Thomas Thompson Trust
The Thomas Thompson Trust is a private foundation established in 1869 and based in Boston, Massachusetts. Operating as an independent 501(c)(3) organization, the Trust distributes grants to charitable organizations serving specific geographic regions in the Northeast.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.4M
+69.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
+9.8% YoY
Grant Count
45
+12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
-2.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Trust's mission is to make grants to charitable organizations whose work and purposes promote health, education, or general social or civic betterment in its designated service areas. The foundation places particular emphasis on healthcare and other social services.
Funding interests include:
- Health and healthcare
- Education
- Social services
- Civic betterment
The Trust considers grants for:
- General operating support
- Program support
- Capital campaigns
- Multi-year projects
- Start-up support
- Capacity building
Grantmaking
Applications are submitted through the Trust's online application portal. For questions about the application process, applicants should contact Susan T. Monahan, Grants Coordinator, at smonahan@verrill-law.com or 978-500-0786.
Grant Range
of approximately $15,000 and an average grant size of $26,800.
Average Grant
of $26,800.
Review Cycle
- October 1
How to Apply
** Trustees meet quarterly with the following application deadlines:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Thomas Thompson Trust limits its distribution of funds to organizations located in:
- Windham County, Vermont (primarily the Town of Brattleboro)
- Dutchess County, New York (primarily the Town of Rhinebeck)
Funded organizations must predominantly serve residents in these designated areas.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending May 2025:
- Total Assets: $17,394,416
- Total Revenue: $8,350,545
- Total Expenses: $1,195,476
- Total Giving: $1,001,000
- Investment Income and Dividends: $419,274
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,394,416 | $10,246,762 | $11,020,599 |
| Revenue | $8,350,545 | $514,297 | $600,647 |
| Expenses | $1,195,476 | $1,087,797 | $1,260,113 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,116,512 | $1,022,416 | $1,204,381 |
| Net Investment Income | $8,271,581 | $448,916 | $544,915 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,190,902 | $1,111,249 | $1,013,064 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
220 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Michael F. O'Connell – Trustee
- Susan T. Monahan – Trustee and Grants Coordinator
- Ellen M. Harrington – Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL F O'CONNELL | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| SUSAN T MONAHAN | TRUSTEE | 5 | $47,397 |
| ELLEN M HARRINGTON | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 1 Federal Street, 20th Floor, Boston, MA 02110
Phone: 617-951-1116
Website: thomasthompsontrust.org
Email: smonahan@verrill-law.com
EIN: 03-0179429
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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