The Thompson Charitable Foundation
EIN 581754763
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2021–2023
$6.9M
187 grants · $2.3M avg/year
based on 3 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$20K
typical small grants · $10K–$50K
grant size
26%
balanced · 34/132 multi-year
repeat
$34.6M
Assets (2023)
132
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
DEBBIE BLACK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(865) 588-0491
Deadlines
MARCH 1, AUGUST 15
How to Apply
LETTER OF NOT MORE THAN TWO PAGES DESCRIBING THE PROJECT
Restrictions
NO ENDOWMENTS OR FUNDS TO SUPPORT OPERATING DEFICITS GEORGRAPHIC AREAS CONSISTING OF: TENNESSEE: KNOX, ANDERSON, SCOTT, AND BLOUNT COUNTIES KENTUCKY: BELL, CLAY, LAUREL, AND LESLIE COUNTIES VIRGINIA: BUCHANAN AND TAZEWELL COUNTIES
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $3.1M | $45.4M | $4.0M | 91 |
| 2023 | $3.7M | $34.6M | $3.1M | 96 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 187 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$20K
Average
$37K
75th Pctl
$50K
Maximum
$260K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
MW
Merle D Wolfe
2+ yrs
President
Leadership
ST
Sylvia M Thompson
2+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
DB
Debbie Black
2+ yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
JT
Jessie L Thompson
2+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
PM
Philip Manofsky
Director
GE
Gregory E Erickson
2+ yrs
Director
GT
Ginny Thompson
2+ yrs
Director
JM
Jo Anne T Manofsky
2+ yrs
Director
JD
J Kyle Derham
2+ yrs
Director
JD
J Matthew Derham
2+ yrs
Director
TD
Tj Derham
2+ yrs
Director
LO
Laura Olesky
2+ yrs
Director
DM
Douglas Manofsky
2+ yrs
Director
MW
Merle D Wolfe
2+ yrs
President
Leadership
ST
Sylvia M Thompson
2+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
DB
Debbie Black
2+ yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
JT
Jessie L Thompson
2+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
GE
Gregory E Erickson
2+ yrs
Director
GT
Ginny Thompson
2+ yrs
Director
JM
Jo Anne T Manofsky
2+ yrs
Director
JD
J Kyle Derham
2+ yrs
Director
JD
J Matthew Derham
2+ yrs
Director
TD
Tj Derham
2+ yrs
Director
LO
Laura Olesky
2+ yrs
Director
DM
Douglas Manofsky
2+ yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (187 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Sustainable Development | Duffield, VA | $259,879 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Southwest Va Workforce Development Board | Lebanon, VA | $200,000 | LETS TRAIN PROGRAM | 2021 |
| Southwest Va Workforce Development Board | Lebanon, VA | $200,000 | S-BEE PROGRAM | 2021 |
| Virginia Community Capital | Richmond, VA | $166,666 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Coalfield Water Development Fun D | Coeburn, VA | $163,165 | WATER PROJECT | 2023 |
| Helen Ross McNabb Foundation | Knoxville, TN | $150,000 | RECOVERY HOUSING CAMPAIGN | 2023 |
| Appalachian Sustainable Development | Abingdon, VA | $148,995 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Appalachian Sustainable Development | Abingdon, VA | $144,513 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2021 |
| United Way of Southwest Virginia | Abingdon, VA | $138,188 | B&T CHILDCARE PROJECT | 2023 |
| Southwest Virginia Workforce Development Board | Lebanon, VA | $135,000 | APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM | 2023 |
| Bluefield College | Bluefield, VA | $125,000 | SCIENCE CENTER | 2021 |
| Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky | Hazard, KY | $100,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Southwest Va Workforce Development Board | Lebanon, VA | $100,000 | LETS TRAIN PROGRAM | 2021 |
| Southwest Va Workforce Development Board | Lebanon, VA | $100,000 | S-BEE PROGRAM | 2021 |
| Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky | Hazard, KY | $100,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Crab Orchard Museum | Tazewell, VA | $100,000 | BUILDING RENOVATION | 2023 |
| Southwest Virginia Workforce Development Board | Lebanon, VA | $100,000 | LETS TRAIN PROGRAM | 2023 |
| Southwest Virginia Workforce Development Board | Lebanon, VA | $100,000 | S-BEE PROGRAM | 2023 |
| Town of Tazewell | Tazewell, VA | $100,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| United Way of Southwest Virginia | Abingdon, VA | $100,000 | HURLEY FLOOD RELIEF | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Central Appalachia | Grundy, VA | $100,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Virginia Community Capital | Richmond, VA | $83,334 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Virginia Community Capital | Richmond, VA | $83,333 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Cumberland Plateau Planning District | Lebanon, VA | $80,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Cumberland Plateau Planning District | Lebanon, VA | $80,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2021 |