The Thomas Foundation
The Thomas Foundation is a private foundation based in Frisco, Texas. In 2024, it made 44 grants totaling $520,000, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Texas.
The Thomas Foundation at a glance
In short: The Thomas Foundation gave $520K across 44 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Texas. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $520,000
- -11.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 44
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,818
- +4.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $12,615,941
- +1.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 44, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (95% 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 Foundation
- 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. Its website says it evaluates proposals in the context of its existing work and prioritizes proposals that complement its current grant portfolio. It also says applicants should answer questions as a first step in opening a dialogue; the application page notes that responses may not be prompt because of the volume of inquiries.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1779, Frisco, TX 75034
Phone: (972) 407-6162
Website: https://thomasfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Thomas Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Lifesavers Foundation ($30K). Together the top 10 received $205K.
Grant Size Distribution
228 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 225 grants of 228 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 2% to Arkansas, 2% to California, and 1% to Georgia. The foundation’s website describes its support as serving Washington, DC, and communities across the globe.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Thomas Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 44 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% 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 $454K (2020) to $590K (2023). In 2024 it made 44 grants totaling $520K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Lifesavers Foundation Richardson, TX | Mobile Pediatric Clinic | $30,000 |
| Harvesters Reaching the Nations Plano, TX | Medical & School Expenses | $25,000 |
| International Living Streams Burleson, TX | India & Africa Missions | $25,000 |
| Mastermedia Ministries Euless, TX | Christian Radio | $25,000 |
| Thrive Women's Clinic Dallas, TX | Pregnancy Education, Counseling | $25,000 |
| Bravelove Inc Dallas, TX | Adoption Assistance | $20,000 |
| Dallas Life Foundation Dallas, TX | Provide Shelter for the Homeless | $20,000 |
| Disciples Making Disciples Ministry Dallas, TX | Missions | $15,000 |
| Abba Women's Center Gainesville, TX | Pregnancy Resources | $10,000 |
| Agape Resource and Assistance Plano, TX | Housing and Support for Single Moms | $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 | $12,615,941 | $761,539 | $710,406 | $520,000 | 44 | $597,703 | $688,682 | $603,715 |
| 2023 | $12,422,809 | $743,888 | $771,490 | $590,350 | 52 | $667,730 | $676,487 | $562,091 |
| 2022 | $11,887,159 | $995,645 | $744,620 | $561,500 | 52 | $638,551 | $925,749 | $586,833 |
| 2021 | $14,246,718 | $457,599 | $662,686 | $493,829 | 39 | $565,832 | $390,244 | $668,096 |
| 2020 | $12,486,101 | $195,912 | $679,988 | $454,063 | 41 | — | $161,568 | $567,990 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Thomas Foundation reported a distributable amount of $604K 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
The foundation’s website describes support for creative solutions and individuals, and says it considers proposals in the context of its existing projects. The 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including health and medical services, pregnancy resources, adoption, housing and shelter, missions, and Christian media.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. Lifesavers Foundation says it provides free medical services for women and children and community goods and services. Harvesters Reaching the Nations describes itself as a Christ-centered organization providing discipleship, education, and healthcare to orphans and vulnerable women. International Living Streams says it spreads the Gospel through conferences, training, teaching, and support for ministries. BraveLove says it works to change perceptions of adoption through communication about birth mothers and adoption.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 44 grants totaling $520,000. The grants ranged from $5,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Notable awards included $30,000 to Lifesavers Foundation for a mobile pediatric clinic; $25,000 each to Harvesters Reaching the Nations for medical and school expenses, International Living Streams for India and Africa missions, and Mastermedia Ministries for Christian radio; and $25,000 to Thrive Women’s Clinic for pregnancy education and counseling.
The foundation also awarded $20,000 to BraveLove for adoption assistance and $20,000 to Dallas Life Foundation to provide shelter for homeless people.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stanley Thomas as president and director; Deborah Thomas as secretary, treasurer, and director; and Michael Thomas and David Thomas as directors.
The Thomas Foundation is led by Stanley Thomas, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stanley Thomas
President & Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Thomas
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$42K (2020) → $42K (2024)
Michael Thomas
Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$42K (2020) → $48K (2024)
David Thomas
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 $48K, to Michael Thomas (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Thomas Foundation
How much does The Thomas Foundation give each year?
The Thomas Foundation gave $520K across 44 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $590K across 52 grants.
What is The Thomas Foundation's typical grant size?
The Thomas Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,818, across 44 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Thomas Foundation give grants?
The Thomas Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (17 grants), Plano, TX (7 grants), Richardson, TX (2 grants) and McKinney, TX (2 grants).
Does The Thomas Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 44 grants with a stated purpose on The Thomas Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Thomas Foundation's largest grantees?
The Thomas Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Lifesavers Foundation ($30,000), Harvesters Reaching the Nations ($25,000) and International Living Streams ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Thomas Foundation?
The Thomas Foundation reported $12.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $598K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $604K (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 Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website describes support for creative solutions and individuals, and says it considers proposals in the context of its existing projects. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Thomas Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Thomas Foundation's EIN?
The Thomas Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1831468. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Thomas 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 Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-thomas-foundation-morg_38dcd6cb6d224dedba000ed44e148f55
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