Funding search · EIN 364311966 · Fort Lauderdale, FL
The Thomas Family Foundation
A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.
- 122
- grants reported
- $1.9M
- total given
- 2021–2024
- filing years
- $5,000
- median grant
Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2021–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.
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Top recipients
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- Schwab Charitable3 grants · $613,000
- Women in Distress4 grants · $238,451
- Life Net for Families3 grants · $150,000
- First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale4 grants · $72,485
- Holy Cross Hospital3 grants · $69,648
- A Spring of Hope2 grants · $50,000
- Broward College Foundation2 grants · $49,250
- Broward Performing Arts Foundation3 grants · $49,200
- International Rescue Committee2 grants · $45,150
- Family Service League3 grants · $40,000
Giving over time
Grant history
The 100 largest of 122 grants.
- $400,000
Schwab Charitable · Orlando, FL · 2024
To increase giving in the u.s. With donor-advised funds and philanthropic resources that make charitable giving tax-smart, simple and efficient.
- $112,000
Schwab Charitable · Orlando, FL · 2023
To increase giving in the u.s. With donor-advised funds and philanthropic resources that make charitable giving tax-smart, simple and efficient.
- $103,100
Women in Distress · Lighthouse Point, FL · 2021
Provide support to domestic violence center
- $101,000
Schwab Charitable · Orlando, FL · 2022
To increase giving in the u.s. With donor-advised funds and philanthropic resources that make charitable giving tax-smart, simple and efficient.
- $76,099
Women in Distress · Lighthouse Point, FL · 2023
Provide support to domestic violence center
- $56,019
Women in Distress · Lighthouse Point, FL · 2022
Provide support to domestic violence center
- $54,648
Holy Cross Hospital · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2023
Support program activities
- $50,000
Life Net for Families · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2023
Help the homeless and hungry
- $50,000
Life Net for Families · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2022
Help the homeless and hungry
- $50,000
Life Net for Families · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2021
Help the homeless and hungry
- $42,025
First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2021
Support church activities and events
- $26,542
First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2022
Support church activities and events
- $25,000
Spring of Hope · Coconut Creek, FL · 2023
To provide help/clean water in south africa
- $25,000
A Spring of Hope · Coconut Creek, FL · 2022
Bring water & sanitation to needy
- $25,000
American Red Cross · Washington, DC · 2022
To prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors
- $25,000
Broward College Foundation · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2022
To transform lives through education and community awareness
- $25,000
International Rescue Committee · New York, NY · 2022
Provides opportunities for refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, survivors of torture, and other immigrants to thrive in america.
- $25,000
A Spring of Hope · Coconut Creek, FL · 2021
Bring water & sanitation to needy
- $25,000
Broward Performing Arts Foundation · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2021
Sustain, develop and secure the future of performing arts
- $24,250
Broward College Foundation · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2021
To transform lives through education and community awareness
- $20,150
International Rescue Committee · New York, NY · 2021
Provides opportunities for refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, survivors of torture, and other immigrants to thrive in america.
- $20,000
Jack & Jill Childrens Center · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2021
To break the cycle of poverty for children of low income working families in broward county
- $15,000
Family Service League · Huntington, NY · 2023
Helps individuals to mobilize their strengths & improve quality of lives.
- $15,000
Family Service League · Huntington, NY · 2021
Helps individuals to mobilize their strengths & improve quality of lives.
- $15,000
Oberlin Community Services Council · Oberlin, OH · 2021
Aims to help every child in oberlin have a good holiday season
- $15,000
United Way · Alexandria, VA · 2021
Women in distress.
- $14,600
Broward Performing Arts Foundation · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2024
Sustain, develop and secure the future of performing arts
- $10,324
Humane Society of Broward County · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2023
To foster and promote care of animals
- $10,000
Our Father'S House Soup Kitchen · Pompano Beach, FL · 2024
Helping to provide services to those in need wth food, clothing, etc.
- $10,000
Wheelchair Foundation · Danville, CA · 2024
Create awareness of the needs and abilities of people with physical disabilities
- $10,000
Broward Partnership for the Homeless · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2023
Provide assistance for the homeless in broward county
- $10,000
Hope South Florida · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2023
Support initiative to help the homeless
- $10,000
Margaret Baker Foundation · Northfield, IL · 2023
Award scholarships to young ladies & men in virginia.
