Thomas More Institute
The Thomas Moore Institute is a company of scholars and teachers who promote teaching and learning in the classical liberal arts and the study of ethical and Christian contexts with which they are historically associated and within which they flourish. The Institute accomplishes these purposes through its sponsorhsip of lectures, classes, seminars and through publications, the maintenance of a library and grants to individuals.
Thomas More Institute at a glance
In short: Thomas More Institute gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,000
- +42.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $644,204
- +19.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Thomas More Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Jerome Institute ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2023) to $10K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jerome Institute Washington, DC | Scholarships | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $644,204 | $203,926 | $99,851 | $10,000 | 1 | $20,393 |
| 2024 | $540,130 | $130,128 | $103,881 | $7,000 | Total only | $23,516 |
| 2023 | $513,882 | $108,175 | $56,042 | $4,000 | Total only | $21,775 |
| 2022 | $461,749 | $302,824 | $20,502 | — | — | $2,424 |
| 2021 | $179,427 | $196,017 | $16,590 | — | — | $165 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Thomas More Institute
Based on IRS filings
Thomas More Institute is a public charity focused on Education, based in Fort Worth, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $644K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $20K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Thomas More Institute is led by Don Carlson, Chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Don Carlson
Chairman
Vice Chairman → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Kennedy
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Stephen Shivone
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Adam Muller
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Mulliken
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lois J Kapp
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James Patrick (2021–2023) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 More Institute
How much does Thomas More Institute give each year?
Thomas More Institute gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $7K in grants paid.
How large is Thomas More Institute?
Thomas More Institute reported $644K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $204K.
What is Thomas More Institute?
Thomas More Institute is a public charity focused on Education, based in Fort Worth, TX. It holds $644K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Thomas More Institute operate?
Thomas More Institute has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Thomas More Institute's EIN?
Thomas More Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2687522. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 19, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 5, 2026)
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