Thomas Family Foundation
The Thomas Family Foundation is a private foundation established in 2000 and registered as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. The foundation maintains dual locations in Sandpoint, Idaho and Fremont, California. It operates as a grantmaking foundation with no employees, distributing funds to charitable, religious, scientific, and educational organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.6M
+288.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
+102.5% YoY
Grant Count
18
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$76K
+35.0% YoY
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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's specific purpose is limited to the grant of contributions to charitable, religious, scientific, educational, and other organizations recognized as tax-exempt. The foundation supports a diverse range of causes including:
- Environment and climate change
- Farming training and tools
- Humanitarian care
- Housing assistance
- Education and support services
- Support for special needs children in music programs
Grantmaking
The foundation made 19 grants in its most recent fiscal year. Recent notable grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states and cities, including:
- California (Fremont, Mountain View, San Jose, Santa Fe Springs, Sunnyvale)
- Idaho (Ponderay, Sandpoint)
- Washington (Olympia, Tumwater)
- Massachusetts (Boston)
- New York
- Pennsylvania (Gettysburg)
- Oklahoma (Oklahoma City)
- Maryland (Silver Spring)
- District of Columbia
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Fiscal Year (2024):
- Total Assets: $8,575,284
- Total Revenues: $7,779,975
- Total Expenses: $1,411,376
- Number of Employees: 0
The foundation maintains substantial assets and demonstrates consistent grantmaking activity, with revenue derived from interest, dividends, and stock holdings.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,575,284 | $2,206,685 | $1,443,961 |
| Revenue | $7,779,975 | $1,442,734 | $532,322 |
| Expenses | $1,411,376 | $679,992 | $400,075 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,365,000 | $674,030 | $395,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $7,776,196 | $1,441,153 | $476,521 |
| Distributable Amount | $707,359 | $687,310 | $703,526 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Feeding America ($250,000), Plant for the Planet Foundation ($210,000), Leaf ($110,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sandpoint Senior and DayBreak Centers Sandpoint, ID | HUMANITARIAN CARE | $30,000 |
| LEAF Fremont, CA | EDUCATION | $110,000 |
| Gettysburg Foundation Gettysburg, PA | EDUCATION | $100,000 |
| Our City Forest San Jose, CA | ENVIRONMENT | $50,000 |
| Angels On Stage San Jose, CA | EDUCATION | $35,000 |
| DOCTORS WITHOUT BOARDERS NEW YORK, NY | HUMANITARIAN CARE | $100,000 |
| Sustainable Harvest International Washington, DC | ENVIRONMENT | $90,000 |
| Trees for the future Silver Spring, MD | EDUCATION | $100,000 |
| Ameri Cares Stamford, CT | HUMANITY | $50,000 |
| PLANT FOR THE PLANET FOUNDATION Santa Fe Springs, CA | ENVIRONMENT | $210,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by:
- Janet McKeough — President and Chairman of the Board
- Robert Thomas — Chief Financial Officer
- Brian Thomas — Secretary
All key personnel serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANET MCKEOUGH | PRESIDENT & CHAIRMAN OF THE BO | — | — |
| ROBERT THOMAS | CFO | — | — |
| BRIAN THOMAS | SECRETARY | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Thomas Family Foundation fund?
The foundation's specific purpose is limited to the grant of contributions to charitable, religious, scientific, educational, and other organizations recognized as tax-exempt. The foundation supports a diverse range of causes including: • Environment and climate change • Farming training and tools • Humanitarian care • Housing assistance • Education and support services • Support for special needs children in music programs
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas Family Foundation?
The foundation made 19 grants in its most recent fiscal year. Recent notable grants include: • Feeding America: $250,000 (Humanitarian) • Gettysburg Foundation: $100,000 (Education) • Trees for the Future: $100,000 (Education) The foundation also supports Habitat for Humanity and similar organizations. Revenue from interest, dividends, and stock holdings supports the foundation's grantmaking activities.
Where does Thomas Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states and cities, including: • California (Fremont, Mountain View, San Jose, Santa Fe Springs, Sunnyvale) • Idaho (Ponderay, Sandpoint) • Washington (Olympia, Tumwater) • Massachusetts (Boston) • New York • Pennsylvania (Gettysburg) • Oklahoma (Oklahoma City) • Maryland (Silver Spring) • District of Columbia
What size grants does Thomas Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Thomas Family Foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $1.4M — an average of about $76K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Thomas Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Thomas Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $707K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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