Carl and Marilynn Thoma Art Foundation
Santa Fe, NM, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
46-5446388
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Open for Solicitation
Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Santa Fe, NM, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
46-5446388
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Open for Solicitation
Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking in the areas of foundations, media access, and policy. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $37.7 million across 97 grantees, with significant funding directed to California, Florida, and New Mexico. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, and prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to assess their fit for funding.
Cause Areas
2
Media access and policy
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC
$55.1M
47%
COLLEGIATE EDU-NATION
$1M
< 1%

CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER
$574.7K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
69
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$30K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Carl and Marilynn Thoma Art Foundation?
Yes. Carl and Marilynn Thoma Art Foundation 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 Carl and Marilynn Thoma Art Foundation give?
Carl and Marilynn Thoma Art Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California, Florida, and New Mexico. 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 Carl and Marilynn Thoma Art Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Carl and Marilynn Thoma Art Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 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 Carl and Marilynn Thoma Art Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Carl and Marilynn Thoma Art Foundation awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $37.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Carl and Marilynn Thoma Art Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Carl and Marilynn Thoma Art Foundation awarded grants to about 100 grantees. Recent grantees include DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC, COLLEGIATE EDU-NATION, and CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Carl and Marilynn Thoma Art Foundation?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting Carl and Marilynn Thoma Art Foundation’s website.
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