Thomas V Giddens Jr Charitable Foundation
The Thomas V Giddens Jr Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 2002 and based in Fircrest, Washington. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic giving, with a primary focus on supporting vulnerable populations in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$900K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
36
-10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
+11.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation makes grants primarily in Washington for the benefit of abused and neglected children. Beyond this core focus, the foundation's grantmaking extends to education, human services, and philanthropy and voluntarism.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 28 grants totaling approximately $792,500 in 2023.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on Washington, with additional giving in Texas and Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $18.7 million (as of 2023)
Annual Giving: $900,000 (2024 filing)
Total Revenues: $1.24 million (2023)
Total Expenses: $1.51 million (2023)
Investment Income: $570,691 (2023)
Liabilities: $0 (2023)
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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
179 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK KOTNOUR | TREASURER & DIRECTOR | 40 | $141,400 |
| RICHARD WATKINS | President & Director | 40 | $141,400 |
| SAM WATKINS | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR | 15 | $72,400 |
| TIMOTHY KOTNOUR | VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 40 | $132,400 |
Contact Information
Address: 314 Farallone Ave, Fircrest, WA 98466-7106
Telephone: 815-391-3789
EIN: 41-2047741
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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