William S and Blair Y Thompson Family

ST LOUIS, MO EIN: 27-4278915

William S and Blair Y Thompson Family is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ST LOUIS, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $645K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 85 grants totaling $106K. Net investment income was $31K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$645K

-10.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$106K

-0.4% YoY

Grant Count

-6.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$1K

+6.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William S and Blair Y Thompson Family reported a distributable amount of $46K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About William S and Blair Y Thompson Family

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Missouri $170K (66%)

Florida $17K (7%)

Virginia $16K (6%)

Massachusetts $14K (5%)

New York $13K (5%)

Illinois $10K (4%)

Connecticut $8K (3%)

District of Columbia $3K (1%)

+9 more states

States

Arkansas California Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Missouri Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New York Tennessee Texas Virginia

Cities

ArlingtonBallwinBaltimoreBoca RatonBostonBoys TownCherry HillChesterfieldChicagoConcordDallasDuluthEvanstonFairfaxFergusonFort LauderdaleIthacaJacksonvilleJefferson CityJupiter

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$644,725	$721,026	$811,913
Revenue	$36,743	$21,578	$62,130
Expenses	$113,044	$112,797	$121,890
Qualifying Distributions	$107,150	$107,362	$113,359
Net Investment Income	$30,849	$16,143	$46,485
Distributable Amount	$45,567	$44,957	$49,015

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

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Missouri State University Foundation ($5,000), Food Outreach Inc ($5,000), Operation Food Search ($5,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CHURCHILL CENTER & SCHOOL ST LOUIS, MO	TO GIVE HIGH POTENITAL CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES THE FINEST, INDIVIDUALIZED, REMEDIAL EDUCATION AND THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS AND RETURN TO A TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM.	$1,500
CONNECTICUT COLLEGE NEW LONDON, CT	HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS / SCHOLARSHIPS	$2,500
FOXCROFT SCHOOL MIDDLEBURG, VA	EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG WOMEN	$3,000
LATIN SCHOOL OF CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL	EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS	$3,000
LYNN UNIVERSITY BOCA RATON, FL	HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS/SCHOLARSHIPS	$2,500
MICDS ST LOUIS, MO	HIGH SCHOOL & ELEMETARY EDUCATION PROGRAMS	$3,000
MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION SPRINDFIELD, MO	HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS / SCHOLARSHIPS	$5,000
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY DALLAS, TX	HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS/SCHOLARSHIPS	$2,000
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ST LOUIS, MO	HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS / SCHOLARSHIPS	$3,000
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY ST LOUIS, MO	CANCER RESEAARCH	$300

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
BLAIR Y THOMPSON	PRESIDENT	2	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is William S and Blair Y Thompson Family?

William S and Blair Y Thompson Family is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ST LOUIS, MO. It holds $645K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is William S and Blair Y Thompson Family?

As of 2024, William S and Blair Y Thompson Family holds $645K in total assets with $37K in annual revenue. It awarded 85 grants totaling $106K in 2024.

Where does William S and Blair Y Thompson Family operate?

William S and Blair Y Thompson Family has awarded grants in Arkansas, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia.

What size grants does William S and Blair Y Thompson Family award?

In 2024, William S and Blair Y Thompson Family awarded 85 grants totaling $106K — an average of about $1K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is William S and Blair Y Thompson Family required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, William S and Blair Y Thompson Family reported a distributable amount of $46K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is William S and Blair Y Thompson Family's EIN?

William S and Blair Y Thompson Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4278915. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.