Timshel Foundation
Timshel Foundation is a private foundation based in Granbury, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports 24 grants totaling $244,243, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Texas.
Timshel Foundation at a glance
In short: Timshel Foundation gave $244K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Texas. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $244,243
- +20.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,177
- +5.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $162,255
- -21.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (91% 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 Timshel Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 5549, Granbury, TX 76049
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Timshel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brazos Pregnancy Center ($35K). Together the top 10 received $166K.
Organizations only. It also paid 12 grants to individuals ($75,393), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 99 grants of 100 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 5% to recipients in Oklahoma, and 4% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Timshel Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 353% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $54K (2021) to $244K (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $244K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 12 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $75,393 |
| Brazos Pregnancy Center Granbury, TX | Charitable Benefit | $35,000 |
| Forward Training Granbury, TX | Charitable Benefit | $25,000 |
| The Airpower Foundation Fort Worth, TX | Charitable Benefit | $25,000 |
| Kerygma Ventures Euless, TX | Charitable Benefit | $25,000 |
| Sonny James Equine Ministries Cresson, TX | Charitable Benefit | $15,850 |
| Ruths Place Clinic Granbury, TX | Charitable Benefit | $10,000 |
| Hartley Christian Fellowship Hartley, TX | Charitable Benefit | $10,000 |
| Holy Family Ministry Center Hartley, TX | Charitable Benefit | $10,000 |
| West Texas Rehabilitation Center Abilene, TX | Charitable Benefit | $5,000 |
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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 | $162,255 | $200,000 | $244,278 | $244,243 | 24 | $244,278 | $7,103 |
| 2023 | $206,533 | $380,000 | $209,368 | $203,320 | 21 | $208,958 | — |
| 2022 | $35,901 | — | $121,565 | $117,506 | 21 | $117,506 | — |
| 2021 | $157,466 | $100,000 | $56,236 | $53,943 | 13 | $53,943 | — |
| 2020 | $113,702 | $120,167 | $201,532 | $126,960 | 21 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Timshel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own stated missions span pregnancy counseling and support, religious outreach, family services, healthcare, and rehabilitation.
For example, Brazos Pregnancy Center says it provides pregnancy counseling, parenting classes, prenatal support, and alternatives to abortion. Kerygma Ventures says its mission is to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ by helping people apply biblical teachings in daily life. Holy Family Ministry Center describes its work as fostering family renewal and restoration through reconciliation and healing, and providing Catholic healthcare at the end of life. Ruths Place Clinic says it provides medical and related services to people who are indigent or uninsured in Hood County, along with services for disadvantaged children. West Texas Rehabilitation Center Foundation says it provides financial support to the West Texas Rehabilitation Center.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 24 grants totaling $244,243. Grants ranged from $500 to $40,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest listed grants included $40,000 to an individual recipient, $35,000 to Brazos Pregnancy Center, and $25,000 each to Forward Training, The Airpower Foundation, and Kerygma Ventures. Other listed grants included $15,850 to Sonny James Equine Ministries and $10,000 each to Ruths Place Clinic, Hartley Christian Fellowship, an individual recipient, and Holy Family Ministry Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bruce Thompson as president, Jerry Don Thompson as vice president, and Jo Hannah Willard as secretary.
Timshel Foundation is led by Bruce Thompson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bruce Thompson
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Don Thompson
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jo Hannah Willard
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
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 Timshel Foundation
How much does Timshel Foundation give each year?
Timshel Foundation gave $244K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $203K across 21 grants.
What is Timshel Foundation's typical grant size?
Timshel Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,177, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Timshel Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Timshel Foundation give grants?
Timshel Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Granbury, TX (4 grants) and Hartley, TX (2 grants).
Does Timshel Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Timshel Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Benefit" (24 grants).
Who are Timshel Foundation's largest grantees?
Timshel Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Brazos Pregnancy Center ($35,000), Forward Training ($25,000) and The Airpower Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 12 grants to individuals ($75,393), which are not listed by name. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Timshel Foundation?
Timshel Foundation reported $162K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $244K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Timshel Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own stated missions span pregnancy counseling and support, religious outreach, family services, healthcare, and rehabilitation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Timshel Foundation?
The foundation 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 Timshel Foundation's EIN?
Timshel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3209302. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Timshel 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Timshel Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/timshel-foundation-morg_14c0f6d5479f45f2b28ac201c71418f3
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