W and H Thomas Charitable Trust

Foundation · Grantmaker DALLAS, TX EIN: 36-6917007

The W and H Thomas Charitable Trust is a private foundation established in 1990 and based in Dallas, Texas. The trust is a 501(c)(3) organization with a single employee. Its sole charitable activity is the making of contributions and grants to qualified charitable organizations; it does not conduct direct charitable activities.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$1.6M

+29.2% YoY

Grant Count

+3.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$24K

+25.3% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The trust supports a diverse range of charitable causes including:

Unrestricted general support
Youth and family services
Leadership development
STEM education centers
Environmental initiatives
Emergency assistance
Community support in St. Lucie County, Florida

Grantmaking

The trust made 63 grants in 2023, with a total grantmaking amount of approximately $1,070,100.

Grant Range

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The trust demonstrates a primary focus on St. Lucie County, Florida, while also supporting organizations in other regions.

Grant Distribution by State

Florida $5.4M (95%)

Tennessee $95K (2%)

Indiana $75K (1%)

New York $28K (0%)

Georgia $20K (0%)

West Virginia $20K (0%)

Kentucky $18K (0%)

Virginia $10K (0%)

+3 more states

States

Arizona Florida Georgia Indiana Kentucky Maryland New York Ohio Tennessee Virginia West Virginia

Cities

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 31, 2023:

Total Assets: $13,577,703
Total Revenues: $521,910
Total Expenses: $1,516,022

The trust maintains substantial assets relative to its annual giving, indicating capacity for sustained grantmaking.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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 2024

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from W and H Thomas Charitable Trust

Foundation

William and Helen Thomas Charitable Trust Grant

W AND H THOMAS CHARITABLE TRUST

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Treasure Coast Food Bank ($240,000), Boys & Girls Club of St Lucie County ($65,000), Indian River State College Fdn ($60,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA ATLANTA, GA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$20,000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PALM BEACH CITY WEST PALM BEACH, FL	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$15,000
FLORIDA WILDLIFE HOSPITAL AND SANCTUARY MELBOURNE, FL	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$5,000
WOUNDED VETERANS RELIEF INC LAKE PARK, FL	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$20,000
COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR OF WEST PALM BEACH WEST PALM BEACH, FL	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$10,000
MARY'S HOME STUART, FL	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$25,000
LIFEBUILDERS OF THE TREASURE COAST FORT PIERCE, FL	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$25,000
CANINE ASSISTED THERAPY OAKLAND PARK, FL	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$26,000
GRACE WAY VILLAGE INC FORT PIERCE, FL	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$30,000
IN JACOB'S SHOES MARGATE, FL	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
BANK OF AMERICA N A	CO-TRUSTEE	1	$136,886
MARILYN MOORE	CO-TRUSTEE	1	$41,251
JIM ELAM CPA	CO-TRUSTEE	1	$41,251
MARJORIE S BLANZ	CO-TRUSTEE	1	$41,251

Frequently Asked Questions

What does W and H Thomas Charitable Trust fund?

The trust supports a diverse range of charitable causes including: • Unrestricted general support • Youth and family services • Leadership development • STEM education centers • Environmental initiatives • Emergency assistance • Community support in St. Lucie County, Florida

How do I apply for a grant from W and H Thomas Charitable Trust?

**Grant Activity:** The trust made 63 grants in 2023, with a total grantmaking amount of approximately $1,070,100. **Recent Grants (2023):** • Indian River State College Foundation (IRSC): $60,000 (Support STEM Center) • Boys and Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County: $55,000 (Unrestricted General) • Jesus House of Hope: $50,000 (Unrestricted General) **Grant Range:** Individual grants vary, with documented awards ranging from $50,000 to $60,000 in recent cycles.

Where does W and H Thomas Charitable Trust make grants?

The trust demonstrates a primary focus on St. Lucie County, Florida, while also supporting organizations in other regions.

What size grants does W and H Thomas Charitable Trust award?

In 2024, W and H Thomas Charitable Trust awarded 66 grants totaling $1.6M — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is W and H Thomas Charitable Trust's EIN?

W and H Thomas Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6917007. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.