The purpose of the Foundation is to give financial support to civic and charitable organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$444K
+23.9% YoY
Grant Count
32
+18.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
+4.6% YoY
About Thompson & Knight Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Thompson & Knight Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DALLAS, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 32 grants totaling $444K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $897,710 |
| Revenue | $479,264 | $881,561 |
| Expenses | $678,752 | $572,883 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,118 | $6,002 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
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 2021
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest include Booker T Washington School for the Performing Arts ($50,000), Cattle Baron's Ball ($25,000), Dallas Children's Theatre ($21,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Booker T Washington School for the Performing Arts Dallas, TX | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| Bryans House Dallas, TX | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Cattle Baron's Ball Dallas, TX | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Child Care Group Dallas, TX | Charitable Contribution | $15,000 |
| Community Partners of Dallas Dallas, TX | Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
| Crystal Charity Ball Dallas, TX | Charitable Contribution | $5,700 |
| Dallas Habitat for Humanity Dallas, TX | Charitable Contribution | $7,000 |
| Dallas Children's Theatre Dallas, TX | Charitable Contribution | $21,500 |
| Dallas Symphony Association Dallas, TX | Charitable Contribution | $12,500 |
| Dallas Zoo Dallas, TX | Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
From 2021 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Melsheimer Chair | 1722 Routh St Suite 1500 | 3 | — |
| Jesse Betts Vice Chair | 1722 Routh St Suite 1500 | 3 | — |
| David Rosenberg Secretary | 1722 Routh St Suite 1500 | 3 | — |
| Keith Whitman Treasurer | 1722 Routh St Suite 1500 | 3 | — |
| Kelly Rose | 1722 Routh St Suite 1500 | 3 | — |
| Brandon Bloom | 1722 Routh St Suite 1500 | 1 | — |
| Patrick Bredehoft | 1722 Routh St Suite 1500 | 1 | — |
| Walker Brierre | 1722 Routh St Suite 1500 | 1 | — |
| Greg Curry | 1722 Routh St Suite 1500 | 1 | — |
| Robert Eickenroht | 1722 Routh St Suite 1500 | 1 | — |
| Tye Hancock | 1722 Routh St Suite 1500 | 1 | — |
| Craig Haynes | 1722 Routh St Suite 1500 | 1 | — |
| Bill O'Connor | 1722 Routh St Suite 1500 | 1 | — |
| Ashley Phillips | 1722 Routh St Suite 1500 | 1 | — |
| Rex Vanmiddlesworth | 1722 Routh St Suite 1500 | 1 | — |
| Debra Villarreal | 1722 Routh St Suite 1500 | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thompson & Knight Foundation?
Thompson & Knight Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DALLAS, TX. It holds — in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Thompson & Knight Foundation operate?
Thompson & Knight Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, New York, Tennessee, Texas.
What size grants does Thompson & Knight Foundation award?
In 2021, Thompson & Knight Foundation awarded 32 grants totaling $444K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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