Thomas Family Foundation
Thomas Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Fremont, California, that made 18 grants totaling $1,365,000 in 2024. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated purposes covered humanity, the environment, education, and humanitarian care.
Thomas Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Thomas Family Foundation gave $1.4M across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $76K), top state California. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,365,000
- +102.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $75,833
- +35.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $8,575,284
- +288.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (5 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (32% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Thomas Family 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: Box 359 43575 Mission Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539
Phone: (208) 610-7691
Website: https://thomasfamilyfoundationinc.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thomas Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Feeding America ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 73 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. California received 32% of grant dollars, Illinois 20%, the District of Columbia 9%, and Pennsylvania and New York 7% each. Listed recipients were also located in Maryland, Connecticut, Idaho, Washington, Oklahoma, and other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Thomas Family Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 18 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $50K; repeat grants $86K. How we count
Medians: $35K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 60% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 193% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $395K (2022) to $1.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | Humanity | $250,000 |
| Plant for the Planet Foundation Santa Fe Springs, CA | Environment | $210,000 |
| Leaf Fremont, CA | Education | $110,000 |
| Gettysburg Foundation Gettysburg, PA | Education | $100,000 |
| Doctors Without Boarders New York, NY | Humanitarian Care | $100,000 |
| Trees for the future Silver Spring, MD | Education | $100,000 |
| Sustainable Harvest International Washington, DC | Environment | $90,000 |
| Our City Forest San Jose, CA | Environment | $50,000 |
| Ameri Cares Stamford, CT | Humanity | $50,000 |
| Better Together Animal Alliance Ponderay, ID | Humanity | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Filing type: Form 990-PF (a private foundation).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,575,284 | $7,779,975 | $1,411,376 | $1,365,000 | 18 | $1,365,000 | $7,776,196 | $707,359 |
| 2023 | $2,206,685 | $1,442,734 | $679,992 | $674,030 | 12 | $674,030 | $1,441,153 | $687,310 |
| 2022 | $1,443,961 | $532,322 | $400,075 | $395,000 | 9 | $395,000 | $476,521 | $703,526 |
| 2021 | $1,311,697 | $556,838 | $886,526 | $854,030 | 18 | $855,480 | $555,388 | $734,708 |
| 2020 | $1,641,384 | $1,845,740 | $668,905 | $665,000 | 16 | — | $1,844,550 | $499,636 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $707K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated website mission is to educate people about financial options and empower informed decisions. Its 2024 grant recipients included organizations working in areas such as food access, environmental work, education, and humanitarian services.
For example, Feeding America describes its mission as advancing change through equitable access to nutritious food. The Gettysburg Foundation says it works to preserve Gettysburg National Military Park and the Eisenhower National Historic Site and educate the public about their significance. Trees for the Future describes its mission as improving impoverished farmers’ livelihoods by revitalizing degraded lands; Sustainable Harvest International says it works toward a just and sustainable world through farmer training; and Our City Forest describes its work as cultivating a greener, healthier urban environment through community involvement.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $1,365,000. Grant amounts ranged from $20,000 to $250,000, with a median of $50,000. The largest awards included $250,000 to Feeding America, $210,000 to Plant for the Planet Foundation, $110,000 to LEAF, and $100,000 each to the Gettysburg Foundation, Doctors Without Borders, and Trees for the Future.
Other 2024 grants included $90,000 to Sustainable Harvest International, $50,000 to Our City Forest, $40,000 each to Family Education and Support Services and Child Care Action Council, and $30,000 to Khan Academy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Janet McKeough as President and Chairman of the Board, Robert Thomas as CFO, and Brian Thomas as Secretary.
Thomas Family Foundation is led by Janet McKeough, President & Chairman of the Bo on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Janet McKeough
President & Chairman of the Bo
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Thomas
CFO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brian Thomas
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Nancy Thomas (2020–2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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
How much does Thomas Family Foundation give each year?
Thomas Family Foundation gave $1.4M across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $674K across 12 grants.
What is Thomas Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Thomas Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $75,833, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Thomas Family Foundation that year got $50K on average.
Where does Thomas Family Foundation give grants?
Thomas Family Foundation's top state is California, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (20%) and District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and San Jose, CA (2 grants).
Does Thomas Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Thomas Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (8 grants), "Environment" (4 grants) and "Humanity" (4 grants).
Who are Thomas Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Thomas Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Feeding America ($250,000), Plant for the Planet Foundation ($210,000) and Leaf ($110,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas Family Foundation?
Thomas Family Foundation reported $8.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $707K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Thomas Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated website mission is to educate people about financial options and empower informed decisions. Its 2024 grant recipients included organizations working in areas such as food access, environmental work, education, and humanitarian services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas Family 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 ↑
What is Thomas Family Foundation's EIN?
Thomas Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3329512. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Thomas Family 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Thomas Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/thomas-family-foundation-morg_9a42369b0dcd404d876fb87f4458777c
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