T D Frank Thomson Scholarships
T D Frank Thomson Scholarships is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. It supports scholarships for high school seniors, with 13 scholarship grants totaling $92,000 reported for filing year 2025.
T D Frank Thomson Scholarships at a glance
In short: T D Frank Thomson Scholarships gave $92K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $92,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,077
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $1,828,222
- +1.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (23% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to T D Frank Thomson Scholarships
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications are handled through the Center for Scholarship Admin, with forms and materials provided through the listed application site. Awards are restricted to high school seniors.
- Review Cycle
- March 28 annually. The 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- March 28 annually.
- Contact
Application contact: Center For Scholarship Admin
Mailing address: 4320 G Wade Hampton Blvd, Taylors, SC 29687
Phone: (866) 608-0001
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who T D Frank Thomson Scholarships funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The University of Alabama ($8K). Together the top 10 received $73K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($7,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were Pennsylvania (23%), Michigan (21%), New Jersey (16%), Alabama (9%), and New York (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How T D Frank Thomson Scholarships gives
- Giving grew 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2021) to $100K (2019). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Rowan University Glassboro, NJ | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $7,500 |
| Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Holy Family University Philadelphia, PA | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Kean University Union, NJ | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| University of Delaware Newark, DE | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Madonna University Livonia, MI | Scholarship | $5,875 |
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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 | $1,828,222 | $160,569 | $138,409 | $92,000 | 13 | $110,031 | $132,505 | $111,203 |
| 2024 | $1,808,549 | $83,130 | $137,228 | $92,000 | 12 | $109,618 | $53,553 | $115,563 |
| 2023 | $1,854,030 | $95,168 | $127,763 | $86,000 | 11 | $102,577 | $68,764 | $100,763 |
| 2022 | $1,889,392 | $58,098 | $117,196 | $75,000 | 8 | $89,319 | $48,675 | $114,308 |
| 2021 | $1,939,751 | $201,784 | $119,840 | $75,000 | 12 | $88,228 | $172,883 | $117,216 |
| 2020 | $1,857,691 | $160,714 | $129,624 | $90,000 | 19 | — | $134,908 | $101,845 |
| 2019 | $1,826,772 | $107,199 | $141,449 | $100,000 | 21 | — | $81,116 | $104,467 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, T D Frank Thomson Scholarships reported a distributable amount of $111K 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
The available filing information does not state a mission. The 2025 grants were identified as scholarships. Among the recipients, Holy Family University describes itself as a Catholic university offering liberal arts and professional education; King’s College describes its mission as providing a broad-based liberal arts education in the Holy Cross tradition. Madonna University describes itself as a Catholic and Franciscan institution combining liberal arts education with career preparation, and Sacred Heart University describes its mission as leadership in Catholic higher education and helping students help others. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $92,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,875 to $8,000, with a median of $7,500. Recipients included the University of Alabama and Columbia University ($8,000 each); Rowan University, Eastern Michigan University, an individual recipient A&T State University, Duquesne University, Holy Family University, Kean University, and the University of Delaware ($7,500 each); and Madonna University and Sacred Heart University ($5,875 each). King’s College also received $5,875 in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
T D Frank Thomson Scholarships's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$30K (2019) → $34K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $34K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about T D Frank Thomson Scholarships
How much does T D Frank Thomson Scholarships give each year?
T D Frank Thomson Scholarships gave $92K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $92K across 12 grants.
What is T D Frank Thomson Scholarships's typical grant size?
T D Frank Thomson Scholarships's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $7,077, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does T D Frank Thomson Scholarships give grants?
T D Frank Thomson Scholarships's top state is Pennsylvania, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Michigan (21%) and New Jersey (16%).
Does T D Frank Thomson Scholarships give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on T D Frank Thomson Scholarships's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (13 grants).
Who are T D Frank Thomson Scholarships's largest grantees?
T D Frank Thomson Scholarships's largest 2025 grantees include The University of Alabama ($8,000), Columbia University ($8,000) and Rowan University ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($7,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is T D Frank Thomson Scholarships?
T D Frank Thomson Scholarships reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $110K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $111K (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 T D Frank Thomson Scholarships fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission. The 2025 grants were identified as scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from T D Frank Thomson Scholarships?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is T D Frank Thomson Scholarships's EIN?
T D Frank Thomson Scholarships's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6217801. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 9, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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