THOMPSON FOUNDATION
PLYMOUTH, MI, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
38-3452577
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
PLYMOUTH, MI, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
38-3452577
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
AI Summary
THOMPSON FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $3.6M in total grants paid to 4 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala’s Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
ALLENDALE, MI
$13.9M
36%
THOMPSON SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
PLYMOUTH, MI
$12.6M
33%
SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
University Center, MI
$5.1M
14%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$28.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$108.2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 12 grantees
- 11 board & team members
- 9 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THOMPSON FOUNDATION?
No. THOMPSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THOMPSON FOUNDATION give?
THOMPSON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan. 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 THOMPSON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THOMPSON FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $28 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THOMPSON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THOMPSON FOUNDATION awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $6.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THOMPSON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THOMPSON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY, THOMPSON SCHOOLS FOUNDATION, and SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THOMPSON FOUNDATION?
THOMPSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.