Thomas V Giddens Jr Charitable Foundation
The Thomas V Giddens Jr Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Fircrest, Washington. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Washington and other states, with grant purposes listed as general support for its largest recipients.
Thomas V Giddens Jr Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Thomas V Giddens Jr Charitable Foundation gave $900K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Washington. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $900,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $18,178,626
- -2.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (13 of 36, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Washington (69% 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 V Giddens Jr Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 314 Farallone Ave, Fircrest, WA 98466
Phone: (815) 391-3789
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thomas V Giddens Jr Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ruth's Place ($70K). Together the top 10 received $395K.
Grant Size Distribution
191 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 178 grants of 191 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 69% of grant dollars went to organizations in Washington and 26% to organizations in Texas. Illinois received 3% and Pennsylvania 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Thomas V Giddens Jr Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 36 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $759K (2020) to $1.2M (2019). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $900K.
*2022: Covers 19 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ruth's Place Granbury, TX | General Support | $70,000 |
| Tacoma Parks Foundation Tacoma, WA | General Support | $50,000 |
| NW Children's Foundation Seattle, WA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Granbury ISD MCJROTC Granbury, TX | General Support | $40,000 |
| Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center Tacoma, WA | General Support | $35,000 |
| Olympic Angels Port Townsend, WA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Paluxy River CAC Granbury, TX | General Support | $30,000 |
| Olive Crest Bellevue, WA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Carry Lynn Children's Center Rockford, IL | General Support | $30,000 |
| Youthnet Mt Vernon, WA | General Support | $30,000 |
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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 | $18,178,626 | $1,146,794 | $1,556,925 | $900,000 | 36 | $1,398,422 | $1,001,457 | $1,190,232 |
| 2023 | $18,682,197 | $1,241,764 | $1,506,176 | $900,000 | 40 | $1,366,305 | $1,134,818 | $1,124,089 |
| 2022* | $18,944,489 | $2,094,607 | $1,933,994 | $1,142,500 | 51 | $1,742,036 | $1,939,588 | $1,890,769 |
| 2021 | $18,783,876 | $2,365,222 | $1,300,790 | $847,000 | 34 | — | $2,263,158 | $1,106,156 |
| 2020 | $17,719,444 | $1,417,212 | $1,360,148 | $759,000 | 30 | — | $1,307,139 | $1,058,015 |
| 2019 | $17,662,380 | $952,461 | $1,784,935 | $1,182,566 | 41 | — | $838,562 | $1,150,059 |
*2022: Covers 19 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas V Giddens Jr Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations serving children and families, youth, and community members. For example, NW Children’s Foundation describes its mission as ending the intergenerational cycle of child abuse, neglect, and trauma. Youthnet says it provides educational and social services to youth and families, with a focus on underserved at-risk youth and families. Tacoma Community House describes its work as creating opportunities for immigrants, refugees, and other community members through services focused on self-sufficiency, inclusion, and advocacy.
Other 2024 recipients include HopeCentral, which describes its mission as sharing the love of Jesus through enhanced primary care for the community, and Spokane Tribal Network, which says it brings resources to Spokane Tribal communities and works to restore lives, families, cultural traditions, ecosystems, and hope.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 36 grants totaling $900,000 in 2024. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $70,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest award was $70,000 to Ruth’s Place in Granbury, Texas. Other large grants included $50,000 each to Tacoma Parks Foundation and NW Children’s Foundation; $40,000 to Granbury ISD MCJROTC; and $35,000 to Multicultural Child and Family Hope Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark Kotnour as treasurer and director, Richard Watkins as president and director, Sam Watkins as secretary and director, and Timothy Kotnour as vice president and director.
Thomas V Giddens Jr Charitable Foundation is led by Richard Watkins, President & Director on every filing since 2019; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Watkins
President & Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$159K (2019) → $141K (2024)
Mark Kotnour
Treasurer & Director
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$139K (2019) → $141K (2024)
Sam Watkins
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
$11K (2022) → $72K (2024)
Timothy Kotnour
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$37K (2022) → $132K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Paul Cavanaugh (2019–2021) — Vice President & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $141K, to Mark Kotnour (Treasurer & Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Thomas V Giddens Jr Charitable Foundation
How much does Thomas V Giddens Jr Charitable Foundation give each year?
Thomas V Giddens Jr Charitable Foundation gave $900K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $900K across 40 grants.
What is Thomas V Giddens Jr Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Thomas V Giddens Jr Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $25,000, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Thomas V Giddens Jr Charitable Foundation that year got $20K on average.
Where does Thomas V Giddens Jr Charitable Foundation give grants?
Thomas V Giddens Jr Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tacoma, WA (8 grants), Seattle, WA (7 grants), Granbury, TX (5 grants) and Bellevue, WA (2 grants).
Does Thomas V Giddens Jr Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Thomas V Giddens Jr Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (36 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Thomas V Giddens Jr Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Thomas V Giddens Jr Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ruth's Place ($70,000), Tacoma Parks Foundation ($50,000) and NW Children's Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas V Giddens Jr Charitable Foundation?
Thomas V Giddens Jr Charitable Foundation reported $18.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Thomas V Giddens Jr Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations serving children and families, youth, and community members. For example, NW Children’s Foundation describes its mission as ending the intergenerational cycle of child abuse, neglect, and trauma. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas V Giddens Jr Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Thomas V Giddens Jr Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Thomas V Giddens Jr Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-2047741. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Thomas V Giddens Jr Charitable Foundation 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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