor School$75KDenver Jewish Day School$75KExile International$75KHouston Prestige Project$75K

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

202<$50K26$50–100K15$100–250K7$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Concordia University Foundation ($283,000), Hillsdale College ($236,500), Grace Life Church ($174,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
Action Against Hunger New York, NYhunger relief$24,000
ACLEA Hastings, NELutheran private school aid$4,500
Adams County Historical Society Hastings, NEhistoriacal education$1,000
Alliance Defending Freedom Scottsdale, AZchristian legal advocay$6,000
American Cancer Society - Adams County Omaha, NEcancer research$6,000
American Center for Law & Justice Washington, DCsocial justice$15,000
Arbor School Houston, TXspec needs edu assistance$75,000
Bethany Home Minden, NEspecial needs support$30,000
Billy Graham Evangelistic Assn Charlotte, NCreligious support$30,000
CASA of South Central Nebraska Hastings, NEchildren legal support$15,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Thomas A ThomDir0.5
David W ThomDir0.5
James ThomPres/DIR0.5
David H FisherDir/General Counsel0.5

Contact Information

  • Address: PO Box 1047, Hastings, NE 68902-1047
  • Telephone: 402-462-4128
  • EIN: 47-0776789

Frequently Asked Questions

What does LeRoy Thom Jean Thom and T-L Foundation fund?

The foundation's stated purpose is giving for religious and educational institutions. Its broader areas of interest include: • Religious support and church support • Educational institutions (private schools, higher education, and libraries) • Youth support and at-risk youth programs • Medical support and health initiatives • Poverty relief • Veteran assistance and military support • Hunger relief • Community development • Social services and social justice • Arts • Legal assistance • Civic aff…

How do I apply for a grant from LeRoy Thom Jean Thom and T-L Foundation?

The foundation is an active grantmaker with significant annual grant distribution. In 2023, the foundation made 123 grants totaling approximately $1.944 million (with 70 grants detailed in available records). **Recent Grant Examples (2023):** • Hillsdale College: $236,500 (Private College Support) • Ubuntu Life Foundation: $202,500 (Kenya Africa Youth Support) • Creation Instruction Association: $120,000 (Private Education Support) • Concordia University Foundation (among grantees listed) **Gra…

Where does LeRoy Thom Jean Thom and T-L Foundation make grants?

The foundation supports nonprofit organizations throughout the state of Nebraska, with headquarters in Hastings, Nebraska.

What size grants does LeRoy Thom Jean Thom and T-L Foundation award?

In 2024, LeRoy Thom Jean Thom and T-L Foundation awarded 123 grants totaling $4.6M — an average of about $37K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is LeRoy Thom Jean Thom and T-L Foundation's EIN?

LeRoy Thom Jean Thom and T-L Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0776789. 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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