Lucille S Thompson Fam Foundation
Lucille S Thompson Fam Foundation is a private foundation based in Lenoir City, Tennessee. Its 2026 filing reports 11 grants totaling $109,750 to organizations in several states, including South Carolina, Colorado, North Carolina, and Idaho.
Lucille S Thompson Fam Foundation at a glance
In short: Lucille S Thompson Fam Foundation gave $110K across 11 grants in 2026 (avg $10K), top state South Carolina. 9% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $109,750
- -51.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 11
- -52.2% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $9,977
- +1.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $75,286
- -68.0% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (41% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lucille S Thompson Fam Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2025 filing says to submit a letter of request, including a detailed project budget. It does not fund deficit operating budgets or endowments; funds for capital projects are limited.
- Contact
Application contact: Lucille S Thompson Family Foundatio
Mailing address: 2492 Fieldstone Drive, Lenoir City, TN 37772
Phone: (865) 806-6989
Email: lpfleger@ltff.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lucille S Thompson Fam Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was St Stephens Episcopal ($45K). Together the top 10 received $109K.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 115 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 filing reports grant dollars going to recipients in South Carolina (41%), Colorado (11%), North Carolina (9%), Idaho (9%), and a state listed as “?” (9%). The listed grants also include recipients in Washington, Florida, and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lucille S Thompson Fam Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 91% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving fell 68% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2026) to $354K (2020). In 2026 it made 11 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Stephens Episcopal Charleston, SC | Annual Fund | $45,000 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | Trinity Fund | $10,000 |
| Bruern Abbey School | Annual Fund | $10,000 |
| Flourish Foundation Ketchum, ID | Annual Fund | $10,000 |
| Rite of Passage Journeys Bothel, WA | Youth Programs | $7,500 |
| True Nature Healing Arts Foundation Carbondale, CO | Connection Is Medicine Program | $7,500 |
| Salvation Army of Palm Beach CO West Palm Beach, FL | Annual Fund | $6,500 |
| Helen Ross McNabb Foundation Knoxville, TN | Knoxville Challenger | $5,000 |
| Pathfinders Aspen, CO | Program Services | $5,000 |
| The Benjamin School North Palm Beach, FL | Annual Fund | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $75,286 | $26,838 | $183,776 | $109,750 | 11 | $174,028 | $17,118 | $10,512 |
| 2025 | $235,208 | $54,293 | $463,790 | $225,250 | 23 | $443,217 | $24,722 | $25,320 |
| 2023 | $1,093,211 | $76,443 | $662,350 | $338,236 | 24 | $550,504 | $40,220 | $76,708 |
| 2022 | $1,679,434 | $169,135 | $392,753 | $221,200 | 24 | $421,289 | $198,707 | $4,420 |
| 2021 | $1,902,168 | $-86,739 | $671,646 | $342,700 | 33 | — | $9,112 | $115,877 |
| 2020 | $2,502,333 | $349,387 | $638,944 | $353,523 | 36 | — | $296,945 | $136,851 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lucille S Thompson Fam Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants include support for annual funds, youth programs, and other organizational programs. Among the recipients, Flourish Foundation describes its mission as inspiring systemic change through heartmind cultivation, personal well-being, benevolent social action, and environmental stewardship. Rite of Passage Journeys says it offers intentional rite-of-passage experiences through wilderness and community programs. Pathfinders describes its work as providing free or low-cost counseling for people dealing with serious illness, grief, and loss.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $109,750. Grants ranged from $1,250 to $45,000, with a median grant of $7,500. Notable awards included $45,000 to St Stephens Episcopal for its annual fund; $10,000 each to Duke University for the Trinity Fund, Bruern Abbey School for its annual fund, and Flourish Foundation for its annual fund; and $7,500 to Rite of Passage Journeys for youth programs. Other recipients included True Nature Healing Arts Foundation ($7,500), Salvation Army of Palm Beach Co ($6,500), Helen Ross McNabb Foundation ($5,000), Pathfinders ($5,000), The Benjamin School ($2,000), and Bethesda-by-the-Sea Church ($1,250).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Sandra K Bishop as Chairman; Lila Pfleger as Executive Director; Cumberland Trust Investment as Trustee; and Kristin B MacDermott, Archer W Bishop Jr, Archer W Bishop III, Baker O Bishop, Thompson A Bishop, and John W Baker Jr as board members.
Lucille S Thompson Fam Foundation is led by Lila Pfleger, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Lila Pfleger
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sandra K. Bishop
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cumberland Trust Investment
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$5K (2020) → $2K (2026)
Archer W. Bishop III
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Archer W. Bishop Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Baker O. Bishop
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John W. Baker Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kristin B. Macdermott
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thompson A. Bishop
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $2K, to Cumberland Trust Investment (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Lucille S Thompson Fam Foundation
How much does Lucille S Thompson Fam Foundation give each year?
Lucille S Thompson Fam Foundation gave $110K across 11 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $225K across 23 grants.
What is Lucille S Thompson Fam Foundation's typical grant size?
Lucille S Thompson Fam Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $7,500, and its average grant was $9,977, across 11 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lucille S Thompson Fam Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Lucille S Thompson Fam Foundation give grants?
Lucille S Thompson Fam Foundation's top state is South Carolina, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (11%) and North Carolina (9%).
Does Lucille S Thompson Fam Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 55% of Lucille S Thompson Fam Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lucille S Thompson Fam Foundation's largest grantees?
Lucille S Thompson Fam Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include St Stephens Episcopal ($45,000), Duke University ($10,000) and Bruern Abbey School ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Lucille S Thompson Fam Foundation?
Lucille S Thompson Fam Foundation reported $75K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $174K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lucille S Thompson Fam Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for annual funds, youth programs, and other organizational programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lucille S Thompson Fam Foundation?
The foundation’s 2025 filing says to submit a letter of request, including a detailed project budget. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lucille S Thompson Fam Foundation's EIN?
Lucille S Thompson Fam Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1788548. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Lucille S Thompson Fam Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lucille-s-thompson-fam-foundation-morg_dab4e3401c8a474386fe00b45ab06a89
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