Thompson Jones Alexander Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA EIN: 74-6039211

Thompson Jones Alexander Foundation is a private foundation, based in CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $484K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 19 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $28K.

Key facts about Thompson Jones Alexander Foundation

EIN: 74-6039211
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $50,000
Grants made (2024): 19
Average grant: $2,632
Median grant: $2,500
Total assets: $483,523
Primary geography: Virginia (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026.

Who Thompson Jones Alexander Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Thompson Jones Alexander Foundation's 19 itemized 2024 grants were Virginia (50%), Texas (25%) and New York (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlottesville, VA (9 grants), San Antonio, TX (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants). None of its 19 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (12 grants) and "Programs" (6 grants).

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$484K

-4.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$50K

+1.0% YoY

Grant Count

-20.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

+27.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thompson Jones Alexander Foundation reported a distributable amount of $60K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Thompson Jones Alexander Foundation

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Virginia $95K (44%)

New York $58K (27%)

Texas $20K (9%)

Massachusetts $13K (6%)

Rhode Island $13K (6%)

District of Columbia $13K (6%)

North Carolina $3K (1%)

States

District of Columbia Massachusetts North Carolina New York Rhode Island Texas Virginia

Cities

CharlottesvilleNew YorkGrotonJamestownStratfordWashingtonSan AntonioAlexandriaRaleighPhilmontWaynesboro

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$483,523	$506,700	$515,949
Revenue	$28,984	$85,580	$19,000
Expenses	$52,161	$55,545	$43,187
Qualifying Distributions	$50,750	$52,300	$39,579
Net Investment Income	$27,573	$26,310	$18,142
Distributable Amount	$59,500	$51,904	$49,472

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

89 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Texas Biomedical Research Institute ($10,000), Wilson Disease Association ($5,000), Stratford Hall Historic Preserve ($5,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
TEXAS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE SAN ANTONIO, TX	PROGRAMS	$10,000
WILSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION NEW YORK, NY	PROGRAMS	$5,000
STRATFORD HALL HISTORIC PRESERVE STRATFORD, VA	OPERATIONS	$5,000
CHARLOTTESVILLE BALLET CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA	OPERATIONS	$5,000
GROTON SCHOOL GROTON, MA	OPERATIONS	$2,500
INT'L CENTER FOR RELIGION & DIPLOMA WASHINGTON, DC	PROGRAMS	$2,500
SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA	OPERATIONS	$2,500
BOTANICAL GARDEN OF THE PIEDMONT CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA	OPERATIONS	$2,500
RARE BOOK SCHOOL CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA	OPERATIONS	$2,500
ST MARY'S HALL SAN ANTONIO, TX	OPERATIONS	$2,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
W MCILWAINE THOMPSON JR	DIRECTOR	1	—
ELSIE W THOMPSON	DIRECTOR	1	—
ANNE C THOMPSON	DIRECTOR	1	—
WILLIAM M THOMPSON III	DIRECTOR	1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Thompson Jones Alexander Foundation?

As of 2024, Thompson Jones Alexander Foundation holds $484K in total assets with $29K in annual revenue. It awarded 19 grants totaling $50K in 2024.

Where does Thompson Jones Alexander Foundation operate?

Thompson Jones Alexander Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New York, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia.

What size grants does Thompson Jones Alexander Foundation award?

In 2024, Thompson Jones Alexander Foundation awarded 19 grants totaling $50K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Thompson Jones Alexander Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Thompson Jones Alexander Foundation reported a distributable amount of $60K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Thompson Jones Alexander Foundation's EIN?

Thompson Jones Alexander Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6039211. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.