Thompson Charis Foundation
Thompson Charis Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sewickley, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $127K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $40K. Net investment income was $5K.
Thompson Charis Foundation at a glance
In short: Thompson Charis Foundation gave $40K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $40K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,000
- -81.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,000
- -23.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $127,292
- -46.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Thompson Charis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Influence International Inc ($40K).
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 12 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Thompson Charis Foundation gives
- Giving fell 60% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 538% 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2022) to $210K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Influence International Inc Haverhill, MA | Missionary Work | $40,000 |
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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 | $127,292 | $1,932 | $110,232 | $40,000 | 1 | $52,000 | $4,679 | $9,660 |
| 2023 | $235,592 | $-19,282 | $264,109 | $210,000 | 4 | $222,000 | $3,908 | $19,033 |
| 2022 | $518,983 | $20,675 | $43,044 | $20,000 | 1 | $32,000 | $10,630 | $25,540 |
| 2021 | $601,352 | $34,637 | $117,280 | $100,000 | 3 | $112,000 | $25,874 | $30,202 |
| 2020 | $623,995 | $35,621 | $59,195 | $40,000 | 3 | — | $29,479 | $30,081 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thompson Charis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Thompson Charis Foundation is led by Leroy Thompson Jr., President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leroy Thompson Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Thompson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Ryan Thompson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $14K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Brad Beggs (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jay Passavant (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $14K, to Ryan Thompson (Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Thompson Charis Foundation
How much does Thompson Charis Foundation give each year?
Thompson Charis Foundation gave $40K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $210K across 4 grants.
How large is Thompson Charis Foundation?
Thompson Charis Foundation reported $127K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Thompson Charis Foundation operate?
Thompson Charis Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania.
What is Thompson Charis Foundation's EIN?
Thompson Charis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2423100. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Thompson Charis Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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