- $10,000
St Sabina Church · Chicago, IL · 2023
Seeks to be a prophetic voice of truth and justice; committed to the power of love and non-violence; to being a lobbyist for the poor, alienated, and disenfranchised; and recognizing that what makes us authentic is our … read allSeeks to be a prophetic voice of truth and justice; committed to the power of love and non-violence; to being a lobbyist for the poor, alienated, and disenfranchised; and recognizing that what makes us authentic is our actions when we leave the church building. less
- $10,000
Broward Partnership for the Homeless · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2022
Provide assistance for the homeless in broward county
- $10,000
Family Service League · Huntington, NY · 2022
Helps individuals to mobilize their strengths & improve quality of lives.
- $10,000
Jack & Jill Childrens Center · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2022
To break the cycle of poverty for children of low income working families in broward county
- $10,000
Our Father'S House Soup Kitchen · Pompano Beach, FL · 2022
Helping to provide services to those in need wth food, clothing, etc.
- $10,000
Shriners Hospitals for Children · Tampa, FL · 2022
Provide the highest quality care to children with neuromusculoskeletal conditions, burn injuries and other special healthcare needs within a compassionate, family-centered and collaborative care environment.
- $10,000
Holy Cross Hospital · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2021
Support program activities
- $10,000
Hope South Florida · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2021
Support initiative to help the homeless
- $10,000
Junior Achievement of South Florida · Coconut Creek, FL · 2021
To inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.
- $10,000
Sos Childrens Villages Florida · Coconut Creek, FL · 2021
Foster care neighborhood provides housing for children
- $10,000
St Sabina Church · Chicago, IL · 2021
Seeks to be a prophetic voice of truth and justice; committed to the power of love and non-violence; to being a lobbyist for the poor, alienated, and disenfranchised; and recognizing that what makes us authentic is our … read allSeeks to be a prophetic voice of truth and justice; committed to the power of love and non-violence; to being a lobbyist for the poor, alienated, and disenfranchised; and recognizing that what makes us authentic is our actions when we leave the church building. less
- $9,792
Margaret Baker Foundation · Northfield, IL · 2021
Award scholarships to young ladies & men in virginia.
- $9,600
Broward Performing Arts Foundation · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2022
Sustain, develop and secure the future of performing arts
- $7,500
Habitat for Humanity of Broward · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2024
To provide low income families with decent and affordable housing
- $7,400
4kidsinc · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2021
To provide a home & refuge for every child in need
- $6,700
Humane Society of Broward County · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2021
To foster and promote care of animals
- $5,750
Farmlink Project · Los Angeles, CA · 2022
Fight food insecurity by repurposing surplus produce
- $5,525
St Jude Children'S Research Hospital · Memphis, TN · 2023
Treat and defeats childhood cancer
- $5,000
4kidsinc · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2024
To provide a home & refuge for every child in need
- $5,000
Children'S Opportunity Group · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2024
To supporting and enriching the health, education, and welfare of children in broward county
- $5,000
Friends of Whitney Young · Chicago, IL · 2024
General donation to help build and maintain vibrant school communities among students, families, administrators, faculty and alumni.
- $5,000
Las Olas Capital Arts · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2024
To support the arts in our community.
- $5,000
Special Olympics · Washington, DC · 2024
Provide year-round sports training for children and adults with disabilities
- $5,000
The Night Ministry · Chicago, IL · 2024
Works to provide housing, health care & human connection to struggling individuals
- $5,000
American Red Cross · Washington, DC · 2023
To prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors
- $5,000
Children'S Fund for Gsd Research · Cheshire, CT · 2023
To find a cure for glycogen storage disease (gsd)
- $5,000
Children'S Opportunity Group · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2023
To supporting and enriching the health, education, and welfare of children in broward county
- $5,000
Doctors Without Borders · New York, NY · 2023
To support emergency relief and response programs in more than 60 countries
- $5,000
Shriners Hospitals for Children · Tampa, FL · 2023
Provide the highest quality care to children with neuromusculoskeletal conditions, burn injuries and other special healthcare needs within a compassionate, family-centered and collaborative care environment.
