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Private foundation · New York, NC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

The Thompson Charitable Foundation

Takes applications

Takes applications. See how to apply below.

Grants in Tennessee
39 totaling $1 million · 24 in Knox County
Typical grant
$13,747 to $30,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $20,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives
Knox County, Blount County, Anderson County, Scott County, Robertson County, Jefferson County · plus 37 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
56% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 22 of 39.
Total giving that year
$2.4 million

Giving by year

Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$2.4M$1M39
2023$3.1M$1.3M52

How to apply

Its grants listed in GrantMe:

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Contact
Jeffrey mansour co brown brothers · charlotte · 8653378675
What to send
Letter of not more than two pages describing the project
Deadlines
March 1, august 15
Next one: Mar 1, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing
Limits
No endowments or funds to support operating deficits

As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.

Board and officers

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  • Jessie L ThompsonPresident
  • J Kyle DerhamVice president
  • Gregory E EricksonDirector
  • Ginny ThompsonSecretary
  • Jo Anne T ManofksyTreasurer
  • J Matthew DerhamDirector
  • T J DerhamDirector
  • Laura OleskyDirector
  • Douglas ManofskyDirector
  • Philip ManofskyDirector
  • Jeffrey W Mansour-BrudererExecutive director

As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.

Tennessee organizations it funded

Knox County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.

Past winnerWherePurposeAmount
YWCA KnoxvilleKnoxville, Knox CountyGeneral$100K
Helen Ross McnabbKnxoville, Knox CountyGeneral$50K
Interfaith Health CenterKnoxville, Knox CountyGeneral$50K
Boys & Girls Clubs of the TN ValleyKnoxville, Knox CountyGeneral$50K
Girl Talk Inc.Knoxville, Knox CountyGeneral$50K
Olive Tree Early LearningKnoxville, Knox CountyGeneral$40K
Fostering Hope TNFarragut, Knox CountyGeneral$30K
Salvation Army - Knoxville Area CommandKnoxville, Knox CountyGeneral$30K
Shora FoundationKnoxville, Knox CountyGeneral$25K
Thompson Cancer Survival CenterKnoxville, Knox CountyGeneral$25K
Wesley House Community CenterKnoxville, Knox CountyGeneral$25K
Hope Resource CenterKnoxville, Knox CountyGeneral$20K
Hospitality PantriesKnxoville, Knox CountyGeneral$20K
Hoof & HarnessStrawberry Plains, Knox CountyGeneral$17K
Knoxville Family Justice CenterKnoxville, Knox CountyGeneral$15K
Catholic Charities of E TNKnxoville, Knox CountyGeneral$15K
Restoration House of E TNKnoxville, Knox CountyGeneral$15K
Volunteer Ministry CenterKnoxville, Knox CountyGeneral$14K
Friends of LiteracyKnoxville, Knox CountyGeneral$12K
Emerald Youth FoundationKnoxville, Knox CountyGeneral$11K
Autism Breakthrough (breakthrough CorporKnoxville, Knox CountyGeneral$10K
Koinonia FoundationKnoxville, Knox CountyGeneral$10K
Historic TN Theatre FdnKnoxville, Knox CountyGeneral$10K
Friends of the Knox Co Public LibraryKnoxville, Knox CountyGeneral$7,500
Boys & Girls Club of the Cumberland PlatOneida, Scott CountyGeneral$55K

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