Thompson Jones Alexander Foundation
Thompson Jones Alexander Foundation is a private foundation based in Charlottesville, Virginia. In 2024, it gave $50,000 through 19 grants to charitable organizations.
Thompson Jones Alexander Foundation at a glance
In short: Thompson Jones Alexander Foundation gave $50K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Virginia. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,000
- +1.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -20.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,632
- +27.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $483,523
- -4.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (6 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (50% 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 Jones Alexander Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 105 West High Street Floor 2, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Phone: (434) 295-0515
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thompson Jones Alexander Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Texas Biomedical Research Institute ($10K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 89 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (50%), Texas (25%), New York (13%), Massachusetts (5%), and the District of Columbia (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Thompson Jones Alexander Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 19 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $37K (2021) to $50K (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 | $483,523 | $28,984 | $52,161 | $50,000 | 19 | $50,750 | $27,573 | $59,500 |
| 2023 | $506,700 | $85,580 | $55,545 | $49,500 | 24 | $52,300 | $26,310 | $51,904 |
| 2022 | $515,949 | $19,000 | $43,187 | $37,500 | 16 | $39,579 | $18,142 | $49,472 |
| 2021 | $540,136 | $379,935 | $39,403 | $36,500 | 15 | $37,768 | $197,557 | $41,351 |
| 2020 | $324,023 | $59,181 | $40,232 | $40,000 | 15 | — | $20,185 | $36,216 |
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.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span areas such as infectious-disease research, health-related support and research, the arts, education, environmental protection, and community engagement with nature.
For example, Texas Biomedical Research Institute describes its mission as pioneering and sharing scientific breakthroughs to protect people from infectious diseases. The Wilson Disease Association says it provides support to individuals with Wilson’s disease and aids research for treatment. Charlottesville Ballet describes its work as elevating dance through wellness, performance, education, and community outreach. The Southern Environmental Law Center says it works to protect clean air and water, preserve natural areas and biodiversity, and promote a healthy environment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 19 grants totaling $50,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $2,500. The largest awards included $10,000 to Texas Biomedical Research Institute for programs; $5,000 each to the Wilson Disease Association for programs, Stratford Hall Historic Preserve for operations, and Charlottesville Ballet for operations. Other listed awards included $2,500 to Groton School for operations and $2,500 to the International Center for Religion & Diploma for programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists W McIlwaine Thompson Jr, Elsie W Thompson, Anne C Thompson, and William M Thompson III as directors.
Thompson Jones Alexander Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anne C. Thompson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elsie W. Thompson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
W. McIlwaine Thompson Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William M. Thompson III
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Jones Alexander Foundation
How much does Thompson Jones Alexander Foundation give each year?
Thompson Jones Alexander Foundation gave $50K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 24 grants.
What is Thompson Jones Alexander Foundation's typical grant size?
Thompson Jones Alexander Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,632, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Thompson Jones Alexander Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Thompson Jones Alexander Foundation give grants?
Thompson Jones Alexander Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were 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).
Does Thompson Jones Alexander Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Thompson Jones Alexander Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (12 grants) and "Programs" (6 grants).
Who are Thompson Jones Alexander Foundation's largest grantees?
Thompson Jones Alexander Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Texas Biomedical Research Institute ($10,000), Wilson Disease Association ($5,000) and Stratford Hall Historic Preserve ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Thompson Jones Alexander Foundation?
Thompson Jones Alexander Foundation reported $484K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $51K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $60K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Thompson Jones Alexander Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span areas such as infectious-disease research, health-related support and research, the arts, education, environmental protection, and community engagement with nature. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thompson Jones Alexander Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Does Thompson Jones Alexander 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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