Thagard Foundation
EIN 956225425Total Given 2019–2025
$1.0M
172 grants · $147K avg/year
based on 7 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$5K
typical small grants · $2K–$10K
grant size
72%
deep partner · 43/60 multi-year
repeat
$5.5M
Assets (2025)
60
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Phone
(909) 823-4100
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $165K | $4.2M | $229K | 36 |
| 2021 | $195K | $5.4M | $472K | 37 |
| 2022 | $195K | $5.3M | $308K | 31 |
| 2023 | $213K | $5.2M | $295K | 36 |
| 2025 | $258K | $5.5M | $467K | 32 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 172 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$5K
Average
$6K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$32K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
WR
William N Ratkovic
5+ yrs
Trustee
BR
Bruce Robinson
Trustee
WO
V William Osier
4 yrs
Trustee
KV
Kirk a Vanmatre
5+ yrs
Trustee
GE
Glen J Ellis Jr
5+ yrs
Trustee
GT
George F Thagard III
5+ yrs
Trustee
JB
John C Bagwell
5+ yrs
Trustee
BE
Belle L Ellis
5+ yrs
Trustee
RT
Raymond G Thagard Jr
5+ yrs
Trustee
RT
Raymond G Thagard Jr
5+ yrs
Trustee
WO
V William Osier
4 yrs
Trustee
KV
Kirk a Vanmatre
5+ yrs
Trustee
GE
Glen J Ellis Jr
5+ yrs
Trustee
GT
George F Thagard III
5+ yrs
Trustee
JB
John C Bagwell
5+ yrs
Trustee
BE
Belle L Ellis
5+ yrs
Trustee
WR
William N Ratkovic
5+ yrs
Trustee
RT
Raymond G Thagard Jr
5+ yrs
Trustee
WR
William N Ratkovic
5+ yrs
Trustee
BE
Belle L Ellis
5+ yrs
Trustee
RO
Richard L O'Connor
3 yrs
Trustee
JB
John C Bagwell
5+ yrs
Trustee
GT
George F Thagard III
5+ yrs
Trustee
GE
Glen J Ellis Jr
5+ yrs
Trustee
KV
Kirk a Vanmatre
5+ yrs
Trustee
WO
V William Osier
4 yrs
Trustee
BE
Belle L Ellis
5+ yrs
Trustee
RO
Richard L O'Connor
3 yrs
Trustee
WO
V William Osier
4 yrs
Trustee
KV
Kirk a Vanmatre
5+ yrs
Trustee
GE
Glen J Ellis Jr
5+ yrs
Trustee
GT
George F Thagard III
5+ yrs
Trustee
RT
Raymond G Thagard Jr
5+ yrs
Trustee
JB
John C Bagwell
5+ yrs
Trustee
WR
William N Ratkovic
5+ yrs
Trustee
KV
Kirk a Vanmatre
5+ yrs
Trustee
GE
Glen J Ellis Jr
5+ yrs
Trustee
GT
George F Thagard III
5+ yrs
Trustee
RT
Raymond G Thagard Jr
5+ yrs
Trustee
JB
John C Bagwell
5+ yrs
Trustee
WR
William N Ratkovic
5+ yrs
Trustee
RO
Richard L O'Connor
3 yrs
Trustee
BE
Belle L Ellis
5+ yrs
Trustee
Grants Awarded (172 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Pasadena, CA | $32,000 | PROVIDE ADVANCED CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH ORTHOPAEDIC CONDITIONS, BURNS, SPINAL CORD INJURIES, AND CLEFT LIP AND PALATE. | 2025 |
| Center for Excellence in Education | McLean, VA | $22,000 | SUPPORTING THE CENTER'S SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY... | 2023 |
| Permian Basin Area Foundation-Clare Tompson Ellis Memorial | Midland, TX | $20,000 | PROVIDE CHARITABLE BENEFITS | 2021 |
| Permian Basin Area Foundation-Clare Tompson Ellis Memorial | Midland, TX | $20,000 | PROVIDES THIS FOUNDATION THE OPPORTUNITY TO SUSTAIN THE VITALITY OF WEST TEXAS COMMUNITIES THROUGH GRANTS TO... | 2023 |
| Permian Basin Area Foundation-Clare Tompson Ellis Memorial | Midland, TX | $20,000 | PROVIDE CHARITABLE BENEFITS | 2022 |
| Center for Excellence in Education | McLean, VA | $20,000 | PROVIDE CHARITABLE BENEFITS | 2022 |
| Permian Basin Area Foundation-Clare Tompson Ellis Memorial | Midland, TX | $20,000 | PROVIDES THIS FOUNDATION THE OPPORTUNITY TO SUSTAIN THE VITALITY OF WEST TEXAS COMMUNITIES THROUGH GRANTS TO... | 2025 |
| Permian Basin Area Foundation-Clare Tompson Ellis Memorial | Midland, TX | $20,000 | PROVIDE CHARITABLE BENEFITS | 2019 |
| Casa Teresa | Orange, CA | $17,750 | PROVIDE FOOD AND SHELTER FOR WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND BABIES TO HELP BREAK CYCLES OF ABUSE, ADDICTION AND HOMELESSNESS. | 2025 |
| Chapman University | Orange, CA | $17,750 | PROVIDE CHARITABLE BENEFITS | 2025 |
| Trinity School of Midland | Midland, TX | $17,500 | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO FULLFIL THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSISION - PROVIDES A NUTURING ENVIROMENT TO ENRICH THE MIND,... | 2025 |
| Children'S Hospital of Orange County | Orange, CA | $16,000 | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THIS PEDIATRIC ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL. | 2023 |
| J Serra Catholic High School | San Juan Capistrano, CA | $15,000 | PROVIDE CHARITABLE BENEFITS | 2021 |
| J Serra Catholic High School | San Juan Capistrano, CA | $15,000 | PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH THE TOOLS NEEDED TO GROW INTO MEN AND WOMEN OF FAITH, INTELLECT AND CHARACTER. | 2023 |
| J Serra Catholic High School | San Juan Capistrano, CA | $15,000 | PROVIDE CHARITABLE BENEFITS | 2022 |
| Breaking Bread Ministries of Midland Tx | Midland, TX | $11,000 | PROVIDE SLEEPING BAGS, COATS, AND NOURISHING MEALS EVERY EVENING FOR THE NEEDY. | 2025 |
| Buckner of Midland Texas | Dallas, TX | $10,000 | PROVIDE CHARITABLE BENEFITS | 2021 |
| Children'S Hospital of Orange County | Orange, CA | $10,000 | PROVIDE CHARITABLE BENEFITS | 2021 |
| Culver Educational Foundation | Culver, IN | $10,000 | PROVIDE CHARITABLE BENEFITS | 2021 |
| Menlo College | Atherton, CA | $10,000 | PROVIDE CHARITABLE BENEFITS | 2021 |
| Mission Hospital Foundation | Mission Viejo, CA | $10,000 | PROVIDE CHARITABLE BENEFITS | 2021 |
| Scottish Rite Aphasia Fund | Santa Ana, CA | $10,000 | PROVIDE CHARITABLE BENEFITS | 2021 |
| St Joseph Hospital Foundation | Orange, CA | $10,000 | PROVIDE CHARITABLE BENEFITS | 2021 |
| United Way of Midland Tx | Midland, TX | $10,000 | PROVIDE CHARITABLE BENEFITS | 2021 |
| Ymca of Midland | Midland, TX | $10,000 | PROVIDE CHARITABLE BENEFITS | 2021 |