The Thomas Family Foundation Inc
The Thomas Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports 21 grants totaling $490,751, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Florida. The listed grants support organizations working in areas including the arts, housing, food assistance, services for children, and disability inclusion.
The Thomas Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Thomas Family Foundation Inc gave $491K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Florida. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $490,751
- +10.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- -30.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,369
- +57.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $8,767,369
- +3.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (3 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (93% 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 Thomas Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 30580, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33303
Phone: (954) 459-1270
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Thomas Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Schwab Charitable ($400K). Together the top 10 received $467K.
Grant Size Distribution
158 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 145 grants of 158 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Florida recipients received 93% of grant dollars. Recipients in Illinois and California each received 2%; recipients in the District of Columbia and Virginia each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Thomas Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 21 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 43% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $401K (2019) to $491K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $491K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Orlando, FL | To increase giving in the U.S. with donor-advised funds and philanthropic resources that make charitable giving tax-smart, simple and efficient. | $400,000 |
| Broward Performing Arts Foundation Fort Lauderdale, FL | Sustain, develop and secure the future of performing arts | $14,600 |
| Our Father's House Soup Kitchen Pompano Beach, FL | Helping to provide services to those in need wth food, clothing, etc. | $10,000 |
| Wheelchair Foundation Danville, CA | Create awareness of the needs and abilities of people with physical disabilities | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Broward Fort Lauderdale, FL | To provide low income families with decent and affordable housing | $7,500 |
| 4KIDSINC Fort Lauderdale, FL | To provide a home & refuge for every child in need | $5,000 |
| Children's Opportunity Group Fort Lauderdale, FL | To supporting and enriching the health, education, and welfare of children in Broward county | $5,000 |
| Friends of Whitney Young Chicago, IL | General donation to help build and maintain vibrant school communities among students, families, administrators, faculty and alumni. | $5,000 |
| Las Olas Capital Arts Fort Lauderdale, FL | To Support the Arts in Our Community. | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics Washington, DC | Provide year-round sports training for children and adults with disabilities | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,767,369 | $874,570 | $582,801 | $490,751 | 21 | $494,713 | $788,118 | $453,733 |
| 2024 | $8,475,600 | $380,496 | $543,649 | $444,923 | 30 | $448,303 | $296,138 | $437,385 |
| 2023 | $8,638,753 | $548,441 | $547,883 | $464,982 | 37 | $468,262 | $472,700 | $433,917 |
| 2022 | $8,638,196 | $342,311 | $567,841 | $469,167 | 34 | $471,766 | $260,194 | $478,549 |
| 2021 | $8,863,929 | $571,025 | $533,639 | $440,382 | 36 | — | $488,184 | $476,661 |
| 2020 | $8,826,340 | $250,435 | $511,597 | $426,218 | 33 | — | $175,650 | $439,931 |
| 2019 | $9,093,798 | $168,630 | $490,719 | $401,293 | 38 | — | $202,049 | $434,946 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Thomas Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $454K 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
No foundation mission statement is provided in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Broward Performing Arts Foundation says its mission is to sustain and develop the performing arts in Broward County, while Our Father’s House Soup Kitchen says it provides hot lunches to people who are homeless or in need. Habitat for Humanity of Broward describes its work as bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Special Olympics says it fosters acceptance and inclusion through sports, health, and education programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $490,751. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $400,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest award was $400,000 to Schwab Charitable, for increasing giving in the United States through donor-advised funds and philanthropic resources. Other notable grants included $14,600 to Broward Performing Arts Foundation, $10,000 each to Our Father’s House Soup Kitchen and Wheelchair Foundation, and $7,500 to Habitat for Humanity of Broward. The foundation also gave $5,000 each to 4KIDSINC, Children’s Opportunity Group, Friends of Whitney Young, Las Olas Capital Arts, Special Olympics, and The Night Ministry.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Alfred Thomas as president/treasurer, Phyllis Thomas as vice-president/secretary, and Maxximilian Thomas and Alex Thomas as vice-presidents.
The Thomas Family Foundation Inc is led by Alfred Thomas, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alfred Thomas
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis Thomas
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Thomas
Vice President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Maxximilian Thomas
Vice President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lydia Bart (2019–2023) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Thomas Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Thomas Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Thomas Family Foundation Inc gave $491K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $445K across 30 grants.
What is The Thomas Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Thomas Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $23,369, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Thomas Family Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Thomas Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Thomas Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Lauderdale, FL (9 grants), Chicago, IL (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Thomas Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 10% of The Thomas Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Thomas Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Thomas Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Schwab Charitable ($400,000), Broward Performing Arts Foundation ($14,600) and Our Father's House Soup Kitchen ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Thomas Family Foundation Inc?
The Thomas Family Foundation Inc reported $8.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $495K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $454K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Thomas Family Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Thomas Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Thomas Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Thomas Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4311966. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Thomas Family Foundation Inc 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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