The Thompson Charitable Foundation Inc
The Thompson Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Macon, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $160K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $12K.
The Thompson Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Thompson Charitable Foundation Inc gave $12K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,450
- -10.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,150
- +19.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $160,184
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (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 Thompson Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mulberry St United Methodist Church ($9K). Together the top 3 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Thompson Charitable Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 188% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2021) to $15K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mulberry St United Methodist Church Macon, GA | Donation to Domestically Registered Charity | $9,000 |
| Ga Tech Foundation-Scholarship Fund Atlanta, GA | Donation to Domestically Registered Charity | $3,000 |
| Charitable Giving Under 1000 Macon, GA | Donation to Domestically Registered Charity | $450 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $160,184 | $15,000 | $14,976 | $12,450 | 3 | $14,976 | $7,982 |
| 2023 | $160,160 | $18,000 | $16,177 | $13,900 | 4 | $16,177 | $7,979 |
| 2022 | $158,337 | $10,000 | $15,603 | $14,500 | 4 | $15,603 | $8,161 |
| 2021 | $163,940 | $175,000 | $11,060 | $10,500 | 3 | $11,060 | $4,351 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Thompson Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Thompson Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Elyene Thompson, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elyene Thompson
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Forsyth
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Faulkner
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Thompson Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does The Thompson Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
The Thompson Charitable Foundation Inc gave $12K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $14K across 4 grants.
What is The Thompson Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Thompson Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,150, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Thompson Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
The Thompson Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Macon, GA (2 grants).
Does The Thompson Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Thompson Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation to Domestically Registered Charity" (3 grants).
How large is The Thompson Charitable Foundation Inc?
The Thompson Charitable Foundation Inc reported $160K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Thompson Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Thompson Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3104051. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 2021–2024
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