The Thompson Foundation Inc
The Thompson Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Louisville, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $225K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $17K. Net investment income was $25K.
The Thompson Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Thompson Foundation Inc gave $17K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), top state Kentucky. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $16,900
- +19.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,817
- -0.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,450
- Total assets
- $225,048
- +3.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (47% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who The Thompson Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Harrods Creek Baptist Church ($5K). Together the top 6 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Thompson Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 41% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2023) to $17K (2026). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harrods Creek Baptist Church Prospect, KY | Building Fund | $5,000 |
| University of Louisvville Foundation Louisville, KY | Medical Education / Researchcancer Treatment and Education | $3,000 |
| Main Health Barbara Bush Children's Hospital Portland, ME | Full Service Children's Hospital | $2,900 |
| ASPCA New York, NY | Prevention of Animal Cruelty | $2,000 |
| Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME | Education | $2,000 |
| Semper Fi Fund PMB Oceanside, CA | Military Veterans Organization | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $225,048 | $30,660 | $23,235 | $16,900 | 6 | $17,650 | $25,458 | $19,061 |
| 2025 | $217,623 | $17,615 | $19,401 | $14,200 | 5 | $14,950 | $13,214 | $16,448 |
| 2024 | $219,409 | $7,281 | $19,046 | $14,000 | 4 | $14,855 | $3,578 | $13,712 |
| 2023 | $231,174 | $38,207 | $15,864 | $12,000 | 3 | $12,740 | $35,133 | $11,478 |
| 2022 | $208,831 | $6,578 | $17,359 | $13,500 | 4 | $14,355 | $3,589 | $14,208 |
| 2021 | $219,612 | $2,889 | $20,455 | $14,000 | 3 | — | $1,067 | $13,057 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Thompson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Thompson Foundation Inc is led by Emery T. Guder, President & Trustee since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Emery T. Guder
President & Trustee
Trustee → President & Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth C. Thompson
Trustee
President & Trustee → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Thompson Jr.
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samuel K. Thompson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Foundation Inc
How much does The Thompson Foundation Inc give each year?
The Thompson Foundation Inc gave $17K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $14K across 5 grants.
What is The Thompson Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Thompson Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $2,450, and its average grant was $2,817, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Thompson Foundation Inc give grants?
The Thompson Foundation Inc's top state is Kentucky, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maine (29%) and New York (12%).
Does The Thompson Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Thompson Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Thompson Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Thompson Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Harrods Creek Baptist Church ($5,000), University of Louisvville Foundation ($3,000) and Main Health Barbara Bush Children's Hospital ($2,900), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Thompson Foundation Inc?
The Thompson Foundation Inc reported $225K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (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 is The Thompson Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Thompson Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-6023755. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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