Thurman Thomas Family Foundation
Thurman Thomas Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Buffalo, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $25K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $38K.
Thurman Thomas Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Thurman Thomas Family Foundation gave $38K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $38,339
- +77.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +80.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,260
- -1.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $24,845
- -71.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (82% 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 Thurman Thomas Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Burchfield Penny ($16K). Together the top 9 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 48 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Thurman Thomas Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2023) to $354K (2022). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Burchfield Penny Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $15,804 |
| Albright-Knox Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $5,400 |
| Make a Wish Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $4,460 |
| Trusted Gives Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $3,775 |
| Bootsector Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Buffalo History Museum Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $2,100 |
| Go Fund ME Redwood City, CA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Hope Rises Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Samaritan House Virgina Beach, VA | Charitable | $800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,845 | $86,802 | $148,409 | $38,339 | 9 | $38,339 |
| 2023 | $86,452 | $176,649 | $185,739 | $21,548 | 5 | $21,548 |
| 2022 | $95,542 | $394,329 | $414,412 | $353,724 | 14 | $353,724 |
| 2021 | $115,625 | $69,201 | $76,000 | $35,510 | 8 | $35,510 |
| 2020 | $122,424 | $128,578 | $81,728 | $54,852 | 12 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Thurman Thomas Family Foundation is led by Olivia Thomas, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Olivia Thomas
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Patricia Thomas
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Cheryl Green (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Thurman Thomas (2020–2021) — President
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 Thurman Thomas Family Foundation
How much does Thurman Thomas Family Foundation give each year?
Thurman Thomas Family Foundation gave $38K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22K across 5 grants.
What is Thurman Thomas Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Thurman Thomas Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,260, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Thurman Thomas Family Foundation give grants?
Thurman Thomas Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Buffalo, NY (6 grants).
Does Thurman Thomas Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Thurman Thomas Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (9 grants).
Who are Thurman Thomas Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Thurman Thomas Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Burchfield Penny ($15,804), Albright-Knox ($5,400) and Make a Wish ($4,460), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Thurman Thomas Family Foundation?
Thurman Thomas Family Foundation reported $25K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $87K.
What is Thurman Thomas Family Foundation's EIN?
Thurman Thomas Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3346796. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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