The Michael D and Netagene R Thompson Fo
The Michael D and Netagene R Thompson FO is a private foundation based in Birmingham, Alabama. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working on hunger relief, community development, education, and Christian service.
The Michael D and Netagene R Thompson Fo at a glance
In short: The Michael D and Netagene R Thompson Fo gave $250K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state Alabama. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $250,000
- -2.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +2.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,597,242
- -5.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (8 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (16% 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 The Michael D and Netagene R Thompson Fo
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1725 Somerset Circle, Birmingham, AL 35213
Phone: (205) 841-8601
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Michael D and Netagene R Thompson Fo funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Bible Society ($10K). Together the top 10 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
167 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 167 grants of 167 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Alabama and Florida, each with 16%, followed by Virginia with 12%, and Illinois and the District of Columbia, each with 8%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Michael D and Netagene R Thompson Fo open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 25 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 184% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $151K (2020) to $354K (2021). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Bible Society Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Bible League Crete, IL | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Bread and Water for Africa Alexandria, VA | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Bread for the World Washington, DC | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Childrens Hunger Releif Fund Santa Rosa, CA | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Christian Appalachian Project Lexington, KY | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Community Kitchens Bham Birmingham, AL | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Day 1 Atlanta, GA | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| FCA Hoover, AL | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Feed the Children Oklahoma City, OK | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,597,242 | $133,747 | $286,656 | $250,000 | 25 | $250,000 | $109,007 | $136,001 |
| 2023 | $2,750,151 | $1,228,192 | $278,815 | $255,000 | 26 | $256,837 | $652,541 | $96,956 |
| 2022 | $1,800,360 | $1,033,224 | $279,380 | $265,000 | 30 | $266,750 | $20,594 | $88,737 |
| 2021 | $1,046,481 | $563,824 | $372,730 | $353,500 | 55 | $353,500 | $44,594 | $62,251 |
| 2020 | $855,239 | $1,010,385 | $155,164 | $151,100 | 31 | — | $6,321 | $31,094 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Michael D and Netagene R Thompson Fo reported a distributable amount of $136K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants include support for organizations whose stated missions address hunger and poverty, community self-sufficiency, education, and Christian service. For example, Bread for the World describes its work as advocating for policies and conditions that help address hunger and poverty; Bread and Water for Africa says it supports grassroots initiatives for community self-sufficiency, health, and education in Africa. Christian Appalachian Project describes its mission as building hope, transforming lives, and sharing Christ’s love through service in Appalachia.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $250,000. Each itemized grant was $10,000. Examples of 2024 grantees include Rise Against Hunger ($10,000), Feed the Children ($10,000), Lutheran World Relief ($10,000), Sav-A-Life ($10,000), and Bread for the World ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael D Thompson, Netagene R Thompson, and Annie Thompson Somerville as directors.
The Michael D and Netagene R Thompson Fo's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Annie Thompson Somerville
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael D. Thompson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Netagene R. Thompson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Frequently asked questions about The Michael D and Netagene R Thompson Fo
How much does The Michael D and Netagene R Thompson Fo give each year?
The Michael D and Netagene R Thompson Fo gave $250K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $255K across 26 grants.
What is The Michael D and Netagene R Thompson Fo's typical grant size?
The Michael D and Netagene R Thompson Fo's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,000, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Michael D and Netagene R Thompson Fo that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Michael D and Netagene R Thompson Fo give grants?
The Michael D and Netagene R Thompson Fo's top state is Alabama, with 16% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (16%) and Virginia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (3 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Orlando, FL (2 grants).
Who are The Michael D and Netagene R Thompson Fo's largest grantees?
The Michael D and Netagene R Thompson Fo's largest 2024 grantees include American Bible Society ($10,000), Bible League ($10,000) and Bread and Water for Africa ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 12% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Michael D and Netagene R Thompson Fo?
The Michael D and Netagene R Thompson Fo reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $250K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $136K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Michael D and Netagene R Thompson Fo fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants include support for organizations whose stated missions address hunger and poverty, community self-sufficiency, education, and Christian service. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Michael D and Netagene R Thompson Fo?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Michael D and Netagene R Thompson Fo's EIN?
The Michael D and Netagene R Thompson Fo's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-5096000. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Michael D and Netagene R Thompson Fo accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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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