Thompson-Hartford Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Tampa, FL EIN: 20-4662640

Thompson-Hartford Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Tampa, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 5 grants totaling $12.5M. Net investment income was $6.0M.

Key facts about Thompson-Hartford Foundation Inc

EIN: 20-4662640
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2021
Annual giving (2021): $12,546,148
Grants made (2021): 5
Average grant: $2,509,230
Median grant: $650,000
Primary geography: Ohio (77% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.

Who Thompson-Hartford Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Thompson-Hartford Foundation Inc's 5 itemized 2021 grants were Ohio (77%), Florida (16%) and North Carolina (5%). None of its 5 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

How Thompson-Hartford Foundation Inc gives

In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$12.5M

+3645.1% YoY

Grant Count

-16.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2.5M

+4394.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thompson-Hartford Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $209K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Thompson-Hartford Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Ohio $9.6M (77%)

Florida $2.1M (16%)

North Carolina $650K (5%)

Tennessee $200K (2%)

Share of all 5 itemized 2021 grant dollars.

States

Florida North Carolina Ohio Tennessee

Cities

CharlotteNashvillePlant CityTallahasseeCincinnati

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2021	2020
Total Assets	—	$6,606,020
Revenue	$6,094,384	$273,092
Expenses	$12,612,037	$377,992
Qualifying Distributions	$12,546,148	—
Net Investment Income	$6,034,342	$224,283
Distributable Amount	$209,169	$351,545

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2021

Grant Size Distribution

11 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest recipients include Fidelity Charitable ($9,641,148), Seminole Boosters ($2,050,000), Samaritan's Feet International ($650,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
FIDELITY CHARITABLE Cincinnati, OH	PHILANTHROPIC	$9,641,148
SEMINOLE BOOSTERS Tallahassee, FL	EDUCATIONAL	$2,050,000
SAMARITAN'S FEET INTERNATIONAL Charlotte, NC	HUMANITARIAN	$650,000
MERCY MINISTRIES OF AMERICA Nashville, TN	HUMANITARIAN	$200,000
S FL BAPTIST HOSPITAL FND Plant City, FL	MEDICAL	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2021 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Nylah J Thompson	Pres/Scty	10	—
Harold L Hartford	VP/Treas	10	—
Lisa M Nicholas	Director	10	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thompson-Hartford Foundation Inc?

Thompson-Hartford Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Tampa, FL. It holds — in total assets as of 2021.

Where does Thompson-Hartford Foundation Inc operate?

Thompson-Hartford Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee.

What size grants does Thompson-Hartford Foundation Inc award?

In 2021, Thompson-Hartford Foundation Inc awarded 5 grants totaling $12.5M — an average of about $2.5M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Thompson-Hartford Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Thompson-Hartford Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $209K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Thompson-Hartford Foundation Inc's EIN?

Thompson-Hartford Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4662640. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.