Thomas Family Foundation Inc
Thomas Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Windermere, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports 13 grants totaling $92,366 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in athletics, hunger relief, housing, healthcare, and the arts.
Thomas Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Thomas Family Foundation Inc gave $92K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Florida. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $92,366
- -36.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,105
- -31.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $423,594
- +44.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (66% 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 Family Foundation Inc
- 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: 5390 Isleworth Country Cl, Windermere, FL 34786
Phone: (212) 983-6409
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thomas Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University Athletic Association Inc ($21K). Together the top 10 received $91K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 67 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (66%), Connecticut (22%), Indiana (5%), Georgia (5%), and Massachusetts (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Thomas Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 43% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 61% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2021) to $162K (2022). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University Athletic Association Inc Gainesville, FL | Provide a championship experience with integrity on and off the field for student-athletes and the gator nation | $20,783 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Orlando Orlando, FL | CHURCH | $20,500 |
| Fill in the Blanks Norwalk, CT | To help fight childhood hunger by providing needy children with meals on the weekends. | $20,000 |
| Family Promise Orlando Orlando, FL | Helps families experiencing homelessness and low-income families achieve sustainable housing and self-sufficiency through a community-based response. | $10,000 |
| D Philips Center for the Performing Arts Orlando, FL | To bring all kinds of performing arts to people from all walks of life, all around the world. | $5,000 |
| Healthnet Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | Provide enduring support for healthnet centers and programs through funding and thecultivation of community friendships, partners, and donors | $5,000 |
| Bloom Our Youth Inc Fayetteville, GA | To empower Georgia's families and communities to transform the lives of children impacted by foster care. | $5,000 |
| Shepherd's Hope Inc Winter Garden, FL | Provide access to free health care for the uninsured | $2,500 |
| Florida Achievement Support Trust Coral Gables, FL | Provide life-changie impact for gator student-athletes and the uf community | $2,000 |
| Pan Mass Challenge Needham, MA | Raises funds for dana-farber cancer institute, a world leader in adult and pediatric cancer treatment and research. | $616 |
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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 | $423,594 | $146,150 | $15,917 | $92,366 | 13 | $10,937 | $144,239 | $17,994 |
| 2024 | $293,373 | $223,243 | $150,023 | $145,462 | 14 | $147,592 | $220,812 | $25,485 |
| 2023 | $220,169 | $11,345 | $78,888 | $75,096 | 17 | $76,903 | $9,360 | $29,938 |
| 2022 | $287,405 | $11,005 | $164,952 | $161,547 | 11 | $163,246 | $9,304 | $31,850 |
| 2021 | $354,873 | $12,700 | $64,089 | $59,125 | 12 | $59,125 | $10,422 | $44,298 |
| 2020 | $406,245 | $14,328 | $97,138 | $95,573 | 16 | — | $13,545 | $35,374 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $18K 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 show support for organizations in several fields. Among the grantees, University Athletic Association Inc. describes its mission as providing “a championship experience with integrity” for student-athletes and the Gator Nation. HealthNet Foundation Inc. says it provides enduring support for HealthNet’s health centers and programs. Bloom Our Youth Inc. says it works to empower Georgia families and communities to transform the lives of children impacted by foster care. Shepherd’s Hope Inc. describes itself as a volunteer organization helping provide healthcare access for uninsured people.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $92,366. Grant amounts ranged from $214 to $20,783, with a median of $5,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $20,783 to University Athletic Association Inc.; $20,500 to First Presbyterian Church of Orlando; $20,000 to Fill in the Blanks; and $10,000 to Family Promise Orlando. Other reported grants included $5,000 each to D Philips Center for the Performing Arts, HealthNet Foundation Inc., and Bloom Our Youth Inc., and $2,500 to Shepherd’s Hope Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David M Thomas as president and Carolyn T Thomas as vice president and secretary.
Thomas Family Foundation Inc is led by David M. Thomas, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David M. Thomas
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn T. Thomas
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Family Foundation Inc
How much does Thomas Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Thomas Family Foundation Inc gave $92K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $145K across 14 grants.
What is Thomas Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Thomas Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,105, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Thomas Family Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does Thomas Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Thomas Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (22%) and Indiana (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (3 grants).
Does Thomas Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Thomas Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Thomas Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Thomas Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include University Athletic Association Inc ($20,783), First Presbyterian Church of Orlando ($20,500) and Fill in the Blanks ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas Family Foundation Inc?
Thomas Family Foundation Inc reported $424K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (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 does Thomas Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations in several fields. Among the grantees, University Athletic Association Inc. describes its mission as providing “a championship experience with integrity” for student-athletes and the Gator Nation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas Family Foundation Inc?
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 ↑
What is Thomas Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Thomas Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1604351. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Thomas Family Foundation Inc 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 31, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 2, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Thomas Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/thomas-family-foundation-inc-morg_13a352692ff34c49b6780ddceb244803
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