The Thomas and Bebette
The Thomas and Bebette is a private foundation, based in Temple City, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $295K. Net investment income was $300K.
The Thomas and Bebette at a glance
In short: The Thomas and Bebette gave $295K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $37K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $295,000
- +72.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $36,875
- +51.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $6,646,057
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Thomas and Bebette funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ramona Convent Secondary School ($100K). Together the top 8 received $295K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 28 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Thomas and Bebette gives
- Giving grew 436% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $295K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $295K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ramona Convent Secondary School Alhambra, CA | To support the organization's exempt purposes. | $100,000 |
| USC Arcadia Hospital Foundation Arcadia, CA | To support the organization's exempt purposes. | $100,000 |
| CASA Pasadena, CA | To support the organization's exempt purposes. | $25,000 |
| The Huntington Library San Marino, CA | To support the organization's exempt purposes. | $20,000 |
| Judaism by Choice Beverly Hills, CA | To support the organization's exempt purposes. | $20,000 |
| Huntington Medical Research Institu Pasadena, CA | To support the organization's exempt purposes. | $10,000 |
| Pasadena Humane Society Pasadena, CA | To support the organization's exempt purposes. | $10,000 |
| Shiur Beverly Hills, CA | To support the organization's exempt purposes. | $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 | $6,646,057 | $396,022 | $397,383 | $295,000 | 8 | $295,000 | $300,455 | $330,060 |
| 2023 | $6,427,997 | $522,674 | $205,826 | $171,000 | 7 | $171,000 | $489,284 | $284,186 |
| 2022 | $6,340,496 | $4,601,091 | $96,587 | $80,000 | 6 | $80,000 | $103,300 | $168,990 |
| 2021 | $1,814,214 | $84,282 | $66,602 | $55,000 | 6 | $55,000 | $84,282 | $81,853 |
| 2020 | $1,510,356 | $99,330 | $19,190 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $99,330 | $63,019 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Thomas and Bebette reported a distributable amount of $330K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Thomas and Bebette is led by Theresa D'andria, President & CEO on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Theresa D'andria
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bebette Coleman (2020) — President & CEO
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 Thomas and Bebette
How much does The Thomas and Bebette give each year?
The Thomas and Bebette gave $295K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $171K across 7 grants.
What is The Thomas and Bebette's typical grant size?
The Thomas and Bebette's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $36,875, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Thomas and Bebette give grants?
The Thomas and Bebette gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pasadena, CA (3 grants) and Beverly Hills, CA (2 grants).
Who are The Thomas and Bebette's largest grantees?
The Thomas and Bebette's largest 2024 grantees include Ramona Convent Secondary School ($100,000), USC Arcadia Hospital Foundation ($100,000) and CASA ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Thomas and Bebette?
The Thomas and Bebette reported $6.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $295K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $330K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Thomas and Bebette's EIN?
The Thomas and Bebette's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4594918. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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