Thayer Family Foundation
The Foundation is organized and operated exclusively (1) for charitable, scientific, literary, and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), and (2) funding the needs of Oregon veterans and their families through education initiatives, health care, and rehabilitation.
Thayer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Thayer Family Foundation gave $140K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $140K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $140,000
- +833.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $140,000
- +833.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $140,000
- Total assets
- $707,862
- -2.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Thayer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Do Good Multnomah ($140K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Thayer Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2022) to $232K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Do Good Multnomah Portland, OR | General Support | $140,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $707,862 | $152,984 | $175,182 | $140,000 | 1 | $34,205 |
| 2023 | $723,976 | $72,220 | $47,992 | $15,000 | 1 | $30,761 |
| 2022 | $699,748 | $11,170 | $28,061 | $6,500 | 1 | $550 |
| 2021 | $729,388 | $424,124 | $257,852 | $231,500 | 1 | $266 |
| 2020 | $550,367 | $6,053 | $33,959 | $30,000 | 2 | $6,053 |
About Thayer Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Thayer Family Foundation is a public charity, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $708K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $140K. Net investment income was $34K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Thayer Family Foundation is led by Tommy Thayer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tommy Thayer
President
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Maxwell
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
$8K (2021) → $0 (2024)
John Thayer
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristy Thayer
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Thayer
Board Member
Board Members → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Ann Gill
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Thayer Jr.
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2.5 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $11K, to Amy Maxwell (Board Member).
Frequently asked questions about Thayer Family Foundation
How much does Thayer Family Foundation give each year?
Thayer Family Foundation gave $140K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
How large is Thayer Family Foundation?
Thayer Family Foundation reported $708K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $153K.
Where does Thayer Family Foundation operate?
Thayer Family Foundation has awarded grants in Maryland, Oregon.
What is Thayer Family Foundation's EIN?
Thayer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4722560. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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