Thunderbowl Foundation
Thunderbowl Foundation is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Bloomfield Hills, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $7K.
Thunderbowl Foundation at a glance
In short: Thunderbowl Foundation gave $7K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,666
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $6,666
- Median grant
- $6,666
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Thunderbowl Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Angels' Place ($7K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Thunderbowl Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out 300% of 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
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Angels' Place Southfield, MI | Charity | $6,666 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | $7,466 | $6,666 | 1 | $6,666 | — |
| 2023 | $7,466 | $6,890 | $11 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $294 | — | $121 | — | — | $54 | $18 |
| 2020 | $415 | $1,335 | $920 | — | — | — | $10 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Thunderbowl Foundation is led by Vicki Ingham, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Vicki Ingham
President
Director & President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kathleen Strobl
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Pamela S. Ritter
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Charles Hrobowski (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Edwin Peart (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Thomas Strobl (2020–2021) — Director & Treasurer
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 Thunderbowl Foundation
How much does Thunderbowl Foundation give each year?
Thunderbowl Foundation gave $7K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Thunderbowl Foundation?
Thunderbowl Foundation is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Bloomfield Hills, MI.
Where does Thunderbowl Foundation operate?
Thunderbowl Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Thunderbowl Foundation's EIN?
Thunderbowl Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3232805. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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