Patrick J and Janet L Thompson
Patrick J and Janet L Thompson is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including food assistance, education, financial-crisis support, and services for families and children.
Patrick J and Janet L Thompson at a glance
In short: Patrick J and Janet L Thompson gave $464K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Wisconsin. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $463,500
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,983
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $9,688,795
- +4.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Patrick J and Janet L Thompson
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 785 E Kilbourn Ave Unit D, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: (920) 225-5541
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Patrick J and Janet L Thompson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin ($80K). Together the top 10 received $315K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 141 grants of 150 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin, 32% to recipients in Minnesota, and 1% to recipients in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Patrick J and Janet L Thompson open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 29 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $344K (2021) to $473K (2023). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $464K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI | Food Programs for Needy Families | $80,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland Brooklyn Park, MN | Food Programs for Needy Families | $58,000 |
| Leaven Menasha, WI | Assist Needy People in Financial Crisis | $34,000 |
| Minnehaha Academy Minneapolis, MN | Education | $32,500 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $25,000 |
| Hunger Task Force Milwaukee, WI | Food Programs for Needy Families | $25,000 |
| St Peters Lutheran School Appleton, WI | Education | $25,000 |
| Winona State University Fdn Winona, MN | Education | $25,000 |
| Blessings in a Backpack Waukesha, WI | Food Programs for School Children of Needy Families | $13,000 |
| Sojourner Family Peace Center Milwaukee, WI | Assist Victims of Domestic Violence | $12,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,688,795 | $967,380 | $541,754 | $463,500 | 29 | $490,426 | $582,869 | $550,412 |
| 2024 | $9,264,407 | $842,443 | $496,460 | $429,000 | 29 | $454,254 | $510,067 | $489,810 |
| 2023 | $8,737,868 | $782,678 | $536,666 | $472,500 | 33 | $496,667 | $324,130 | $452,076 |
| 2022 | $8,493,536 | $915,857 | $493,599 | $430,000 | 31 | $454,145 | $555,849 | $495,629 |
| 2021 | $8,073,092 | $1,054,203 | $403,018 | $343,500 | 28 | — | $550,000 | $453,863 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Patrick J and Janet L Thompson reported a distributable amount of $550K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for food programs, schools and universities, emergency assistance, domestic-violence services, hygiene products for families in need, and wishes for critically ill children.
Among its grantees, Second Harvest Heartland describes its mission as ending hunger together, working with food shelves and hunger-relief programs in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Hunger Task Force says it works to prevent hunger and malnutrition by providing food and promoting policies for a hunger-free community. Minnehaha Academy describes its purpose as providing preschool-to-grade-12 education integrating Christian faith and learning; Concordia University, an individual recipient, describes a mission of preparing students for informed living and dedicated service within the context of the Christian Gospel. Sojourner Family Peace Center describes its mission as transforming lives impacted by domestic violence.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 29 grants totaling $463,500. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $80,000, with a median of $10,000.
The largest awards included $80,000 to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin for food programs for needy families; $58,000 to Second Harvest Heartland for food programs for needy families; and $34,000 to Leaven to assist people in financial crisis. Other awards included $32,500 to Minnehaha Academy and $25,000 each to Concordia University, an individual recipient; Hunger Task Force; St. Peters Lutheran School; and Winona State University Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Patrick J. Thompson as president; Janet L. Thompson as vice president, secretary, and treasurer; Annika Thompson as assistant secretary and assistant treasurer; and Trevor Thompson and Ryan Thompson as directors.
Patrick J and Janet L Thompson is led by Patrick J. Thompson, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patrick J. Thompson
President
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Thompson
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trevor Thompson
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annika Thompson
Assistant Secretary & Assistant Tr
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
$20K (2021) → $20K (2025)
Janet L. Thompson
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $20K, to Annika Thompson (Asst Secretary and Asst Tr).
Frequently asked questions about Patrick J and Janet L Thompson
How much does Patrick J and Janet L Thompson give each year?
Patrick J and Janet L Thompson gave $464K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $429K across 29 grants.
What is Patrick J and Janet L Thompson's typical grant size?
Patrick J and Janet L Thompson's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,983, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Patrick J and Janet L Thompson give grants?
Patrick J and Janet L Thompson gives mostly in Wisconsin: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (8 grants), Appleton, WI (5 grants), Wauwatosa, WI (2 grants) and Madison, WI (2 grants).
Does Patrick J and Janet L Thompson give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on Patrick J and Janet L Thompson's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (11 grants) and "Food Programs for Needy Families" (3 grants).
Who are Patrick J and Janet L Thompson's largest grantees?
Patrick J and Janet L Thompson's largest 2025 grantees include Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin ($80,000), Second Harvest Heartland ($58,000) and Leaven ($34,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Patrick J and Janet L Thompson?
Patrick J and Janet L Thompson reported $9.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $490K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $550K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Patrick J and Janet L Thompson fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for food programs, schools and universities, emergency assistance, domestic-violence services, hygiene products for families in need, and wishes for critically ill children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Patrick J and Janet L Thompson?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Patrick J and Janet L Thompson's EIN?
Patrick J and Janet L Thompson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1404215. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Patrick J and Janet L Thompson 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Patrick J and Janet L Thompson funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/patrick-j-and-janet-l-thompson-morg_340f306104d945a48cc65adafd49177d
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