- $5,000
Special Olympics · Washington, DC · 2023
Provide year-round sports training for children and adults with disabilities
- $5,000
The Night Ministry · Chicago, IL · 2023
Works to provide housing, health care & human connection to struggling individuals
- $5,000
Caring for Cambodia · Austin, TX · 2022
To ensure a better future for cambodian children
- $5,000
Doctors Without Borders · New York, NY · 2022
To support emergency relief and response programs in more than 60 countries
- $5,000
Habitat for Humanity of Broward · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2022
To provide low income families with decent and affordable housing
- $5,000
Holy Cross Hospital · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2022
Support program activities
- $5,000
St Jude Children'S Research Hospital · Memphis, TN · 2022
Treat and defeats childhood cancer
- $5,000
The Night Ministry · Chicago, IL · 2022
Works to provide housing, health care & human connection to struggling individuals
- $5,000
Wheelchair Foundation · Danville, CA · 2022
Create awareness of the needs and abilities of people with physical disabilities
- $5,000
American Red Cross · Washington, DC · 2021
To prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors
- $5,000
Doctors Without Borders · New York, NY · 2021
To support emergency relief and response programs in more than 60 countries
- $5,000
Special Olympics · Washington, DC · 2021
Provide year-round sports training for children and adults with disabilities
- $5,000
The Night Ministry · Chicago, IL · 2021
Works to provide housing, health care & human connection to struggling individuals
- $4,990
Save the Children · Fairfield, CT · 2023
To give childre a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm
- $3,500
Charity Navigator · Glen Rock, NJ · 2022
Assessment organization that evaluates charitable organizations in the us.
- $3,500
Royal Dames of Cancer Research · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2022
Helping to fund research to find a cure for cancer
- $3,233
Women in Distress · Lighthouse Point, FL · 2024
Provide support to domestic violence center
- $3,000
South Florida Pbs · Miami, FL · 2024
Provides quality content to educate enlighten and inspire on tv.
- $3,000
South Florida Pbs · Miami, FL · 2023
Provides quality content to educate enlighten and inspire on tv.
- $3,000
South Florida Pbs · Miami, FL · 2022
Provides quality content to educate enlighten and inspire on tv.
- $3,000
Charity Navigator · Glen Rock, NJ · 2021
Assessment organization that evaluates charitable organizations in the us.
- $2,500
Funding Arts Broward · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2024
To support, sustain, and enrich the arts in the community.
- $2,500
Our Community Place · Harrisburg, VA · 2024
Promoting personal growth and community well-being.
- $2,500
Smile Train · New York, NY · 2024
To provide free cleft surgery and comprehensive cleft care to children in the developing world and free cleft-related training for local medical professionals
- $2,500
Royal Dames of Cancer Research · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2023
Helping to fund research to find a cure for cancer
- $2,500
Sos Childrens Villages Florida · Coconut Creek, FL · 2023
Foster care neighborhood provides housing for children
- $2,500
Boca Helpings Hands · Boca Raton, FL · 2022
Dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, als, and related diseases by funding worldwide research and to provide food, medical and financial assistance to meet basic human needs
- $2,500
Gold Coast Jazz Society Band and Friends · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2022
Dedicate to perpetuate and advance the cultural art form of jazz through performances, education and outreach activities.
- $2,500
Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale Trust · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2022
General donation to raise funds specifically designated for ongoing riverwalk promotions and improvements.
- $2,500
Smile Train · New York, NY · 2022
To provide free cleft surgery and comprehensive cleft care to children in the developing world and free cleft-related training for local medical professionals
- $2,500
After School Matters · Chicago, IL · 2021
Provides teens with opportunities to discover their potential & find their future.
- $2,500
Caring for Cambodia · Austin, TX · 2021
To ensure a better future for cambodian children
- $2,500
Gold Coast Jazz Society Band and Friends · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2021
Dedicate to perpetuate and advance the cultural art form of jazz through performances, education and outreach activities.
- $2,500
Shriners Hospitals for Children · Tampa, FL · 2021
Provide the highest quality care to children with neuromusculoskeletal conditions, burn injuries and other special healthcare needs within a compassionate, family-centered and collaborative care environment.
- $2,500
Smile Train · New York, NY · 2021
To provide free cleft surgery and comprehensive cleft care to children in the developing world and free cleft-related training for local medical professionals
- $2,500
Wheelchair Foundation · Danville, CA · 2021
Create awareness of the needs and abilities of people with physical disabilities
- $2,000
Feeding South Florida · Pembroke Pines, FL · 2023
End hunger in south florida through access to nutritious food, advocacy and innovative programming.
- $2,000
First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2023
Support church activities and events
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