Thompson Dean Family Foundation
The Thompson Dean Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including Iowa, Florida, Connecticut, and New York.
Thompson Dean Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Thompson Dean Family Foundation gave $820K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $82K), mostly in Iowa. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $819,563
- -35.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $81,956
- -29.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $24,546
- Total assets
- $295,345
- +726.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (61% 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 Thompson Dean Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Rbm Cpas 57 W 38Th St 3Rd Fl, New York, NY 10018
Phone: (212) 661-2720
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thompson Dean Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Virginia Gift Account ($500K). Together the top 10 received $820K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 43 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa, 23% to Florida, 8% to Connecticut, and 5% to New York; the remaining 3% is listed with an unspecified recipient state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Thompson Dean Family Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $121K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $46K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 47% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $820K (2024) to $2.5M (2020). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $820K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia Gift Account Boone, IA | Charitable Contribution | $500,000 |
| Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach Palm Beach, FL | Charitable Contribution | $100,000 |
| Game Conservancy USA Westport, CT | Charitable Contribution | $65,000 |
| Zoological Society Palm Beach West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable Contribution | $27,000 |
| Oswald's | Charitable Contribution | $22,092 |
| The Boys Club of New York New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $17,500 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable Contribution | $15,000 |
| The Rainforest Fund New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $12,971 |
| Northern Trust FAO Everglades Foundation Inc New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
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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 | $295,345 | $1,087,502 | $827,898 | $819,563 | 10 | $819,563 | $371 | $1,799 |
| 2023 | $35,741 | $1,305,465 | $1,274,153 | $1,274,072 | 11 | $1,274,072 | $409 | $1,610 |
| 2022 | $4,429 | $1,275,191 | $1,295,185 | $1,294,954 | 9 | $1,294,954 | $111 | $5,997 |
| 2021 | $11,506 | $163 | $1,589,518 | $1,545,000 | 5 | $1,545,000 | $163 | $35,673 |
| 2020 | $1,600,861 | $4,382,550 | $2,546,152 | $2,533,667 | 8 | — | $986,868 | $29,805 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thompson Dean Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K 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 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions span wildlife and land conservation, youth development, rainforest protection, historic preservation, and animal rescue. For example, Game Conservancy USA says it works to advance game and wildlife conservation and research; The Boys’ Club of New York says it empowers boys and young men through programs and community; and The Rainforest Fund says it supports rainforest communities in protecting their environment and defending their rights.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $819,563. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $500,000, with a median of $24,546. The largest grants included $500,000 to University of Virginia Gift Account, $100,000 to Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach, $65,000 to Game Conservancy USA, and $50,000 to Zoological Society Palm Beach. Other named recipients included Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society ($27,000), The Boys’ Club of New York ($17,500), Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League ($15,000), The Rainforest Fund ($12,971), and Northern Trust FAO Everglades Foundation Inc ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thompson Dean III as chairman, Caroline W. Dean as president and director, and Hume R. Steyer as secretary.
Thompson Dean Family Foundation is led by Caroline W. Dean, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Caroline W. Dean
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thompson Dean III
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Hume R. Steyer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Thompson Dean Family Foundation
How much does Thompson Dean Family Foundation give each year?
Thompson Dean Family Foundation gave $820K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 11 grants.
What is Thompson Dean Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Thompson Dean Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $24,546, and its average grant was $81,956, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Thompson Dean Family Foundation that year got $24K on average.
Where does Thompson Dean Family Foundation give grants?
Thompson Dean Family Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (23%) and Connecticut (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (3 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Who are Thompson Dean Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Thompson Dean Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Virginia Gift Account ($500,000), Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach ($100,000) and Game Conservancy USA ($65,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Thompson Dean Family Foundation?
Thompson Dean Family Foundation reported $295K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $820K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Thompson Dean Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions span wildlife and land conservation, youth development, rainforest protection, historic preservation, and animal rescue. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thompson Dean Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Thompson Dean Family Foundation's EIN?
Thompson Dean Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3942201. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Thompson Dean Family 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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