The Thompson Foundation
The Thompson Foundation is a private foundation based in Middleburg, Virginia. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2025 filing reports 15 grants totaling $10,200, primarily to recipients in Virginia.
The Thompson Foundation at a glance
In short: The Thompson Foundation gave $10K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $680), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,200
- +148.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $680
- -17.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $1,435,279
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Thompson Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 919, Middleburg, VA 20118
Phone: (540) 729-0420
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Thompson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Seven Loaves ($2K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia and 6% to recipients in Washington, DC. The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its support as including local organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Thompson Foundation gives
- 8% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2024) to $10K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Great Meadows Foundation The Plains, VA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Middleburg Museum Middleburg, VA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Seven Loaves Middleburg, VA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Seven Loaves Middleburg, VA | Donation | $1,000 |
| The Arc of Loudoun Leesburg, VA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Windy Hill Foundation Middleburg, VA | Donation | $1,000 |
| A Place to Be Middleburg, VA | Donation | $750 |
| Community Music School Upperville, VA | Donation | $750 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Winchester, VA | Donation | $500 |
| Boulder Crest Foundation Bluemont, VA | Donation | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,435,279 | $42 | $13,564 | $10,200 | 15 | $13,564 | $42 |
| 2024 | $1,448,801 | $360 | $7,786 | $4,100 | 5 | $7,587 | $43 |
| 2020 | $1,071,286 | $10 | $22,236 | — | — | — | $10 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. In its 2024 filing, it described donations to local community education and support service organizations, local organizations serving people with disabilities or special interest groups, and local land preservation organizations.
Its 2025 grantees include organizations working in food assistance, affordable housing, disability advocacy and support, music therapy and the expressive arts, and historic preservation. For example, Seven Loaves Services says it provides food, personal supplies, and other assistance to people in need. Windy Hill Foundation says it provides subsidized and affordable housing and enrichment activities. The Arc of Loudoun says it advocates for, educates, serves, and supports people with disabilities and their families. A Place to Be says it creates community, belonging, and hope through music therapy, performance, and expressive arts.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $10,200. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $1,000, with a median of $750.
Notable 2025 grants included $1,000 each to Great Meadows Foundation, Middleburg Museum, Seven Loaves, The Arc of Loudoun, and Windy Hill Foundation. Other reported awards included $750 to A Place to Be and Community Music School, and $500 each to Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, Boulder Crest Foundation, Piedmont Historical Association, and Smile Train.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists:
- Mark L. Thompson — President
- Ann C. Thompson — Vice Preside
- Cynthia A. Dougherty — Secretary/TR
The Thompson Foundation is led by Mark L. Thompson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark L. Thompson
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ann C. Thompson
Vice President
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cynthia A. Dougherty
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: W. Dewey Rasnake (2020) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Thompson Foundation
How much does The Thompson Foundation give each year?
The Thompson Foundation gave $10K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4K across 5 grants.
What is The Thompson Foundation's typical grant size?
The Thompson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $750, and its average grant was $680, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Thompson Foundation give grants?
The Thompson Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Middleburg, VA (7 grants), The Plains, VA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Thompson Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Thompson Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (15 grants).
Who are The Thompson Foundation's largest grantees?
The Thompson Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Seven Loaves ($2,000 across 2 grants), Middleburg Museum ($1,100 across 2 grants) and Great Meadows Foundation ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Thompson Foundation?
The Thompson Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $42.
What does The Thompson Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. In its 2024 filing, it described donations to local community education and support service organizations, local organizations serving people with disabilities or special interest groups, and local land preservation organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Thompson Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds 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 Thompson Foundation's EIN?
The Thompson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1686055. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Thompson 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.
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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