WALTER J & HOLLY O THOMSON CHARITABLE
AI Summary
WALTER J & HOLLY O THOMSON CHARITABLE is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that made $2.2M in grants to 41 grantees in filing year 2025, with a focus on foundations. It is open for unsolicited proposals, and prospective applicants should review the How to Apply section of the current profile page to assess fit.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DIRECT RELIEF
Santa Barbara, CA
$510K
4%
Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Inc
Goleta, CA
$510K
4%
LOS ANGELES CONSERVANCY
Los Angeles, CA
$463K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
60
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 67 grantees
- 3 board & team members
- 8 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WALTER J & HOLLY O THOMSON CHARITABLE?
Yes. WALTER J & HOLLY O THOMSON CHARITABLE accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does WALTER J & HOLLY O THOMSON CHARITABLE give?
WALTER J & HOLLY O THOMSON CHARITABLE primarily gives to organizations located in California and Pennsylvania. 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 WALTER J & HOLLY O THOMSON CHARITABLE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WALTER J & HOLLY O THOMSON CHARITABLE fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WALTER J & HOLLY O THOMSON CHARITABLE make each year?
In 2024, WALTER J & HOLLY O THOMSON CHARITABLE awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $2.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WALTER J & HOLLY O THOMSON CHARITABLE fund recently?
In 2024, WALTER J & HOLLY O THOMSON CHARITABLE awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include DIRECT RELIEF, Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Inc, and LOS ANGELES CONSERVANCY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WALTER J & HOLLY O THOMSON CHARITABLE?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting WALTER J & HOLLY O THOMSON CHARITABLE’s website.