Pharaoh C Thompson Foundation
The Pharaoh C Thompson Foundation was a private foundation based in McAllen, Texas. Its 2024 IRS filing is marked as a final return and states that the organization was dissolved on December 31, 2024; it appears to have wound down and is not an active grantmaking prospect.
Pharaoh C Thompson Foundation at a glance
In short: Pharaoh C Thompson Foundation gave $659K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Texas. 74% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $658,505
- +2095.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +175.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,932
- +698.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 74% first-time grantees (14 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Pharaoh C Thompson Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its final filing states that the organization was dissolved on December 31, 2024.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1400 N Mccoll Road Suite 201, Mcallen, TX 78501
Phone: (956) 682-3181
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pharaoh C Thompson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was San Antonio Area Foundation ($599K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $628K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($17,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 37 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 4% to Colorado, and 1% each to North Carolina, New York, and Pennsylvania. The listed grants also included recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Pharaoh C Thompson Foundation open to new grantees?
74%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 19 grantees (74%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $45K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 26% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2022) to $659K (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $659K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Area Foundation San Antonio, TX | General Funding | $478,102 |
| San Antonio Area Foundation San Antonio, TX | General Funding | $120,403 |
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $17,000 |
| Safe Toddles Inc Fishkill, NY | General Funding | $5,000 |
| Search for Common Ground Philadelphia, PA | General Funding | $3,500 |
| Marine Conservation Institute Seattle, WA | General Funding | $3,000 |
| Telluride Chamber Music Association Telluride, CO | General Funding | $3,000 |
| Cure International Grand Rapids, MI | General Funding | $3,000 |
| Seeds Wilderness Therapy Montrose, CO | General Funding | $3,000 |
| Bounty Soul Black Mountain, NC | Disaster Relief | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $27,397 | $667,949 | $658,505 | 22 | $658,505 | $27,397 | $28,523 |
| 2023 | $544,408 | $21,212 | $33,795 | $30,000 | 8 | $30,000 | $21,212 | $27,907 |
| 2022 | $532,114 | $23,273 | $34,703 | $30,000 | 7 | $30,000 | $23,273 | $30,631 |
| 2021 | $543,544 | $13,351 | $353 | — | — | — | $30,007 | $29,013 |
| 2020 | $530,546 | $22,579 | $5,644 | — | — | — | $22,579 | $24,484 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pharaoh C Thompson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $29K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to organizations working in varied areas. For example, Safe Toddles says it helps blind toddlers walk independently and safely using pediatric belt canes; Telluride Chamber Music says it promotes chamber music through concert programs; and CURE International says its hospitals provide surgical care for children with disabilities. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $658,505. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $478,102, with a median of $3,000. The two largest grants were to the San Antonio Area Foundation: $478,102 and $120,403, both for general funding. Other reported grants included $10,000 to Ridgway Community Church and $5,000 each to Ouray County Performing Arts and Safe Toddles.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists CHARLES D MUELLER as manager.
Pharaoh C Thompson Foundation's only listed officer is Charles D. Mueller, Manager on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles D. Mueller
Manager
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Pharaoh C Thompson Foundation
How much does Pharaoh C Thompson Foundation give each year?
Pharaoh C Thompson Foundation gave $659K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 8 grants.
What is Pharaoh C Thompson Foundation's typical grant size?
Pharaoh C Thompson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $29,932, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Pharaoh C Thompson Foundation that year got $45K on average.
Where does Pharaoh C Thompson Foundation give grants?
Pharaoh C Thompson Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (2 grants).
Does Pharaoh C Thompson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 82% of Pharaoh C Thompson Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Disaster Relief" (3 grants).
Who are Pharaoh C Thompson Foundation's largest grantees?
Pharaoh C Thompson Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include San Antonio Area Foundation ($598,505 across 2 grants), Safe Toddles Inc ($5,000) and Search for Common Ground ($3,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($17,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Pharaoh C Thompson Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in varied areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pharaoh C Thompson Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Pharaoh C Thompson Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Pharaoh C Thompson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $29K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Pharaoh C Thompson Foundation's EIN?
Pharaoh C Thompson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6062450. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Pharaoh C Thompson Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Pharaoh C Thompson Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/pharaoh-c-thompson-foundation-morg_a43853ed25ab4ae8b609faff7674d537
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