The Thompson Family Charitable
The Thompson Family Charitable is a private foundation based in Camilla, Georgia. In its 2025 filing, it reported 15 grants totaling $221,000; listed grant purposes include evangelism, Bible study, Christian education, relief, and ministry work.
The Thompson Family Charitable at a glance
In short: The Thompson Family Charitable gave $221K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), top state North Carolina. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $221,000
- -33.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,733
- -33.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $82,302
- +1.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (27% 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 Thompson Family Charitable
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says to submit a written request stating the organization’s background, the project for which funds are requested, and the amount requested. It reports no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Shannon Thompson
Mailing address: PO Box 679, Camilla, GA 31730
Phone: (229) 336-1761
Email: shannon@jet-farms.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Thompson Family Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Focus on the Family ($35K). Together the top 10 received $199K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 68 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in North Carolina (27%), Florida (27%), Colorado (16%), Texas (11%), and Illinois (10%), according to the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Thompson Family Charitable open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 15 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 93% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 31% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 $129K (2019) to $334K (2024). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $221K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Focus on the Family Colorado Springs, CO | Promote Biblical Truths Worldwide | $35,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Charlotte, NC | Spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ | $30,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Mission of Relief & Evangelism | $30,000 |
| Bible Study Fellowship Dallas, TX | International Bible Study | $25,000 |
| Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL | Christian Education Ministry | $21,000 |
| Equip India Bradenton, FL | Ministry Work in India | $17,500 |
| Rafiki Foundation Inc Eustis, FL | Africa Orphanages | $12,500 |
| Refuge Ranch Okeechobee, FL | Rehabilition Home & Ministry | $10,000 |
| Mastermedia International Redlands, CA | Christian Media Leaders | $10,000 |
| The Tebow Group Jacksonville, FL | Amplify Faith, Hope & Love | $8,000 |
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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 | $82,302 | $223,268 | $221,999 | $221,000 | 15 | $221,999 | $4,268 | $7,939 |
| 2024 | $81,084 | $328,664 | $334,512 | $333,500 | 15 | $334,512 | $3,664 | $8,255 |
| 2023 | $86,986 | $174,382 | $171,490 | $170,500 | 12 | $171,490 | $3,882 | $8,478 |
| 2022 | $84,149 | $184,969 | $169,910 | $169,000 | 13 | $169,910 | $3,969 | $8,230 |
| 2021 | $48,578 | $245,009 | $243,155 | $242,250 | 13 | $243,155 | $2,509 | $7,994 |
| 2020 | $46,724 | $211,590 | $205,575 | $204,750 | 6 | — | $5,090 | $7,952 |
| 2019 | $40,709 | $127,316 | $129,325 | $128,500 | 12 | — | — | $8,047 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Thompson Family Charitable reported a distributable amount of $8K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work, as described by the organizations themselves, includes Christian evangelism, Bible education, relief, and support for media leaders.
For example, Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine, with the purpose of sharing God’s love through Jesus Christ. Bible Study Fellowship describes its work as global, in-depth Bible classes intended to foster commitment to Christ, his word, and his church. Equip India describes training and supporting churches in India and other South Asian countries to share the gospel. Mastermedia International describes its work as professional consulting for media leaders about America’s Christian market and personal counsel on faith.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $221,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $35,000, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest were $35,000 to Focus on the Family, $30,000 each to Billy Graham Evangelistic and Samaritan’s Purse, $25,000 to Bible Study Fellowship, and $21,000 to Moody Bible Institute.
The foundation also gave $17,500 to Equip India, $12,500 to Rafiki Foundation, $10,000 each to Refuge Ranch and Mastermedia International, and $8,000 to The Tebow Group.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joe E Thompson Jr, Kay H Thompson, Shannon Thompson, Kara Thompson Waters, and Aaron Thompson as directors.
The Thompson Family Charitable's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Aaron Thompson
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Joe E. Thompson Jr.
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kara Thompson Waters
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kay H. Thompson
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Shannon Thompson
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael W. Shiver (2019–2023) — Director
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 Thompson Family Charitable
How much does The Thompson Family Charitable give each year?
The Thompson Family Charitable gave $221K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $334K across 15 grants.
What is The Thompson Family Charitable's typical grant size?
The Thompson Family Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,733, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Thompson Family Charitable that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Thompson Family Charitable give grants?
The Thompson Family Charitable's top state is North Carolina, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (27%) and Colorado (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Okeechobee, FL (2 grants).
Does The Thompson Family Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Thompson Family Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Thompson Family Charitable's largest grantees?
The Thompson Family Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Focus on the Family ($35,000), Billy Graham Evangelistic ($30,000) and Samaritan's Purse ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Thompson Family Charitable?
The Thompson Family Charitable reported $82K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $222K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Thompson Family Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work, as described by the organizations themselves, includes Christian evangelism, Bible education, relief, and support for media leaders. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Thompson Family Charitable?
The foundation’s filing says to submit a written request stating the organization’s background, the project for which funds are requested, and the amount requested. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Thompson Family Charitable's EIN?
The Thompson Family Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0849782. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 29, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
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Grantable. (2026). The Thompson Family Charitable funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-thompson-family-charitable-morg_3bab661348d142e4929b2ad5fbf718dc
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