Thomas and Nancy Rost
Thomas and Nancy Rost is a private foundation based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports $38,500 in grants to 12 charitable organizations, with listed recipients including religious organizations, a university, and charitable and relief organizations.
Thomas and Nancy Rost at a glance
In short: Thomas and Nancy Rost gave $39K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Arizona. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $38,500
- -12.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,208
- -4.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $471,766
- +1.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (26% 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 and Nancy Rost
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1208 Copperwood Drive, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302-1926
Phone: (248) 642-2504
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thomas and Nancy Rost funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alliance Defending Freedom ($10K). Together the top 10 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were Arizona (26%), North Carolina (16%), Wisconsin (14%), Georgia (13%), and Colorado (13%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Thomas and Nancy Rost open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 198% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2018–2025). 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 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2023) to $44K (2024). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance Defending Freedom Scottsdale, AZ | Support Charitable Mission | $10,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Assoc Charlotte, NC | Support Charitable Mission | $5,000 |
| Walk Thru the Bible Ministries Atlanta, GA | Support Charitable Mission | $5,000 |
| Focus on the Family Colorado Springs, CO | Support Charitable Mission | $5,000 |
| Marantha Baptist University Watertown, WI | Support Charitable Mission | $5,000 |
| Covenant Church of Naples Naples, FL | Support Charitable Mission | $2,000 |
| Our Daily Bread Ministries Grand Rapids, MI | Support Charitable Mission | $2,000 |
| Bethel Baptist Church Kalamazoo, MI | Support Charitable Mission | $1,500 |
| The Salvation Army Southfield, MI | Support Charitable Mission | $1,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Relief Fund Boone, NC | Support Charitable Missiom | $1,000 |
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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 | $471,766 | $46,372 | $38,500 | $38,500 | 12 | $38,500 | $21,372 | — |
| 2024 | $463,894 | $48,258 | $43,750 | $43,750 | 13 | $43,750 | $20,300 | — |
| 2023 | $459,386 | $462,948 | $12,200 | $12,200 | 10 | $12,200 | $448 | $273 |
| 2022 | $3,731 | $12,233 | $12,900 | $12,900 | 11 | $12,900 | $233 | — |
| 2021 | $4,398 | $12,897 | $14,400 | $14,400 | 10 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $5,901 | $17,279 | $20,000 | $20,000 | 9 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $7,885 | $17,565 | $16,400 | $16,400 | 9 | — | $315 | $316 |
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 include support for organizations whose own stated missions include advancing religious expression and Christian education. For example, Alliance Defending Freedom describes its mission as defending the right to live and speak the truth; Walk Thru the Bible Ministries says it seeks to ignite passion for the Bible and equip pastors and leaders; and Liberty University describes itself as a distinctively Christian academic community providing collegiate education. These are the grantees’ missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $38,500 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest listed grants were $10,000 to Alliance Defending Freedom; $5,000 each to Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Walk Thru the Bible Ministries, Focus on the Family, and Maranatha Baptist University; and $2,000 each to Covenant Church of Naples and Our Daily Bread Ministries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas F Rost as President and Nancy L Rost as Secretary. David M Thoms is listed as Vice Preside.
Thomas and Nancy Rost is led by Thomas F. Rost, President Tr since 2022 (on filings since 2018); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas F. Rost
President Tr
President, Treasurer & Director → President Tr, 2022
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
David M. Thoms
Vice President
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Nancy L. Rost
Secretary
Secretary & Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "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 Thomas and Nancy Rost
How much does Thomas and Nancy Rost give each year?
Thomas and Nancy Rost gave $39K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $44K across 13 grants.
What is Thomas and Nancy Rost's typical grant size?
Thomas and Nancy Rost's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,208, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Thomas and Nancy Rost give grants?
Thomas and Nancy Rost's top state is Arizona, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (16%) and Wisconsin (14%).
Does Thomas and Nancy Rost give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Thomas and Nancy Rost's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Charitable Mission" (11 grants).
Who are Thomas and Nancy Rost's largest grantees?
Thomas and Nancy Rost's largest 2025 grantees include Alliance Defending Freedom ($10,000), Billy Graham Evangelistic Assoc ($5,000) and Walk Thru the Bible Ministries ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas and Nancy Rost?
Thomas and Nancy Rost reported $472K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $46K.
What does Thomas and Nancy Rost fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own stated missions include advancing religious expression and Christian education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas and Nancy Rost?
The foundation 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 Thomas and Nancy Rost's EIN?
Thomas and Nancy Rost's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3328273. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Does Thomas and Nancy Rost 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS April 12, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2025
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