Wilson Thompson Family Foundation
The Wilson Thompson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Albany, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Michigan, Illinois, and Florida, with the largest awards going to organizations in Michigan.
Wilson Thompson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Wilson Thompson Family Foundation gave $115K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $114,500
- +205.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +57.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,409
- +94.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $3,086,658
- +55.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Wilson Thompson Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Ayco Company-Ntg PO Box 15201, Albany, NY 12212-5201
Phone: (518) 640-5000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wilson Thompson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alumni Association of the University of Michigan ($50K). Together the top 10 received $114K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 30 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan (82%), Illinois (16%), and Florida (3%). The listed recipients include organizations in Ann Arbor, Kalamazoo, Saginaw, Chicago, Evergreen Park, and Casselberry.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Wilson Thompson Family Foundation gives
- 18% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 2763% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 87% 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 (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 $4K (2021) to $115K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alumni Association of the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | General Charitable Purposes. | $50,000 |
| Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | General Charitable Purposes. | $32,000 |
| Apolostolic Faith Church Chicago, IL | General Charitable Purposes. | $11,000 |
| The Goodman Theater Chicago, IL | General Charitable Purposes. | $5,000 |
| The University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | General Charitable Purposes. | $5,000 |
| Bible Baptist Church Kalamazoo, MI | General Charitable Purposes. | $3,000 |
| Third Millennium Ministries Casselberry, FL | General Charitable Purposes. | $3,000 |
| Ecumenical Senior Center Kalamazoo, MI | General Charitable Purposes. | $2,500 |
| Chicago Chapter Charities Foundation Evergreen Park, IL | General Charitable Purposes. | $1,000 |
| St Pauls Church Saginaw, MI | General Charitable Purposes. | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,086,658 | $1,215,262 | $142,141 | $114,500 | 11 | $114,520 | $207,580 | $132,045 |
| 2023 | $1,986,037 | $663,407 | $45,469 | $37,500 | 7 | $38,045 | $655,983 | $96,714 |
| 2022 | $1,364,599 | $1,513,924 | $29,252 | $24,000 | 8 | $27,300 | $12,663 | $31,286 |
| 2021 | $441,249 | $15,297 | $7,463 | $4,000 | 1 | $4,000 | $13,604 | $26,880 |
| 2020 | $433,415 | $437,095 | $6,620 | $6,000 | 3 | — | $61,976 | $7,420 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wilson Thompson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $132K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan describes its work as nurturing relationships among alumni and supporting the University; Third Millennium Ministries says it raises awareness of the need for pastoral training and develops and distributes related curriculum. Misericordia Home describes its mission as providing residential, training, and employment services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $114,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $3,000. The listed grants were for general charitable purposes. The largest awards were $50,000 to the Alumni Association of the University of Michigan and $32,000 to Western Michigan University. Other notable recipients included Apostolic Faith Church ($11,000), the Goodman Theater ($5,000), and the University of Michigan ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Donald E. Thompson as president and treasurer, Kathleen Wilson Thompson as secretary, and Julie Gibson as director.
Wilson Thompson Family Foundation is led by Donald E. Thompson, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donald E. Thompson
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Gibson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Wilson Thompson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 Wilson Thompson Family Foundation
How much does Wilson Thompson Family Foundation give each year?
Wilson Thompson Family Foundation gave $115K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $38K across 7 grants.
What is Wilson Thompson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Wilson Thompson Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $10,409, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wilson Thompson Family Foundation give grants?
Wilson Thompson Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kalamazoo, MI (3 grants), Chicago, IL (3 grants) and Ann Arbor, MI (2 grants).
Does Wilson Thompson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Wilson Thompson Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wilson Thompson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Wilson Thompson Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Alumni Association of the University of Michigan ($50,000), Western Michigan University ($32,000) and Apolostolic Faith Church ($11,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wilson Thompson Family Foundation?
Wilson Thompson Family Foundation reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $115K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $132K (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 Wilson Thompson Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wilson Thompson Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wilson Thompson Family Foundation's EIN?
Wilson Thompson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4104553. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Wilson Thompson Family 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.
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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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