Thompson & Knight Foundation
Thompson & Knight Foundation was a Dallas, Texas, public charity that gave financial support to civic and charitable organizations. Its 2021 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return. The filing says that after Thompson & Knight LLP was acquired by Holland & Knight LLP in 2021, the foundation’s board voted to transfer its remaining funds to the Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation; the foundation therefore appears to have wound down.
Thompson & Knight Foundation at a glance
In short: Thompson & Knight Foundation gave $444K across 32 grants in 2021 (avg $14K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $444,000
- +23.9% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 32
- +18.5% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $13,875
- +4.6% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- Texas (98% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Thompson & Knight Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1722 Routh St Suite 1500, Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: (214) 969-1700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thompson & Knight Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Booker T Washington School for the Performing Arts ($50K). Together the top 10 received $227K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 59 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 2% to recipients in Washington, DC. Most listed major recipients were based in Dallas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
How Thompson & Knight Foundation gives
- 28% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021). 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 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $358K (2020) to $444K (2021). In 2021 it made 32 grants totaling $444K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Booker T Washington School for the Performing Arts Dallas, TX | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| Cattle Baron's Ball Dallas, TX | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Dallas Children's Theatre Dallas, TX | Charitable Contribution | $21,500 |
| Community Partners of Dallas Dallas, TX | Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
| Dallas Zoo Dallas, TX | Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
| Shelter Ministries of Dallas Dallas, TX | Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
| Teesitura Network Dallas, TX | Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
| Human Rights Initiative Dallas, TX | Charitable Contribution | $17,500 |
| Trec Special Events Dallas, TX | Charitable Contribution | $17,500 |
| Child Care Group Dallas, TX | Charitable Contribution | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2021 filing reported 32 grants; the 2020 filing reported 27.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $479,264 | $678,752 | $444,000 | 32 | $2,118 |
| 2020 | $897,710 | $881,561 | $572,883 | $358,243 | 27 | $6,002 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation stated that its purpose was to give financial support to civic and charitable organizations. Its 2021 grants included organizations whose own missions span arts and culture, children’s services, education, community development, employment support, and other charitable activities. For example, the Dallas Symphony Association says its mission is to inspire and change lives through musical excellence; Community Partners of Dallas was among the foundation’s largest recipients, though no grantee mission is provided here.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $444,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,700 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest reported grants included $50,000 to Booker T Washington School for the Performing Arts, $25,000 to Cattle Baron’s Ball, $21,500 to Dallas Children’s Theatre, and $20,000 each to Community Partners of Dallas, Dallas Zoo, Shelter Ministries of Dallas, and Teesitura Network.
Other 2021 recipients included TREC Special Events, which received $17,500. TREC Special Events describes its work as raising funds for TREC Community Investors’ neighborhood redevelopment, job creation, economic opportunity, and affordable housing activities. The Salesmanship Club of Dallas received $13,250 and says it provides operating funds to the Momentous Institute for children’s educational and mental health services. The Dallas Symphony Association received $12,500. The foundation’s final-return status indicates that it appears to have wound down; the available information does not provide current application instructions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing listed Andrew Melsheimer as chair, Jesse Betts as vice chair, David Rosenberg as secretary, and Keith Whitman as treasurer. It also listed Kelly Rose, Brandon Bloom, Patrick Bredehoft, Walker Brierre, Greg Curry, and Robert Eickenroht as directors. The filing states that four foundation board members were elected to the Holland & Knight Charitable Foundation board following the transfer of funds; it does not identify them.
Thompson & Knight Foundation's 2021 filing lists 16 officers; none of the 16 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Ashley Phillips
Routh St Suite
Member → Routh St Suite, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill O'Connor
Routh St Suite
Member → Routh St Suite, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Bloom
Routh St Suite
Member → Routh St Suite, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Haynes
Routh St Suite
Member → Routh St Suite, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debra Villarreal
Routh St Suite
Member → Routh St Suite, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Curry
Routh St Suite
Member → Routh St Suite, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Rose
Routh St Suite
Assistant Secretary → Routh St Suite, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Bredehoft
Routh St Suite
Member → Routh St Suite, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rex Vanmiddlesworth
Routh St Suite
Member → Routh St Suite, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Eickenroht
Routh St Suite
Member → Routh St Suite, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tye Hancock
Routh St Suite
Member → Routh St Suite, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walker Brierre
Routh St Suite
Member → Routh St Suite, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Melsheimer Chair
Routh St Suite
New on the 2021 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Rosenberg Secretary
Routh St Suite
New on the 2021 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jesse Betts Vice Chair
Routh St Suite
New on the 2021 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Whitman Treasurer
Routh St Suite
New on the 2021 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Andrew Melsheimer (2020) — Chair
- Former: David Rosenberg (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Jesse Betts (2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Keith Whitman (2020) — Treasurer
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 Thompson & Knight Foundation
How much does Thompson & Knight Foundation give each year?
Thompson & Knight Foundation gave $444K across 32 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $358K across 27 grants.
What is Thompson & Knight Foundation's typical grant size?
Thompson & Knight Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,875, across 32 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990.
Where does Thompson & Knight Foundation give grants?
Thompson & Knight Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (23 grants), Houston, TX (5 grants) and Austin, TX (3 grants).
Who are Thompson & Knight Foundation's largest grantees?
Thompson & Knight Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Booker T Washington School for the Performing Arts ($50,000), Cattle Baron's Ball ($25,000) and Dallas Children's Theatre ($21,500), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Thompson & Knight Foundation fund?
The foundation stated that its purpose was to give financial support to civic and charitable organizations. Its 2021 grants included organizations whose own missions span arts and culture, children’s services, education, community development, employment support, and other charitable activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thompson & Knight Foundation?
Thompson & Knight Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Thompson & Knight Foundation's EIN?
Thompson & Knight Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2371851. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 4, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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