Thompkins Family Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Valparaiso, IN EIN: 84-3765414

Thompkins Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Valparaiso, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $28K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $19K.

Thompkins Family Foundation at a glance

In short: Thompkins Family Foundation gave $19K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $19K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2021)
$19,431
+288.6% vs 2020
Grants made (2021)
1
+0.0% vs 2020
Average grant
$19,431
+288.6% vs 2020
Median grant
$19,431
Total assets
$27,560
-63.8% vs 2020
Primary geography
Ohio (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.

Who Thompkins Family Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2021

Xavier University: $19KXavier University$19K

The largest 2021 recipient was Xavier University ($19K).

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

CincinnatiCrown Point

How Thompkins Family Foundation gives

  • In 2021 it paid out 322% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15K$20K1 grant2020 1 grant2021

From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $19K (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $19K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Xavier University Cincinnati, OHTo further the non-exempt purpose of the recipient.$19,431
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2021$27,560—$53,174$19,4311$19,431—$6,034
2020$76,139$28,215$5,000$5,0001—$28,221$4,169

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thompkins Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Thompkins Family Foundation's 2021 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.

Officers on the 2021 filing

  • Anton Thompkins

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Josh Thompkins

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Joy A Thompkins

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Thompkins Family Foundation

How much does Thompkins Family Foundation give each year?

Thompkins Family Foundation gave $19K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $5K across 1 grant.

How large is Thompkins Family Foundation?

Thompkins Family Foundation reported $28K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is Thompkins Family Foundation?

Thompkins Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Valparaiso, IN. It holds $28K in total assets as of 2021.

Where does Thompkins Family Foundation operate?

Thompkins Family Foundation has awarded grants in Indiana, Ohio.

What is Thompkins Family Foundation's EIN?

Thompkins Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3765414. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021

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