AI Summary
The Thomson Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through relationship-based engagement and by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for nonprofits to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $142.5K across 10 grantees.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION
Washington, DC
$215K
18%

TEXAS PUBLIC POLICY FOUNDATION
Austin, TX
$130K
11%

MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER
Herndon, VA
$10K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$6.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$40K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Thomson Family Foundation?
No. The Thomson Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Thomson Family Foundation give?
The Thomson Family Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Texas, and Virginia. 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 The Thomson Family Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Thomson Family Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $6,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Thomson Family Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Thomson Family Foundation awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $143 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Thomson Family Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Thomson Family Foundation awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION, TEXAS PUBLIC POLICY FOUNDATION, and MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Thomson Family Foundation?
The Thomson Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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