The Newton B Thomas Support Foundation
The Newton B Thomas Support Foundation at a glance
In short: The Newton B Thomas Support Foundation gave $411K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $411K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $410,784
- -45.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $410,784
- -45.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $410,784
- Total assets
- $21,517,844
- +19.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Newton B Thomas Support Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Baton Rouge Area Foundation ($411K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Newton B Thomas Support Foundation gives
- Giving fell 27% 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 $400K (2020) to $750K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $411K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Area Foundation Baton Rouge, LA | To Support the Baton Rouge Area Foundation | $410,784 |
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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 | $21,517,844 | $3,033,993 | $575,469 | $410,784 | 1 | $1,033,993 |
| 2023 | $17,994,311 | $3,328,273 | $890,237 | $750,000 | 1 | $1,328,273 |
| 2022 | $15,288,019 | $814,221 | $590,681 | $450,000 | 1 | $414,221 |
| 2021 | $16,971,164 | $1,399,164 | $712,215 | $564,956 | 1 | $899,164 |
| 2020 | $14,427,969 | $2,443,827 | $515,972 | $400,000 | 1 | $443,827 |
About The Newton B Thomas Support Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Newton B Thomas Support Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Baton Rouge, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $411K. Net investment income was $1.0M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Newton B Thomas Support Foundation is led by Newton B. Thomas, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Newton B. Thomas
President
Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Thomas Inzer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lindsey Thomas Easterly
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edmund J. Giering IV
Director
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Gerard Jolly
Treasurer
Treasurer → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Terrell Joseph
Secretary
Secretary → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Meyer
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John G. Davies (2020–2021) — Vice President
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 Newton B Thomas Support Foundation
How much does The Newton B Thomas Support Foundation give each year?
The Newton B Thomas Support Foundation gave $411K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $750K across 1 grant.
How large is The Newton B Thomas Support Foundation?
The Newton B Thomas Support Foundation reported $21.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.0M.
What is The Newton B Thomas Support Foundation?
The Newton B Thomas Support Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Baton Rouge, LA. It holds $21.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Newton B Thomas Support Foundation operate?
The Newton B Thomas Support Foundation has awarded grants in Louisiana.
What is The Newton B Thomas Support Foundation's EIN?
The Newton B Thomas Support Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0169264. 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 December 24, 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 November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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