WILLIAM S & NANCY E THOMPSON FOUNDATION
Newport Beach, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
20-6371108
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The William S & Nancy E Thompson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, providing grants by invitation only. With a total of $1.3 million distributed among 21 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE INC
$5.6M
20%

CHICAGO JESUIT ACADEMY
$3.9M
14%

Pacific Symphony
$1.5M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$100K
Median 2nd year grant
$125K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WILLIAM S & NANCY E THOMPSON FOUNDATION?
No. WILLIAM S & NANCY E THOMPSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WILLIAM S & NANCY E THOMPSON FOUNDATION give?
WILLIAM S & NANCY E THOMPSON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are WILLIAM S & NANCY E THOMPSON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WILLIAM S & NANCY E THOMPSON FOUNDATION fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $100 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WILLIAM S & NANCY E THOMPSON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WILLIAM S & NANCY E THOMPSON FOUNDATION awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $1.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WILLIAM S & NANCY E THOMPSON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WILLIAM S & NANCY E THOMPSON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE INC, CHICAGO JESUIT ACADEMY, and Pacific Symphony. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WILLIAM S & NANCY E THOMPSON FOUNDATION?
WILLIAM S & NANCY E THOMPSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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