Thompson-Hartford Foundation Inc
Thompson-Hartford Foundation Inc is a private foundation, 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.
Thompson-Hartford Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Thompson-Hartford Foundation Inc gave $12.5M across 5 grants in 2021 (avg $2.5M), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $12,546,148
- +3645.1% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $2,509,230
- +4394.1% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $650,000
- Primary geography
- Ohio (77% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Thompson-Hartford Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Fidelity Charitable ($9.6M). Together the top 5 received $12.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 11 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $335K (2020) to $12.5M (2021). In 2021 it made 5 grants totaling $12.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $6,094,384 | $12,612,037 | $12,546,148 | 5 | $12,546,148 | $6,034,342 | $209,169 |
| 2020 | $6,606,020 | $273,092 | $377,992 | $335,000 | 6 | — | $224,283 | $351,545 |
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.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Thompson-Hartford Foundation Inc is led by Nylah J. Thompson, President & Scty on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Nylah J. Thompson
President & Scty
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa M. Nicholas
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harold L. Hartford
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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-Hartford Foundation Inc
How much does Thompson-Hartford Foundation Inc give each year?
Thompson-Hartford Foundation Inc gave $12.5M across 5 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $335K across 6 grants.
What is Thompson-Hartford Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Thompson-Hartford Foundation Inc's median grant in 2021 was $650,000, and its average grant was $2,509,230, across 5 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Thompson-Hartford Foundation Inc give grants?
Thompson-Hartford Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (16%) and North Carolina (5%).
Does Thompson-Hartford Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Thompson-Hartford Foundation Inc's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Thompson-Hartford Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Thompson-Hartford Foundation Inc's largest 2021 grantees include Fidelity Charitable ($9,641,148), Seminole Boosters ($2,050,000) and Samaritan's Feet International ($650,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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