The Thomas Memorial Foundation co Lee Hamilton
The Thomas Memorial Foundation is a private foundation based in Prospect, Kentucky, identified in its filing data by EIN 58-1909736. Its 2024 filing is marked as its final return, indicating that it has terminated or is winding down; it therefore appears to have stopped or be winding down its grantmaking.
The Thomas Memorial Foundation co Lee Hamilton at a glance
In short: The Thomas Memorial Foundation co Lee Hamilton gave $252K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Kentucky. 65% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $252,480
- -15.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,023
- -3.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 65% first-time grantees (13 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (55% 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 Memorial Foundation co Lee Hamilton
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists Lee Hamilton as the contact for how to apply; because the filing is marked final, this should not be treated as current application guidance.
- Contact
Application contact: Lee Hamilton
Mailing address: 3302 Hidden Springs Lane, Prospect, KY 40059-8572
Phone: (502) 817-3713
Website: https://thomasmemorialfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Thomas Memorial Foundation co Lee Hamilton funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Louisville HEA ($74K). Together the top 10 received $221K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 67 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant-dollar distribution was reported as Kentucky 55%, Montana 28%, North Carolina 13%, South Carolina 3%, and Florida 2%. These figures describe the locations of listed grant recipients, not a stated geographic eligibility policy.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Thomas Memorial Foundation co Lee Hamilton open to new grantees?
65%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 20 grantees (65%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 25% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $21K (2021) to $300K (2024). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $252K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Louisville HEA Louisville, KY | To provide assistance to their programs | $74,000 |
| Young Life Whtiefish Whtiefish, MT | To provide assistance to their program | $35,000 |
| Whitefish Education Foundation Whtiefish, MT | To provide assistance to their program | $35,000 |
| Bridge to India Charlotte, NC | To provide assistance to their programs | $15,000 |
| Bridge to India Charlotte, NC | To provide assistance to their programs | $14,280 |
| Southeast Christian Church Louisville, KY | To provide assistance to their programs | $11,200 |
| St Margaret Mary Catholic Church Louisville, KY | To provide assistance to their program | $10,000 |
| Anchorage PTA Anchorage, KY | To provide assistance to their programs | $10,000 |
| Life in Abundance Simponville, SC | To provide assistance to their programs | $7,000 |
| Bellarmine University Louisville, KY | To provide assistance to their program | $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 | — | $937 | $258,583 | $252,480 | 21 | $252,480 | — | — |
| 2024 | $257,646 | $126,134 | $302,987 | $300,150 | 24 | $300,150 | $123,297 | $17,770 |
| 2023 | $434,499 | $19,458 | $30,857 | $27,550 | 15 | $27,550 | $16,151 | $25,099 |
| 2022 | $445,898 | $35,709 | $31,542 | — | — | — | $33,055 | $25,600 |
| 2021 | $442,312 | $18,625 | $53,699 | $21,000 | 7 | — | $18,287 | $26,275 |
| 2020 | $478,194 | $17,245 | $60,512 | $25,000 | 12 | — | $16,919 | $25,153 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $252,480. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $74,000, with a median of $5,000. The filing describes the purposes of the largest grants in general terms, as assistance to recipients’ programs.
Notable 2025 grants included $74,000 to University of Louisville HEA; $35,000 each to Young Life Whtiefish and Whitefish Education Foundation; $15,000 and $14,280 to Bridge to India; and $11,200 to Southeast Christian Church. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to St Margaret Mary Catholic Church and Anchorage PTA, and $7,000 to Life in Abundance. Life In Abundance describes its mission as providing affordable Christian counseling and coaching. Bellarmine University, which received $5,000, describes its mission as educating students through undergraduate and graduate programs in liberal arts and professional studies. Scarlet Hope, which received $4,000, describes its mission as transitioning women out of the adult entertainment industry.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lee Hamilton Jr as President; Susan T Mahan as Secretary/Director; Ryan Hamilton as Treasurer; Charles M Hamilton as Director; Mallory H Vanderveer as President-Elect; Jill H McMeans as Vice President; and Kate McNatt as Assistant Vice President.
The Thomas Memorial Foundation co Lee Hamilton is led by Lee Hamilton Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lee Hamilton Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan T Mahan
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$31K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Charles M Hamilton
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill H McMeans
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate McNatt
Assistant Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mallory H Vanderveer
President-Elect
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Hamilton
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Allen S Hamilton IV (2020–2022) — Assistant Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $27K, to Susan T Mahan (Secretary/Dir).
Frequently asked questions about The Thomas Memorial Foundation co Lee Hamilton
How much does The Thomas Memorial Foundation co Lee Hamilton give each year?
The Thomas Memorial Foundation co Lee Hamilton gave $252K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $300K across 24 grants.
What is The Thomas Memorial Foundation co Lee Hamilton's typical grant size?
The Thomas Memorial Foundation co Lee Hamilton's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $12,023, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Thomas Memorial Foundation co Lee Hamilton that year got $14K on average.
Where does The Thomas Memorial Foundation co Lee Hamilton give grants?
The Thomas Memorial Foundation co Lee Hamilton gives mostly in Kentucky: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Montana (28%) and North Carolina (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (9 grants), Whtiefish, MT (2 grants), Charlotte, NC (2 grants) and Lagrange, KY (2 grants).
Does The Thomas Memorial Foundation co Lee Hamilton give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on The Thomas Memorial Foundation co Lee Hamilton's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To provide assistance to their programs" (15 grants) and "To provide assistance to their program" (4 grants).
Who are The Thomas Memorial Foundation co Lee Hamilton's largest grantees?
The Thomas Memorial Foundation co Lee Hamilton's largest 2025 grantees include University of Louisville HEA ($74,000), Young Life Whtiefish ($35,000) and Whitefish Education Foundation ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How do I apply for a grant from The Thomas Memorial Foundation co Lee Hamilton?
The foundation states on its filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests 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 Memorial Foundation co Lee Hamilton's EIN?
The Thomas Memorial Foundation co Lee Hamilton's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1909736. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Thomas Memorial Foundation co Lee Hamilton 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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