The Philip F Thompson Charitable
The Philip F Thompson Charitable is a private foundation based in Columbiana, Ohio. It makes grants to other organizations to support their charitable activities and states on its 2025 filing that it does not conduct direct charitable activities.
The Philip F Thompson Charitable at a glance
In short: The Philip F Thompson Charitable gave $18K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Ohio. 55% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,466
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,679
- +11.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $202,089
- -0.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (81% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Philip F Thompson Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 139 S Main Street, Columbiana, OH 44408
Phone: (330) 792-9071
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Philip F Thompson Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Celebrate Poland ($5K). Together the top 10 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 19% to recipients in Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Philip F Thompson Charitable open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $400 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 53% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 172% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2021) to $18K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Celebrate Poland Poland, OH | McKinley Statue | $5,000 |
| American Prarie Bozeman, MT | General Use | $3,500 |
| Angels for Animals Canfield, OH | Animal Supplies | $3,300 |
| Columbiana County Humane Society Lisbon, OH | Animal Supplies | $2,133 |
| City of Youngstown Youngstown, OH | Bomb Squad | $1,833 |
| Village of Lisbon Fire Department Lisbon, OH | General Use | $1,000 |
| Columbiana County Parks District Lisbon, OH | General Use | $500 |
| Museum of Ceramics East Liverpool, OH | General Use | $500 |
| Great Ohio to River Greenway Coalit East Liverpool, OH | General Use | $300 |
| Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Ctr East Liverpool, OH | General Use | $200 |
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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 | $202,089 | $30,104 | $30,211 | $18,466 | 11 | $25,006 | $25,537 | $14,536 |
| 2024 | $202,196 | $31,849 | $30,016 | $18,000 | 12 | $20,960 | $27,273 | $14,552 |
| 2023 | $200,363 | $22,139 | $14,658 | $10,500 | 10 | $10,500 | $17,981 | $13,191 |
| 2022 | $192,882 | $18,802 | $17,971 | $12,096 | 10 | $13,646 | $14,578 | $13,142 |
| 2021 | $192,051 | $24,203 | $14,963 | $9,022 | 8 | $10,572 | $19,812 | $13,695 |
| 2020 | $182,811 | $10,634 | $15,946 | $10,500 | 9 | — | $6,805 | $12,000 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Philip F Thompson Charitable reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including animal welfare, public safety, arts and culture, parks, and wildlife education. For example, Angels for Animals says its mission includes educating the community about pet overpopulation and veterinary care and providing for animals in need. The Butler Institute of American Art says its mission is to promote appreciation of art through collections, exhibits, and education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $18,466. Grants ranged from $200 to $5,000, with a median grant of $1,000.
Notable grants included $5,000 to Celebrate Poland for a McKinley statue; $3,500 to American Prairie for general use; $3,300 to Angels for Animals for animal supplies; $2,133 to Columbiana County Humane Society for animal supplies; and $1,833 to the City of Youngstown for its bomb squad. Other listed grants ranged from $200 to $1,000 and supported organizations including the Village of Lisbon Fire Department, Columbiana County Parks District, Museum of Ceramics, Great Ohio to River Greenway Coalition, Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center, and Butler Institute of American Art.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Luther R. Thompson, Mark P. Thompson, and James C. Thompson as co-trustees.
The Philip F Thompson Charitable's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James C. Thompson
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Luther R. Thompson
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark P. Thompson
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Philip F Thompson Charitable
How much does The Philip F Thompson Charitable give each year?
The Philip F Thompson Charitable gave $18K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $18K across 12 grants.
What is The Philip F Thompson Charitable's typical grant size?
The Philip F Thompson Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,679, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Philip F Thompson Charitable that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Philip F Thompson Charitable give grants?
The Philip F Thompson Charitable gives mostly in Ohio: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Montana (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lisbon, OH (3 grants), East Liverpool, OH (3 grants) and Youngstown, OH (2 grants).
Does The Philip F Thompson Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 64% of The Philip F Thompson Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Philip F Thompson Charitable's largest grantees?
The Philip F Thompson Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Celebrate Poland ($5,000), American Prarie ($3,500) and Angels for Animals ($3,300), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Philip F Thompson Charitable?
The Philip F Thompson Charitable reported $202K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Philip F Thompson Charitable fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including animal welfare, public safety, arts and culture, parks, and wildlife education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Philip F Thompson Charitable?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Philip F Thompson Charitable's EIN?
The Philip F Thompson Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4526808. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Philip F Thompson Charitable 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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