Tiffany-Thompson Foundation
The Tiffany-Thompson Foundation is a private foundation based in West Hartford, Connecticut. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, predominantly in Connecticut, for general charitable purposes.
Tiffany-Thompson Foundation at a glance
In short: Tiffany-Thompson Foundation gave $215K across 28 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in Connecticut. 7% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $215,000
- +12.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 28
- +3.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $7,679
- +8.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,756,519
- -2.5% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (2 of 28, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (96% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Tiffany-Thompson Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Cummings Lockwood 75 Isham Rd 4, West Hartford, CT 06107
Phone: (860) 313-4930
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tiffany-Thompson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Town of Winchester - City of Winsted Police Department ($30K). Together the top 10 received $149K.
Grant Size Distribution
125 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 125 grants of 125 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut, 3% to Louisiana, and 1% to Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Tiffany-Thompson Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 2 of 28 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 93% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 76% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 93% 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 (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $123K (2023) to $215K (2026). In 2026 it made 28 grants totaling $215K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Winchester - City of Winsted Police Department Winsted, CT | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $30,000 |
| Colebrook Preservation Society Inc Colebrook, CT | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $22,500 |
| Greenwoods Counseling and Referrals Inc Litchfield, CT | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $22,000 |
| Greenwoods Scholarship Foundation Inc Winsted, CT | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $18,000 |
| Oliver Wolcott Alumni Association Torrington, CT | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $14,000 |
| Beardsley & Memorial Library Winsted, CT | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $9,000 |
| Colebrook Center Fire Department Colebrook, CT | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $9,000 |
| Colebrook Fire Department Forge Company Colebrook, CT | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $9,000 |
| Winsted Area Child Care Center Inc Winsted, CT | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $8,000 |
| Town of Winchester - City of Winsted Fire Department Winsted, CT | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $7,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,756,519 | $188,748 | $286,018 | $215,000 | 28 | $215,000 | $117,730 | $230,049 |
| 2025 | $3,853,789 | $179,705 | $273,430 | $192,000 | 27 | $192,000 | $52,468 | $213,883 |
| 2024 | $3,947,514 | $1,426,563 | $231,937 | $172,500 | 25 | $172,500 | $190,353 | $186,540 |
| 2023 | $1,335,240 | $111,910 | $156,631 | $122,500 | 23 | $122,500 | $111,652 | $127,714 |
| 2022 | $1,379,961 | $131,685 | $161,103 | $128,000 | 22 | $128,000 | $100,040 | $146,043 |
| 2021 | $1,409,379 | $102,824 | $27,730 | — | — | — | $117,288 | $125,973 |
| 2020 | $1,334,285 | $49,909 | $152,002 | $129,000 | 23 | — | $36,003 | $113,646 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tiffany-Thompson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $230K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants show support for organizations involved in local public services, preservation, scholarships, counseling, child care, libraries, health care, and other charitable activities. For example, the Colebrook Preservation Society says its purpose is to acquire, renovate, preserve, or operate historically significant buildings in Colebrook; the Greenwoods Scholarship Foundation says it gives higher-education scholarships to deserving students; and Beardsley & Memorial Library says it promotes literacy, lifelong learning, and cultural enrichment.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation awarded 28 grants totaling $215,000. Individual grants ranged from $2,000 to $30,000, with a median of $5,000. Larger grants included $30,000 to the Town of Winchester - City of Winsted Police Department, $22,500 to the Colebrook Preservation Society, $22,000 to Greenwoods Counseling and Referrals, and $18,000 to the Greenwoods Scholarship Foundation. The listed purposes were “Current Use for General Charitable Purposes.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Joseph W Sparveri Jr, Stephen T Thompson, Tara Thompson, and Jonathan P Thompson as trustees.
Tiffany-Thompson Foundation's 2026 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Joseph W Sparveri Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $27K (2026)
Stephen T Thompson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tara Thompson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan P Thompson
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Elizabeth T Thompson (2020–2023) — Trustee · Filing note: Deceased 51923
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $27K, to Joseph W Sparveri Jr (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Tiffany-Thompson Foundation
How much does Tiffany-Thompson Foundation give each year?
Tiffany-Thompson Foundation gave $215K across 28 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $192K across 27 grants.
What is Tiffany-Thompson Foundation's typical grant size?
Tiffany-Thompson Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,679, across 28 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tiffany-Thompson Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does Tiffany-Thompson Foundation give grants?
Tiffany-Thompson Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Winsted, CT (12 grants), Colebrook, CT (6 grants) and Salisbury, CT (2 grants).
Does Tiffany-Thompson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Tiffany-Thompson Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Tiffany-Thompson Foundation's largest grantees?
Tiffany-Thompson Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Town of Winchester - City of Winsted Police Department ($30,000), Colebrook Preservation Society Inc ($22,500) and Greenwoods Counseling and Referrals Inc ($22,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Tiffany-Thompson Foundation?
Tiffany-Thompson Foundation reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $215K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $230K (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 Tiffany-Thompson Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations involved in local public services, preservation, scholarships, counseling, child care, libraries, health care, and other charitable activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tiffany-Thompson Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tiffany-Thompson Foundation's EIN?
Tiffany-Thompson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3221995. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Tiffany-Thompson 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.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 20, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work Tiffany-Thompson Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Tiffany-Thompson Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/tiffany-thompson-foundation-morg_3020c718904548f0b5c9800e2692b6fa
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