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Thompson Family Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Shawnee, KS EIN: 74-2828478 Website

The Thompson Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Shawnee, Kansas, with EIN 74-2828478. Its 2024 filing reports 47 grants totaling $306,890.

Key facts about Thompson Family Foundation

In short: Thompson Family Foundation gave $307K across 47 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Kansas. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
74-2828478
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$306,890
Grants made (2024)
47
Average grant
$6,530
Median grant
$2,000
New grantees (estimate)
30% first-time grantees (14 of 46, 2024)
Total assets
$3,108,910
Primary geography
Kansas (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
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. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.1M

-4.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$307K

+27.3% YoY

Grant Count

47

+14.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

+11.0% YoY

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.

Is Thompson Family Foundation open to new grantees?

30%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 14 of 46 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $8K. How we count

Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.

  • 61% 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.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation’s website states a mission of enriching young people’s lives through fitness and education. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Kansas 4-H Foundation says it supports youth development and leadership; Cross-Lines Community Outreach says it serves people affected by poverty in the Kansas City area; and The Land Institute says it works to develop agriculture that protects soil and supports enduring community life. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation reported 47 grants totaling $306,890. Awards ranged from $500 to $88,440, with a median of $2,000. The largest listed grants 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 grants were designated “unrestricted.”

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to Kansas recipients (75%), followed by Missouri (10%), Montana (7%), Virginia (4%), and New York (3%).

Grant Distribution by State

11states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.

Cities

Kansas CityShawneeOverland ParkArlingtonWashingtonKanas CityLawrenceLeawoodLenexaLexingtonManhattanMissionPhoenixFairwayOttawaWichitaCharlottevilleNew YorkPortlandShawnee Mission

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K$400K40 grants2020 30 grants2021 38 grants2022 41 grants2023 47 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $229K (2021) to $307K (2024). In 2024 it made 47 grants totaling $307K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Old Mission United Methodist Church: $88KOld Mission United MethodistChurch$88KShawnee Community Services: $25KShawnee Community Services$25KKu Endowment Association: $21KKu Endowment Association$21KProject Home VCC: $20KProject Home VCC$20KWell Done Foundation: $20KWell Done Foundation$20KShawnee Mission Education Fund: $15K across 2 grantsShawnee Mission Education Fund$15K · 2 grantsSt Michael All Angels: $15KSt Michael All Angels$15KUniversity of Virginia: $10KUniversity of Virginia$10KShawnee Town Museum: $10KShawnee Town Museum$10KSalvation Army: $10KSalvation Army$10K

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

193<$50K3$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 193 grants of 196 (98%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Old Mission United Methodist Church Mission, KSUnrestricted$88,440
Shawnee Community Services Shawnee, KSUnrestricted$25,000
Ku Endowment Association Lawrence, KSUnrestricted$21,100
Project Home VCC Wichita, KSUnrestricted$20,000
Well Done Foundation Bozeman, MTUnrestricted$20,000
St Michael All Angels Mission, KSUnrestricted$15,000
University of Virginia Charlottesville, VAUnrestricted$10,000
Shawnee Town Museum Shawnee, KSUnrestricted$10,000
Salvation Army Kansas City, MOUnrestricted$10,000
Shawnee Mission Education Fund Overland Park, KSUnrestricted$7,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $3,108,910 $284,224 $330,000 $306,890
2023 $3,261,569 $631,513 $259,993 $241,150
2022 $2,728,289 $192,210 $236,662 $235,510
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K$800K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$3,108,910$3,261,569$2,728,289
Revenue$284,224$631,513$192,210
Expenses$330,000$259,993$236,662
Qualifying Distributions$306,890$241,150$235,510
Net Investment Income$261,114$612,670$191,058
Distributable Amount$293,538$276,039$203,150

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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.

Contact

Mailing address: 10165 W 70Th Terr, Shawnee, KS 66203
Phone: (913) 381-8221
Website: https://thompsonfamily.foundation

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?

The foundation’s website states a mission of enriching young people’s lives through fitness and education. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. 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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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