Comprehensive foundation profile based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing
The Walter J & Holly O Thomson Charitable Foundation, based in Dallas, Texas, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling approximately $39.9 million. In the most recent fiscal period, the foundation reported expenses of about $2.77 million and revenue of approximately $5.42 million. The foundation primarily funds initiatives in California, specifically in cities such as Buelton, Davis, Goleta, Los Angeles, and Santa Barbara. The foundation is managed by co-trustees, including Bank of America N.A., which receives a compensation of $325,375, and individuals Philip Marking and David Anderson, each receiving $36,000. The foundation does not specify particular subject areas for its funding.
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Financials
+2.6% from previous year
58 grants awarded in 2024
Of total revenue spent on programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | FOOD BANK OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Santa barbara, CA, US | 2023 |
| $130,000 | MUSIC ACADEMY OF THE WEST | THOMSON MEMORIAL | Santa barbara, CA, US | 2024 |
| $100,000 | UNITED BOYSGIRLS CLUBS OF SANTA BARBARA | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Santa barbara, CA, US | 2022 |
| $100,000 | FOOD BANK OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Santa barbara, CA, US | 2022 |
| $100,000 | SANTA BARBARA WILDLIFE CARE NETWORK | WILDLIFE HOSPITAL CAPITAL | Santa barbara, CA, US | 2022 |
| $100,000 | FDN FOR SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE | SUPPORT RUNNING START | Santa barbara, CA, US | 2022 |
| $100,000 | LOS ANGELES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA | MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAM | Los angeles, CA, US | 2023 |
| $100,000 | DOCTORS WITHOUT WALLS-SANTA BARBARA | WRAP AROUND CARE PROGRAM | Santa barbara, CA, US | 2023 |
| $100,000 | SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY | SUPPORT RARE EARTH EXHIBIT | Santa barbara, CA, US | 2023 |
| $100,000 | DIRECT RELIEF | UKRAINE RELIEF | Santa barbara, CA, US | 2023 |
People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
BO
BANK OF AMERICA N A
| CO-TRUSTEE | $325,375 | 2024 |
PM
PHILIP MARKING
| CO-TRUSTEE | $36,000 | 2024 |
DA
DAVID ANDERSON
| CO-TRUSTEE | $36,000 | 2024 |
BANK OF AMERICA N A
CO-TRUSTEE
PHILIP MARKING
CO-TRUSTEE
DAVID ANDERSON
CO-TRUSTEE
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