The LV Thompson Family Foundation Inc is a private family foundation established in 2004 and based in Tampa, Florida. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a grantmaking foundation supporting a diverse range of philanthropic initiatives across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.1M
+12.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
+83.0% YoY
Grant Count
45
-15.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
+115.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, its funding priorities encompass:
- Education — including graduate and professional education, and nursing education
- Environment — including biodiversity and wildlife conservation
- Health — including nursing care
- Religion — with emphasis on Christianity
- Human Services — including family services and child welfare
- Sports
- Arts and Culture
- Children and Youth
Grantmaking
The foundation actively makes grants to nonprofit organizations. Recent grant activity includes:
Grant Range
** Typical awards range from $3,000 to $287,000
How to Apply
** The foundation accepts applications
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in Florida, with particular emphasis on the Tampa area. However, it also funds initiatives in multiple states including Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $17,103,734
- Total Revenues: $3,221,051
- Total Expenses: $1,158,424
- Total Giving: $1,047,818
Historical Assets:
- 2023: $15.1 million
- 2022: $12.7 million
The foundation operates with minimal staff compensation, reflecting a commitment to directing funds toward philanthropic goals.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,103,734 | $15,144,919 | $12,715,562 |
| Revenue | $3,221,051 | $3,087,801 | $1,955,793 |
| Expenses | $1,158,424 | $658,324 | $592,743 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,050,130 | $574,718 | $515,273 |
| Net Investment Income | $607,627 | $455,328 | $184,153 |
| Distributable Amount | $943,492 | $755,581 | $642,598 |
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
212 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Leslie V. Thompson — President
- Tami Y. Thompson — Secretary
- Michelle Monks — Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LESLIE V THOMPSON | President | 2 | — |
| TAMI Y THOMPSON | Secretary | — | — |
| MICHELLE MONKS | Director | 1 | — |
| THOMASENA SUPAN | Director | 2 | — |
| T COREY NEIL | Director | 1 | — |
| DAVID AUSTIN | Director | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 5015 E Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610-4814
- Phone: 813-248-3456
- EIN: 20-2015225
- Tax-Exempt Status: Designated 501(c)(3), tax-exempt since August 2005
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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