The Thomas Family Foundation
The Thomas Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Camano Island, Washington. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including community, youth, health, animal-welfare, and other organizations.
The Thomas Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Thomas Family Foundation gave $50K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state California. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,150
- -47.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,090
- -40.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $1,295,376
- -0.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (6 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Thomas Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 907 Utsalady Road, Camano Island, WA 98282-8802
Phone: (310) 403-3938
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Thomas Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foundation for Monterey County ($17K). Together the top 10 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 87 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that recipients in California received 40% of grant dollars, recipients in New York 33%, recipients in Washington, DC 8%, recipients in South Carolina 7%, and recipients in Washington state 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Thomas Family Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 24 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $500 repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 672% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 57% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2021) to $96K (2023). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation for Monterey County Salinas, CA | Unrestricted | $16,650 |
| Girls Inc New York, NY | Unrestricted | $11,250 |
| Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Summer Saddle up Pendleton, SC | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| The Painted Turtle Lake Hughes, CA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Society for Science and the Public Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| USO Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Utsalady Ladies Aid Stanwood, WA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Smile Train Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Children's Miracle Network Salt Lake City, UT | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,295,376 | $79,344 | $88,819 | $50,150 | 24 | $50,150 | $58,359 | $88,272 |
| 2023 | $1,296,772 | $66,006 | $142,780 | $95,500 | 27 | $95,500 | $37,387 | $79,698 |
| 2022 | $1,199,106 | $141,326 | $75,117 | $38,350 | 16 | $38,350 | $41,422 | $82,236 |
| 2021 | $1,132,897 | $166,887 | $61,644 | $6,500 | 6 | $6,500 | $69,182 | $76,855 |
| 2020 | $1,027,844 | $114,799 | $56,512 | $15,000 | 14 | — | $108,140 | $67,900 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Thomas Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $88K for 2024 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Community Foundation for Monterey County says its mission is to inspire philanthropy and strengthen communities throughout Monterey County. Girls Inc. describes itself as a girls’ leadership organization providing mentorship and programming. The Painted Turtle says it provides an authentic camp experience for children with life-threatening diseases and their families.
Other 2024 grantees include Children’s Miracle Network, which says it raises money for children’s healthcare in local communities; Orca Conservancy, which says it works to protect orcas and the wild places they depend on; and Camano Animal Shelter Association, which says it provides care and housing for animals on Camano Island.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $50,150. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $16,650, with a median grant of $500.
The largest reported grants included $16,650 to the Community Foundation for Monterey County, $11,250 to Girls Inc., $5,000 to Tunnel to Towers, $3,500 to Summer Saddle Up, and $2,500 to The Painted Turtle. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Sherrie A Pastron, Secretary; Suzanne E Thomas, CFO; Sandra Bane, Director; James A Thomas, Chairman; and Sally J Thomas, President.
The Thomas Family Foundation is led by Sally J. Thomas, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sally J. Thomas
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James A. Thomas
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sandra Bane
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sherrie A. Pastron
Secretary
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Suzanne E. Thomas
CFO
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $20K, to Suzanne E Thomas (CFO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Thomas Family Foundation
How much does The Thomas Family Foundation give each year?
The Thomas Family Foundation gave $50K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $96K across 27 grants.
What is The Thomas Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Thomas Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $2,090, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Thomas Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Thomas Family Foundation give grants?
The Thomas Family Foundation's top state is California, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (33%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Stanwood, WA (2 grants).
Does The Thomas Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Thomas Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Thomas Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Thomas Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Community Foundation for Monterey County ($16,650), Girls Inc ($11,250) and Tunnel to Towers ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Thomas Family Foundation?
The Thomas Family Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $88K (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 does The Thomas Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Community Foundation for Monterey County says its mission is to inspire philanthropy and strengthen communities throughout Monterey County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Thomas Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Thomas Family Foundation's EIN?
The Thomas Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4274964. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Thomas Family Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Thomas Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-thomas-family-foundation-morg_e08901eadd284f1996fcf5075888d29d
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