The Michael D and Netagene R Thompson Fo

Foundation · Grantmaker BIRMINGHAM, AL EIN: 84-5096000

The Michael D and Netagene R Thompson Foundation is a private foundation based in Mountain Brk, Alabama. Established in 2020, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on charitable giving across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.6M

-5.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$250K

-2.0% YoY

Grant Count

25

-3.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

+2.0% YoY

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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, their grantmaking priorities center on:

  • Education
  • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
  • Human Services

Grantmaking

The foundation made 30 grants in 2023 and 55 grants in 2022, totaling $265,000 and $354,000 respectively.

Grant Range

$10,000

Average Grant

$8,800

How to Apply

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

  • Alabama
  • Florida
  • Virginia

Grant Distribution by State

21states
+13 more states

Cities

AlabasterAlexandriaAlphrarettaAmericusAtlantaAuburnBaltimoreBirminghamBostonCharlotteCharlottesvilleChicagoClarksburgCoconut CreekColorado SpringsCreteDothanForestFriscoGardendale

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023:

  • Total Assets: $2,597,242
  • Total Annual Giving: $250,000

As of 2022:

  • Total Assets: $1,800,360
  • Total Revenues: $1,033,224
  • Total Expenses: $279,380

As of 2021:

  • Total Assets: $855,000
  • Total Giving: $151,000
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$338K$676K$1M$1M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$2,597,242$2,750,151$1,800,360
Revenue$133,747$1,228,192$1,033,224
Expenses$286,656$278,815$279,380
Qualifying Distributions$250,000$256,837$266,750
Net Investment Income$109,007$652,541$20,594
Distributable Amount$136,001$96,956$88,737

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$88K$177K$265K$354K31 grants202055 grants202130 grants202226 grants202325 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY$10KBIBLE LEAGUE$10KBREAD AND WATER FOR AFRICA$10KBREAD FOR THE WORLD$10KCHILDRENS HUNGER RELEIF …$10KCHRISTIAN APPALACHIAN PR…$10KCOMMUNITY KITCHENS BHAM$10KDAY 1$10KFCA$10KFEED THE CHILDREN$10K

Grant Size Distribution

162 grants across all recorded years

162<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American Bible Society ($10,000), Bible League ($10,000), Bread and Water for Africa ($10,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY PITTSBURGH, PACHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION$10,000
BIBLE LEAGUE CRETE, ILCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION$10,000
BREAD AND WATER FOR AFRICA ALEXANDRIA, VACHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION$10,000
BREAD FOR THE WORLD WASHINGTON, DCCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION$10,000
CHILDRENS HUNGER RELEIF FUND SANTA ROSA, CACHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION$10,000
CHRISTIAN APPALACHIAN PROJECT LEXINGTON, KYCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION$10,000
COMMUNITY KITCHENS BHAM BIRMINGHAM, ALCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION$10,000
DAY 1 ATLANTA, GACHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION$10,000
FCA HOOVER, ALCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION$10,000
FEED THE CHILDREN OKLAHOMA CITY, OKCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

  • Michael D Thompson (Director)
  • Netagene R Thompson (Director)
  • Annie Thompson Somerville (Director)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
MICHAEL D THOMPSONDIRECTOR1
NETAGENE R THOMPSONDIRECTOR1
ANNIE THOMPSON SOMERVILLEDIRECTOR1

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Michael D and Netagene R Thompson Fo fund?

The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, their grantmaking priorities center on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services

How do I apply for a grant from The Michael D and Netagene R Thompson Fo?

**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $5,000–$10,000 • Median grant size: $10,000 • Average grant size: $8,800 **Recent Grant Activity:** The foundation made 30 grants in 2023 and 55 grants in 2022, totaling $265,000 and $354,000 respectively. **Recent Grant Recipients (2022):** • Brother Bryan Mission ($10,000) • Firehouse Ministries ($10,000) • Jimmy Hale Mission ($10,000) • Magic City Harvest ($10,000) • Montgomery Area Food Bank ($10,000) • Community Kitchens Birmingham ($10,000)

Where does The Michael D and Netagene R Thompson Fo make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Alabama • Florida • Virginia

What size grants does The Michael D and Netagene R Thompson Fo award?

In 2024, The Michael D and Netagene R Thompson Fo awarded 25 grants totaling $250K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Michael D and Netagene R Thompson Fo required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Michael D and Netagene R Thompson Fo reported a distributable amount of $136K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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