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The Lee H & Marion B Thompson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, providing grants exclusively by invitation. With a total of $8 million awarded to 39 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

NORTHWEST SCHOOL OF WOODEN
Port Hadlock, WA
$1M
10%
GATE YOUTH ASSOCIATION
Independence, OR
$1M
10%
DUCKS UNLIMITED
MEMPHIS, TN
$1M
10%
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Total No. of Grants
27
Median 1st year grant
$12K
Median 2nd year grant
$62.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LEE H & MARION B THOMPSON FOUNDATION?
No. LEE H & MARION B THOMPSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LEE H & MARION B THOMPSON FOUNDATION give?
LEE H & MARION B THOMPSON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Oregon, Washington, and Tennessee. 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 LEE H & MARION B THOMPSON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LEE H & MARION B THOMPSON FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LEE H & MARION B THOMPSON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, LEE H & MARION B THOMPSON FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LEE H & MARION B THOMPSON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, LEE H & MARION B THOMPSON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include NORTHWEST SCHOOL OF WOODEN, GATE YOUTH ASSOCIATION, and DUCKS UNLIMITED. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LEE H & MARION B THOMPSON FOUNDATION?
LEE H & MARION B THOMPSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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