Thomas a Plein Foundation Ltd
Thomas a Plein Foundation Ltd is a private foundation based in Appleton, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing reports 28 grants totaling $866,750 to organizations in several states; the listed grants include healthcare, education, community, and other charitable recipients.
Thomas a Plein Foundation Ltd at a glance
In short: Thomas a Plein Foundation Ltd gave $867K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $31K), top state Nevada. 57% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $866,750
- +72.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,955
- +54.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $8,211,401
- -6.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (16 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Nevada (49% 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 Thomas a Plein Foundation Ltd
- How to Apply
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The filing lists H Matthew Frazier as the contact for applications and requests a brief description of charitable purpose. It states that applications are accepted at any time and that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are accepted at any time.
- Deadline
- Applications are accepted at any time.
- Contact
Application contact: H Matthew Frazier
Mailing address: 1010 Industrial Rd 90, Boulder City, NV 89005
Phone: (702) 492-1177
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thomas a Plein Foundation Ltd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Rose Dominican Health Foundation ($365K). Together the top 10 received $635K.
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 126 grants of 129 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed across multiple states. Nevada received 49% of grant dollars, Wisconsin 16%, Florida 10%, Colorado 5%, and Massachusetts 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Thomas a Plein Foundation Ltd open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 28 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $46K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 43% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 102% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 177% of 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 $416K (2021) to $867K (2025). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $867K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Rose Dominican Health Foundation Henderson, NV | Public General Contribution | $365,000 |
| The BRIGADE(BOYS and Girls Assn) Neenah, WI | Public General Contribution | $50,000 |
| Aurora Healthcare Metro Milwaukee, WI | Public General Contribution | $30,000 |
| Griffith University Cambridge, MA | Public General Contribution | $30,000 |
| Midwest Shiba INU Rescure Gurnee, IL | Public General Contribution | $30,000 |
| University of South Florida Tampa, FL | Public General Contribution | $30,000 |
| Navajo Lutheran Mission Rock Point, AZ | Public General Contribution | $25,000 |
| Nighthawk Ranch Guffey, CO | Public General Contribution | $25,000 |
| Milwaukee Film Inc Milwaukee, WI | Public General Contribution | $25,000 |
| Southshore United Methodist Riverview, FL | Public General Contribution | $25,000 |
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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 | $8,211,401 | $537,532 | $1,068,826 | $866,750 | 28 | $866,750 | $537,532 | $489,852 |
| 2024 | $8,742,695 | $3,419,711 | $626,061 | $501,500 | 25 | $501,500 | $3,419,711 | $422,244 |
| 2023 | $5,949,045 | $461,659 | $525,027 | $425,600 | 25 | $425,600 | $428,117 | $411,186 |
| 2022 | $6,012,413 | $219,141 | $527,597 | $429,500 | 27 | $429,500 | $182,919 | $430,829 |
| 2021 | $6,320,869 | $874,490 | $493,034 | $416,050 | 24 | $416,050 | $834,616 | $485,105 |
| 2020 | $5,939,413 | $488,957 | $505,037 | $426,200 | 24 | — | $455,433 | $415,706 |
| 2019 | $5,955,493 | $516,817 | $514,172 | $436,900 | 22 | — | $484,009 | $400,173 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas a Plein Foundation Ltd reported a distributable amount of $490K 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 included support for a range of organizations. For example, Nighthawk Ranch says its mission is to provide camping and ranch experiences to children living with cancer; Milwaukee Film says it entertains, educates, and engages its community through cinematic experiences; and Ready for Life says it supports young people transitioning out of foster care, with services extending until they turn 28.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 28 grants totaling $866,750. Awards ranged from $1,750 to $365,000, with a median of $20,000.
The largest listed award was $365,000 to St Rose Dominican Health Foundation in Henderson, Nevada. Other notable grants included $50,000 to The Brigade (Boys and Girls Assn) in Neenah, Wisconsin; $30,000 each to Aurora Healthcare Metro in Milwaukee, Griffith University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Midwest Shiba Inu Rescue in Gurnee, Illinois, and the University of South Florida in Tampa; and $25,000 each to Navajo Lutheran Mission in Rock Point, Arizona; Nighthawk Ranch in Guffey, Colorado; Milwaukee Film in Milwaukee; Southshore United Methodist in Riverview, Florida; UW Oshkosh; and Satva Fund Sri Lanka in Tenafly, New Jersey. Ready for Life in Largo, Florida, received $15,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists H Matthew Frazier as president, Jason W Ketter as executive vice president, and Cathleen Moraites, Susan Novak-Tibbet, and Gregory Bender as directors.
Thomas a Plein Foundation Ltd is led by H. Matthew Frazier, President on every filing since 2019; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
H. Matthew Frazier
President
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
$10K (2019) → $13K (2025)
Susan Novak-Tibbet
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
$3K (2022) → $5K (2025)
Cathleen Moraites
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
$5K (2023) → $5K (2025)
Gregory Bender
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
$5K (2025)
Jason W. Ketter
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$10K (2019) → $13K (2025)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Kathleen Plein (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Mary Novak-Jandrey (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: David Naumcheff (2019) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $13K, to H Matthew Frazier (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Thomas a Plein Foundation Ltd
How much does Thomas a Plein Foundation Ltd give each year?
Thomas a Plein Foundation Ltd gave $867K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $502K across 25 grants.
What is Thomas a Plein Foundation Ltd's typical grant size?
Thomas a Plein Foundation Ltd's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $30,955, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Thomas a Plein Foundation Ltd that year got $19K on average.
Where does Thomas a Plein Foundation Ltd give grants?
Thomas a Plein Foundation Ltd's top state is Nevada, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Wisconsin (16%) and Florida (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (3 grants), Las Vegas, NV (3 grants), Guffey, CO (2 grants) and Vancouver, WA (2 grants).
Does Thomas a Plein Foundation Ltd give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Thomas a Plein Foundation Ltd's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Thomas a Plein Foundation Ltd's largest grantees?
Thomas a Plein Foundation Ltd's largest 2025 grantees include St Rose Dominican Health Foundation ($365,000), The BRIGADE(BOYS and Girls Assn) ($50,000) and Aurora Healthcare Metro ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas a Plein Foundation Ltd?
Thomas a Plein Foundation Ltd reported $8.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $867K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $490K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Thomas a Plein Foundation Ltd fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas a Plein Foundation Ltd?
The filing lists H Matthew Frazier as the contact for applications and requests a brief description of charitable purpose. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Thomas a Plein Foundation Ltd's EIN?
Thomas a Plein Foundation Ltd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1558684. 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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