Thomas B Dameron Jr Foundation
The Thomas B Dameron Jr Foundation is a private foundation based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Its 2023 filing reports three grants totaling $2,242,250; its 2024 and 2025 filings each report zero grants.
Thomas B Dameron Jr Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,411,384
- +11.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $169,300
- +136.4% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $152,156
- +169.8% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $17,144
- +12.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Thomas B Dameron Jr Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3336 White Oak Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone: (919) 787-3197
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thomas B Dameron Jr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 89 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Thomas B Dameron Jr Foundation gives
- Giving grew 933% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $217K (2020) to $2.2M (2023). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of America Charitable Gift FD Boston, MA | Charity | $1,121,000 |
| Community Foundation for Greater at Atlanta, GA | Charity | $1,121,000 |
| Motherhood Behind Bars Atlanta, GA | Charity | $250 |
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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 | $1,411,384 | $169,300 | $17,144 | — | — | — | $152,156 | $74,197 |
| 2024 | $1,266,432 | $71,617 | $15,217 | — | — | — | $56,400 | $66,614 |
| 2023 | $1,209,768 | $349,900 | $2,261,293 | $2,242,250 | 3 | $2,242,250 | $330,857 | $134,982 |
| 2022 | $4,246,983 | $223,910 | $289,307 | $240,500 | 43 | $240,500 | $175,103 | $233,513 |
| 2021 | $4,315,499 | $448,509 | $284,067 | $248,500 | 43 | $248,500 | $412,942 | $239,966 |
| 2020 | $4,160,163 | $160,711 | $248,102 | $217,000 | 37 | — | $125,927 | $229,272 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas B Dameron Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $74K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported three grants totaling $2,242,250. One documented recipient, BANK OF AMERICA CHARITABLE GIFT FD, received $1,121,000. The recipient describes itself as a public charity that makes grants on behalf of individuals and families who create donor-advised funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists THOMAS B DAMERON III as trustee and chair, and PAMELA JOHNSON DAMERON as trustee and secretary.
Thomas B Dameron Jr Foundation is led by Thomas B. Dameron III, Trustee & Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas B. Dameron III
Trustee & Chair
Trustee → Trustee & Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Pamela Johnson Dameron
Trustee & Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: David Henry Dameron (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Nancy D. Almquist (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Rebecca Jane Dameron (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 Thomas B Dameron Jr Foundation
How large is Thomas B Dameron Jr Foundation?
Thomas B Dameron Jr Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $169K.
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas B Dameron Jr Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Thomas B Dameron Jr Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Thomas B Dameron Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $74K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Thomas B Dameron Jr Foundation's EIN?
Thomas B Dameron Jr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0798389. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Thomas B Dameron Jr 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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