Thompson Family Foundation
The Thompson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Shawnee, Kansas. Its 2024 filing reports 47 grants totaling $306,890 to charitable organizations.
Thompson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Thompson Family Foundation gave $307K across 47 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Kansas. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $306,890
- +27.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 47
- +14.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,530
- +11.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $3,108,910
- -4.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (11 of 46, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (75% 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 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: 10165 W 70Th Terr, Shawnee, KS 66203
Phone: (913) 381-8221
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thompson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Old Mission United Methodist Church ($88K). Together the top 10 received $235K.
Grant Size Distribution
196 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 193 grants of 196 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Kansas recipients received 75% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in Missouri (10%), Montana (7%), Virginia (4%), and New York (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Thompson Family Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 46 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% of 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 $229K (2021) to $307K (2024). In 2024 it made 47 grants totaling $307K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Old Mission United Methodist Church Mission, KS | Unrestricted | $88,440 |
| Shawnee Community Services Shawnee, KS | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Ku Endowment Association Lawrence, KS | Unrestricted | $21,100 |
| Project Home VCC Wichita, KS | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Well Done Foundation Bozeman, MT | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| St Michael All Angels Mission, KS | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Shawnee Town Museum Shawnee, KS | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army Kansas City, MO | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Shawnee Mission Education Fund Overland Park, KS | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
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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 | $3,108,910 | $284,224 | $330,000 | $306,890 | 47 | $306,890 | $261,114 | $293,538 |
| 2023 | $3,261,569 | $631,513 | $259,993 | $241,150 | 41 | $241,150 | $612,670 | $276,039 |
| 2022 | $2,728,289 | $192,210 | $236,662 | $235,510 | 38 | $235,510 | $191,058 | $203,150 |
| 2021 | $3,078,520 | $262,250 | $230,332 | $228,585 | 30 | $228,585 | $260,503 | $206,894 |
| 2020 | $3,046,602 | $102,002 | $231,849 | $230,210 | 40 | — | $100,363 | $204,113 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thompson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $294K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations working in areas such as land conservation, education, health awareness and research, poverty services, youth development, and support for people experiencing homelessness. For example, Kansas Land Trust describes its mission as protecting and preserving significant lands in Kansas, while Cross-Lines Community Outreach describes providing services and opportunities to people affected by poverty in the Kansas City area.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 47 grants totaling $306,890. Grants ranged from $500 to $88,440, with a median of $2,000. Among the largest were $88,440 to Old Mission United Methodist Church, $25,000 to Shawnee Community Services, $21,100 to KU Endowment Association, and $20,000 each to Project Home VCC and Well Done Foundation. The listed large grants were designated unrestricted. The foundation also made two grants of $7,500 each to Shawnee Mission Education Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists R. Wayne Thompson as president, I. Joyce Thompson as vice president, and Robert W. Thompson Jr. and Trevor R. Thompson as directors.
Thompson Family Foundation is led by R. Wayne Thompson, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
R. Wayne Thompson
President
Director & President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert W. Thompson Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trevor R. Thompson
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
I. Joyce Thompson
Vice President
Director & V-Pres → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
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 Family Foundation
How much does Thompson Family Foundation give each year?
Thompson Family Foundation gave $307K across 47 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $241K across 41 grants.
What is Thompson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Thompson Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $6,530, across 47 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Thompson Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Thompson Family Foundation give grants?
Thompson Family Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (10%) and Montana (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (14 grants), Overland Park, KS (4 grants), Kansas City, KS (3 grants) and Mission, KS (2 grants).
Does Thompson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of Thompson Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (46 of 47) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Thompson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Thompson Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Old Mission United Methodist Church ($88,440), Shawnee Community Services ($25,000) and Ku Endowment Association ($21,100), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Thompson Family Foundation?
Thompson Family Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $307K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $294K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Thompson Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations working in areas such as land conservation, education, health awareness and research, poverty services, youth development, and support for people experiencing homelessness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thompson 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 Family Foundation's EIN?
Thompson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2828478. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Thompson 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 October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Thompson Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/thompson-family-foundation-morg_dff2b8c86de44ac19f73cc0030b07fe6
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