The G Richard and Jane S Thomas
The G Richard and Jane S Thomas is a private foundation, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $297K. Net investment income was $261K.
The G Richard and Jane S Thomas at a glance
In short: The G Richard and Jane S Thomas gave $297K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $42K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $297,000
- +18.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -30.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $42,429
- +69.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $2,655,840
- -1.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The G Richard and Jane S Thomas funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Cincinnati Foundation ($90K). Together the top 7 received $297K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 52 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The G Richard and Jane S Thomas gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2020) to $298K (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $297K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Intellectual and Developmental Disab | $90,000 |
| Miami University Foundation Oxford, OH | Access for Intellectual Disabilities | $80,000 |
| Cincinnati Therapeutic Riding Milford, OH | Equine Therapy | $60,000 |
| Cincinnati Zoo Cincinnati, OH | ZOO | $30,000 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Cincinnati, OH | Empower, Educate and Enhance | $20,000 |
| Campus Outreach Augusta Augusta, GA | Disability Access | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Cincinnati, OH | Housing Opportunities | $7,000 |
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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 | $2,655,840 | $311,637 | $355,798 | $297,000 | 7 | $300,456 | $261,473 | $257,166 |
| 2024 | $2,700,001 | $284,469 | $305,412 | $250,000 | 10 | $254,506 | $235,847 | $243,429 |
| 2023 | $2,720,944 | $159,734 | $271,745 | $225,566 | 11 | $229,836 | $113,960 | $204,079 |
| 2022 | $2,832,955 | $120,614 | $345,426 | $298,316 | 13 | $302,316 | $78,302 | $207,863 |
| 2021 | $3,057,767 | $193,686 | $242,646 | $186,541 | 11 | $191,765 | $148,005 | $243,944 |
| 2020 | $3,106,727 | $1,122,620 | $156,496 | $120,050 | 9 | — | $186,953 | $182,449 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The G Richard and Jane S Thomas reported a distributable amount of $257K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The G Richard and Jane S Thomas is led by Sally Hayes, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sally Hayes
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Hayes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David G. Thomas
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margo Steinbaugh
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The G Richard and Jane S Thomas
How much does The G Richard and Jane S Thomas give each year?
The G Richard and Jane S Thomas gave $297K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $250K across 10 grants.
What is The G Richard and Jane S Thomas's typical grant size?
The G Richard and Jane S Thomas's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $42,429, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The G Richard and Jane S Thomas give grants?
The G Richard and Jane S Thomas gives mostly in Ohio: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (4 grants).
Does The G Richard and Jane S Thomas give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The G Richard and Jane S Thomas's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The G Richard and Jane S Thomas's largest grantees?
The G Richard and Jane S Thomas's largest 2025 grantees include University of Cincinnati Foundation ($90,000), Miami University Foundation ($80,000) and Cincinnati Therapeutic Riding ($60,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The G Richard and Jane S Thomas?
The G Richard and Jane S Thomas reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $300K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $257K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The G Richard and Jane S Thomas's EIN?
The G Richard and Jane S Thomas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1948724. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
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