Thalhimer Family Foundation
The Thalhimer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Glen Allen, Virginia (EIN 54-6042097). In its 2024 filing, it reported 59 grants totaling $70,345 to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Virginia.
Thalhimer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Thalhimer Family Foundation gave $70K across 59 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Virginia. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $70,345
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 59
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,192
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $2,186,390
- +307.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 59, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Thalhimer Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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Requests may be submitted by letter to Morton G Thalhimer III. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Awards are restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Morton G Thalhimer Iii
Mailing address: PO Box 6323, Glen Allen, VA 23058
Phone: (804) 225-0027
Website: https://thalhimer.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thalhimer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Community Federation of ($24K). Together the top 10 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
293 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 293 grants of 293 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia. Maryland, Pennsylvania, Wyoming, and the District of Columbia each accounted for 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 59 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Thalhimer Family Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 59 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 47% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $68K (2020) to $132K (2021). In 2024 it made 59 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Federation of Richmond, VA | Fulfill Exempt Purpose | $24,000 |
| Congregation Beth Ahabah Richmond, VA | Fulfill Exempt Purpose | $5,500 |
| The Faison Center Richmond, VA | Fulfill Exempt Purpose | $4,500 |
| Massey Cancer Center Richmond, VA | Fulfill Exempt Purpose | $3,500 |
| United Way of Greater Richmond & Richmond, VA | Fulfill Exempt Purpose | $3,400 |
| University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | Fulfill Exempt Purpose | $2,500 |
| Virginia Holocaust Museum Richmond, VA | Fulfill Exempt Purpose | $2,500 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Williamsburg, VA | Fulfill Exempt Purpose | $2,250 |
| VMFA Foundation Richmond, VA | Fulfill Exempt Purpose | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross Virginia Capital Richmond, VA | Fulfill Exempt Purpose | $1,750 |
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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 | $2,186,390 | $1,721,823 | $71,645 | $70,345 | 59 | $70,345 | $62,130 | $72,294 |
| 2023 | $536,212 | $89,386 | $74,845 | $71,345 | 59 | $72,845 | $86,286 | $59,417 |
| 2022 | $525,472 | $53,903 | $107,200 | $100,800 | 58 | $102,550 | $54,676 | $68,484 |
| 2021 | $580,315 | $109,648 | $143,475 | $132,000 | 58 | $135,465 | $103,224 | $63,603 |
| 2020 | $659,715 | $-5,097 | $83,232 | $67,795 | 59 | — | $53,348 | $60,958 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thalhimer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $72K 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 a varied set of organizations. For example, the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond describes its work as coordinating charitable fundraising and allocations and addressing matters concerning the Jewish community. The Faison Center says it supports children and adults with autism and related challenges through evidence-based practice. United Way of Greater Richmond describes its mission as mobilizing local communities to help people in need and create opportunities for all to thrive.
Other 2024 recipients include Full Circle Grief Center, which provides counseling, support groups, and education to grieving families; Feed More, which works to fight hunger in Central Virginia; and Historic Richmond Foundation, which works to preserve Richmond’s historic buildings, neighborhoods, and places.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 59 grants totaling $70,345. Grant amounts ranged from $45 to $24,000, with a median of $300. Its largest listed grants included $24,000 to Jewish Community Federation of Richmond, $5,500 to Congregation Beth Ahabah, $4,500 to The Faison Center, $3,500 to Massey Cancer Center, and $3,400 to United Way of Greater Richmond.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Morton G Thalhimer Jr as president and Morton G Thalhimer III as secretary.
Thalhimer Family Foundation is led by Morton G. Thalhimer Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Morton G. Thalhimer Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Morton G. Thalhimer III
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 Thalhimer Family Foundation
How much does Thalhimer Family Foundation give each year?
Thalhimer Family Foundation gave $70K across 59 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $71K across 59 grants.
What is Thalhimer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Thalhimer Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $300, and its average grant was $1,192, across 59 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Thalhimer Family Foundation give grants?
Thalhimer Family Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (35 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants) and New York, NY (4 grants).
Who are Thalhimer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Thalhimer Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Community Federation of ($24,000), Congregation Beth Ahabah ($5,500) and The Faison Center ($4,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Thalhimer Family Foundation?
Thalhimer Family Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $70K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $72K (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 Thalhimer Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to a varied set of organizations. For example, the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond describes its work as coordinating charitable fundraising and allocations and addressing matters concerning the Jewish community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thalhimer Family Foundation?
Requests may be submitted by letter to Morton G Thalhimer III. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Thalhimer Family Foundation's EIN?
Thalhimer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6042097. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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