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Thalhimer Family Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Glen Allen, VA EIN: 54-6042097 Website

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.

Key facts about Thalhimer Family Foundation

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.

EIN
54-6042097
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$70,345
Grants made (2024)
59
Average grant
$1,192
Median grant
$300
New grantees (estimate)
0% first-time grantees (0 of 59, 2024)
Total assets
$2,186,390
Primary geography
Virginia (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
How to apply
Requests may be submitted by letter to Morton G Thalhimer III. Full details ↓
Deadline
None.

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.2M

+307.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$70K

-1.4% YoY

Grant Count

59

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$1K

-1.4% YoY

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.

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.

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.

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None.

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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

8states

Share of all 59 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

RichmondWashingtonNew YorkAnnapolisBedfordBethesdaCharlottesvilleFredericksburgGettysburgHanoverJacksonMcleanMechanicsvilleMiamiOrangeStraffordStratfordWilliamsburgOmaha

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K59 grants202058 grants202158 grants202259 grants202359 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $68K (2020) to $132K (2021). In 2024 it made 59 grants totaling $70K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Jewish Community Federation of: $24KJewish Community Federation of$24KCongregation Beth Ahabah: $6KCongregation Beth Ahabah$6KThe Faison Center: $5KThe Faison Center$5KMassey Cancer Center: $4KMassey Cancer Center$4KUnited Way of Greater Richmond &: $3KUnited Way of Greater Richmond&$3KUniversity of Virginia: $3KUniversity of Virginia$3KVirginia Holocaust Museum: $3KVirginia Holocaust Museum$3KColonial Williamsburg Foundation: $2KColonial WilliamsburgFoundation$2KVmfa Foundation: $2KVmfa Foundation$2KAmerican Red Cross Virginia Capital: $2KAmerican Red Cross VirginiaCapital$2K

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

293<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 293 grants of 293 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish Community Federation of Richmond, VAFulfill Exempt Purpose$24,000
Congregation Beth Ahabah Richmond, VAFulfill Exempt Purpose$5,500
The Faison Center Richmond, VAFulfill Exempt Purpose$4,500
Massey Cancer Center Richmond, VAFulfill Exempt Purpose$3,500
United Way of Greater Richmond & Richmond, VAFulfill Exempt Purpose$3,400
University of Virginia Charlottesville, VAFulfill Exempt Purpose$2,500
Virginia Holocaust Museum Richmond, VAFulfill Exempt Purpose$2,500
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Williamsburg, VAFulfill Exempt Purpose$2,250
Vmfa Foundation Richmond, VAFulfill Exempt Purpose$2,000
American Red Cross Virginia Capital Richmond, VAFulfill Exempt Purpose$1,750

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants Grant count
2024 $2,186,390 $1,721,823 $71,645 $70,345 59
2023 $536,212 $89,386 $74,845 $71,345 59
2022 $525,472 $53,903 $107,200 $100,800 58
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$2,186,390$536,212$525,472
Revenue$1,721,823$89,386$53,903
Expenses$71,645$74,845$107,200
Qualifying Distributions$70,345$72,845$102,550
Net Investment Income$62,130$86,286$54,676
Distributable Amount$72,294$59,417$68,484

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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.

Contact

Application contact: Morton G Thalhimer Iii
Mailing address: PO Box 6323, Glen Allen, VA 23058
Phone: (804) 225-0027
Website: https://thalhimer.com

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).

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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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