Thomas H and Carolyn L
Thomas H and Carolyn L is a private foundation based in Park City, Utah. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $278,631 through 10 grants.
Thomas H and Carolyn L at a glance
In short: Thomas H and Carolyn L gave $279K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in Utah. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $278,631
- +76.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -23.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,863
- +128.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,466
- Total assets
- $1,317,843
- -4.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Utah (62% 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 H and Carolyn L
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited grant requests from outside organizations. The filing names Thomas Fey as the contact, states that there is no set format for application materials, and lists no deadlines. The filing also says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Thomas Fey
Mailing address: PO Box 684020, Park City, UT 84068-4020
Phone: (435) 647-0978
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thomas H and Carolyn L funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Green Bay National RR Museum ($100K). Together the top 10 received $279K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 69 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Utah (62%), Wisconsin (36%), and Virginia (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Thomas H and Carolyn L open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $42K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $45K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 228% 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 $158K (2023) to $279K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $279K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Green Bay National RR Museum Green Bay, WI | GEN OPS | $100,000 |
| Fosmmitt Park City, UT | GEN OPS | $52,200 |
| Park City Educational Foundation Foundation Park City, UT | Grants and Schloarships | $45,000 |
| University of Utah - Museum of Fine Arts Salt Lake City, UT | Art Education | $25,000 |
| Westminster College Salt Lake City, UT | Education | $20,000 |
| Egyptian Theater Park City, UT | GEN OPS | $14,931 |
| Utah Symphony Salt Lake City, UT | GEN OPS | $8,000 |
| University of Utah - Erdc Salt Lake City, UT | GEN OPS | $6,000 |
| Middlebury Community Charter School Middleberg, VA | GEN OPS | $5,000 |
| University of Utah - Natural History Museum Salt Lake City, UT | GEN OPS | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,317,843 | $239,719 | $304,008 | $278,631 | 10 | $278,631 | $239,719 | $122,207 |
| 2023 | $1,382,132 | $124,905 | $167,827 | $158,254 | 13 | $158,254 | $124,905 | $112,648 |
| 2022 | $1,425,054 | $33,279 | $187,294 | $181,034 | 12 | $181,034 | $33,279 | $123,005 |
| 2021 | $1,579,069 | $313,946 | $277,581 | $254,918 | 17 | $254,918 | $313,946 | $130,245 |
| 2020 | $1,542,704 | $190,972 | $230,037 | $210,255 | 17 | — | $190,972 | $121,480 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas H and Carolyn L reported a distributable amount of $122K 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
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations working in education, arts and culture, and other areas, with several grants designated for general operations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $278,631. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $100,000, with a median of $17,466.
The largest grants were $100,000 to Green Bay National Railroad Museum for general operations; $52,200 to FOSMMITT for general operations; and $45,000 to Park City Educational Foundation Foundation for grants and scholarships. Other grants included $25,000 to the University of Utah’s Museum of Fine Arts for art education and $20,000 to Westminster College for education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas H Fey as treasurer, Carolyn L Fey as president, Josephine B Fey as secretary, Caroline H Fey as vice president, and Thomas H Fey Jr as vice president.
Thomas H and Carolyn L is led by Carolyn L. Fey, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carolyn L. Fey
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caroline H. Fey
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Josephine B. Fey
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas H. Fey
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas H. Fey Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 H and Carolyn L
How much does Thomas H and Carolyn L give each year?
Thomas H and Carolyn L gave $279K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $158K across 13 grants.
What is Thomas H and Carolyn L's typical grant size?
Thomas H and Carolyn L's median grant in 2024 was $17,466, and its average grant was $27,863, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Thomas H and Carolyn L that year got $42K on average.
Where does Thomas H and Carolyn L give grants?
Thomas H and Carolyn L gives mostly in Utah: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (5 grants) and Park City, UT (3 grants).
Does Thomas H and Carolyn L give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Thomas H and Carolyn L's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Gen Ops" (7 grants).
Who are Thomas H and Carolyn L's largest grantees?
Thomas H and Carolyn L's largest 2024 grantees include Green Bay National RR Museum ($100,000), Fosmmitt ($52,200) and Park City Educational Foundation Foundation ($45,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas H and Carolyn L?
Thomas H and Carolyn L reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $279K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $122K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Thomas H and Carolyn L fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations working in education, arts and culture, and other areas, with several grants designated for general operations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas H and Carolyn L?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited grant requests from outside organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Thomas H and Carolyn L's EIN?
Thomas H and Carolyn L's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0532783. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Thomas H and Carolyn L 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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