Thrush-Thompson Foundation Inc
Thrush-Thompson Foundation Inc is a private family foundation incorporated in 1936 and based in Westfield, Indiana. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization designated for philanthropic, charitable, and grantmaking purposes. It functions as a private independent foundation that administers funds rather than directly participating in charitable activities.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.7M
-3.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$442K
+10.7% YoY
Grant Count
31
+29.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
-14.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission of the Thrush-Thompson Foundation is to make an appreciable difference in the lives of people through financially supporting primarily Christian organizations.
The foundation's grantmaking focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation made 26 grants in the most recent fiscal year (ending July 2025), with total giving of $441,500.
Grant Range
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Average Grant
amount varies by year
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations in multiple states, with primary focus areas including:
- Indiana
- Alabama
- California
- Mississippi
- Tennessee
- Texas
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending July 2025:
- Total Assets: $4,717,457
- Total Revenue: $432,788
- Total Expenses: $577,637
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Investment Income and Dividends: $180,801
Tax-Exempt Status: Tax-exempt since April 2001 (EIN: 35-2133120)
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,717,457 | $4,862,306 | $4,382,332 |
| Revenue | $432,788 | $994,611 | $1,452,157 |
| Expenses | $577,637 | $514,637 | $591,422 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $520,303 | $460,882 | $530,813 |
| Net Investment Income | $380,254 | $953,356 | $1,411,948 |
| Distributable Amount | $615,224 | $521,283 | $460,979 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key personnel include:
- Steven S Thompson: President and Treasurer
- Allison Copeland: Board Member
The foundation employs 3 people and is led by the Thompson family, with board members compensated at approximately $15,000 annually for their part-time contributions.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley T Thompson | Secretary | 3 | $16,000 |
| Stuart K Thompson | Vice President | 3 | $16,000 |
| Steven S Thompson | Treasurer | 3 | $16,000 |
| Sterling A Thompson | President | 3 | $16,000 |
| Scott A Thompson | Vice President | 3 | $16,000 |
| Tyler K Thompson | Director | 3 | $16,000 |
| Jessica L Petersson | Director | 3 | $13,500 |
| Allison S Copeland | Director | 3 | $6,000 |
| Kyle J Thompson | Director | 3 | $6,000 |
| Lauren M Thompson | Director | 3 | $6,000 |
Contact Information
- Website: thrushthompsonfoundation.org
- Telephone: 317-437-5221
- Mailing Address: PO Box 670, Westfield, IN 46074-0670
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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