Thomson Charitable Foundation

EIN 42-1497057 · IA · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1K Funds in IA, WV, TN +9
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Thomson Charitable Foundation based in IA paid 30 grants totaling $176.8K to 30 organizations across 12 states. Individual grants ranged from $64 to $50.8K, with a median of $1K. Its largest recipients included City of Cresco, Norman-Borlaug Heritage Foundation, and Floyd County Fair Society. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$2,553,232
Giving (latest yr)
$176,789
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
30
Median grant
$1K
Recipients
30
States reached
12
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • City of Cresco$50,750
  • Norman-Borlaug Heritage Foundation$35,000
  • Floyd County Fair Society$25,000
  • Northeast Iowa Community College Foundation$20,000
  • Northeast Iowa Food Bank$6,000

Where grants went

  • Iowa$163,039 · 18 grants
  • West Virginia$5,250 · 1 grant
  • Tennessee$5,000 · 1 grant
  • New York$1,250 · 2 grants
  • Missouri$1,000 · 1 grant
  • Virginia$250 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (30)

City of Cresco
Cresco, IA
Scene Shop
$50,750
Norman-Borlaug Heritage Foundation
Cresco, IA
General Operations
$35,000
Floyd County Fair Society
Charles City, IA
General Operations
$25,000
Northeast Iowa Community College Foundation
Calmar, IA
General Operations
$20,000
Northeast Iowa Food Bank
Waterloo, IA
General Operations
$6,000
Shriners Childrens Hospital
Ranson, WV
General Operations
$5,250
Cresco Elm Street Rentals
Cresco, IA
General Operations
$5,000
St Jude Children Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
General Operations
$5,000
Notre Dame Catholic Parish
Cresco, IA
Alumni Appeal
$5,000
Wartburg College
Waverly, IA
General Operations
$5,000
Howard County Agrl Society
Cresco, IA
General Operations
$4,100
Howard County Business and Tourism
Cresco, IA
Prairie Springs Recreation Trail
$1,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Thomson Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Thomson Charitable Foundation reported 30 itemized grants totaling $176.8K. Individual grants ranged from $64 to $50.8K (median $1K).

Recent recipients include City of Cresco, Norman-Borlaug Heritage Foundation, Floyd County Fair Society, among 30 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Thomson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Iowa, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Thomson Charitable Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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