Robert M and Barbara G Thomas Foundation
Robert M and Barbara G Thomas Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HIGHLAND PARK, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $28K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $1K. Net investment income was $725.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$28K
-2.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1K
+7.7% YoY
Grant Count
4
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$350
-19.2% YoY
About Robert M and Barbara G Thomas Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Robert M and Barbara G Thomas Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HIGHLAND PARK, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $28K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $1K. Net investment income was $725.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $27,662 | $28,362 | $30,776 |
| Revenue | $1,845 | $17 | $1,200 |
| Expenses | $2,545 | $2,431 | $2,757 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,415 | $1,315 | $1,675 |
| Net Investment Income | $725 | — | $461 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,316 | $1,281 | $1,407 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT M THOMAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BARBARA G THOMAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALEXANDRA THOMAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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