Ronald O Thomas Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 26-1856223
Foundation Overview
Based in Pittsburg, KS, Ronald O Thomas Foundation has awarded 164 grants totaling $1,407,588 to organizations in Florida, Kansas and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $120 to $75,000, with a median award of $2,727.5.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 24 recipients (17%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
66% of grants are awarded in Kansas, with additional funding distributed across 10 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Kansas, funding concentrates in Pittsburg (56%), Baxter Springs (17%), Mission (10%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 20% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (57%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Ronald O Thomas Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sek Humane Society | $30,000 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contributions | 2024 |
| Girl Scouts | $930 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Alzheimers Association | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Donation | 2024 |
| Guardians Of The Children | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Pointforward | $25,000 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Umass-amherst-thomas Foundation | $10,000 | Amherst, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Hub Of Hope | $5,000 | Rogers, AR, US | Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Baxter Springs Presbyterian Peo | $2,500 | Baxter Springs, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Sek Animal Advocates | $10,000 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Proud Animal Lovers Shelter | $1,750 | Parsons, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Baxter Springs Chamber Of Commerce | $7,500 | Baxter Springs, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Christmas With A Cop | $5,000 | Baxter Springs, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Sek Humane Society | $30,000 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contributions | 2024 |
| Girl Scouts | $930 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Alzheimers Association | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Donation | 2024 |
| Guardians Of The Children | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Pointforward | $25,000 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Umass-amherst-thomas Foundation | $10,000 | Amherst, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Hub Of Hope | $5,000 | Rogers, AR, US | Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Baxter Springs Presbyterian Peo | $2,500 | Baxter Springs, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Sek Animal Advocates | $10,000 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Proud Animal Lovers Shelter | $1,750 | Parsons, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Baxter Springs Chamber Of Commerce | $7,500 | Baxter Springs, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Christmas With A Cop | $5,000 | Baxter Springs, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2024 |
| Frankies Friends Charitable Pet | $1,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Kansas Special Olympics | $3,500 | Mission, KS, US | Charitable Contributions | 2023 |
| Sek Humane Society | $2,500 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contributions | 2023 |
| Pittsburg State University | $25,000 | Pitssburg, KS, US | Charitable Contributions | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts | $675 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Alzheimers Association | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Donation | 2023 |
| Guardians Of The Children | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Pointforward | $75,000 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Miracle Ear Foundation | $500 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Umass-amherst-thomas Foundation | $10,000 | Amherst, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Hope For You Breast Cancer | $5,000 | Joplin, MO, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Hub Of Hope | $5,000 | Rogers, AR, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| City Of Pittsburg Parks & Rec | $5,000 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Baxter Springs Presbyterian Peo | $2,000 | Baxter Springs, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Frankies Friends Charitable Pet | $1,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Kansas Special Olympics | $3,500 | Mission, KS, US | Charitable Contributions | 2023 |
| Sek Humane Society | $2,500 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contributions | 2023 |
| Pittsburg State University | $25,000 | Pitssburg, KS, US | Charitable Contributions | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts | $675 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Alzheimers Association | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Donation | 2023 |
| Guardians Of The Children | $1,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Pointforward | $75,000 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Miracle Ear Foundation | $500 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Umass-amherst-thomas Foundation | $10,000 | Amherst, MA, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Hope For You Breast Cancer | $5,000 | Joplin, MO, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Hub Of Hope | $5,000 | Rogers, AR, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| City Of Pittsburg Parks & Rec | $5,000 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Baxter Springs Presbyterian Peo | $2,000 | Baxter Springs, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2023 |
| Frankies Friends Charitable Pet | $22,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Kansas Special Olympics | $2,000 | Mission, KS, US | Charitable Contributions | 2022 |
| Sek Humane Society | $14,016 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contributions | 2022 |
| Pittsburg State University | $25,000 | Pitssburg, KS, US | Charitable Contributions | 2022 |
| The Presbyterian Church | $2,000 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts | $1,682 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| City Of Chandler Az K9 Fund | $1,000 | Chandler, AZ, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Proud Animal Lovers Shelter | $6,249 | Parsons, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Alzheimers Association | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Donation | 2022 |
| Baxter Police Aux Ar-15 | $7,500 | Baxter Springs, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Guardians Of The Children | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Joplin Humane Society | $5,000 | Joplin, MO, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Frankies Friends Charitable Pet | $22,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Kansas Special Olympics | $2,000 | Mission, KS, US | Charitable Contributions | 2022 |
| Sek Humane Society | $14,016 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contributions | 2022 |
| Pittsburg State University | $25,000 | Pitssburg, KS, US | Charitable Contributions | 2022 |
| The Presbyterian Church | $2,000 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts | $1,682 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| City Of Chandler Az K9 Fund | $1,000 | Chandler, AZ, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Proud Animal Lovers Shelter | $6,249 | Parsons, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Alzheimers Association | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Donation | 2022 |
| Baxter Police Aux Ar-15 | $7,500 | Baxter Springs, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Guardians Of The Children | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Joplin Humane Society | $5,000 | Joplin, MO, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Frankies Friends Charitable Pet | $22,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Kansas Special Olympics | $2,000 | Mission, KS, US | Charitable Contributions | 2022 |
| Sek Humane Society | $14,016 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contributions | 2022 |
| Pittsburg State University | $25,000 | Pitssburg, KS, US | Charitable Contributions | 2022 |
| The Presbyterian Church | $2,000 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts | $1,682 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| City Of Chandler Az K9 Fund | $1,000 | Chandler, AZ, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Proud Animal Lovers Shelter | $6,249 | Parsons, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Alzheimers Association | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable Donation | 2022 |
| Baxter Police Aux Ar-15 | $7,500 | Baxter Springs, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Guardians Of The Children | $2,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Joplin Humane Society | $5,000 | Joplin, MO, US | Charitable Contribution | 2022 |
| Frankies Friends Charitable Pet | $2,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Mt Carmel Foundation | $27,500 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contributions | 2021 |
| Kansas Special Olympics | $3,000 | Mission, KS, US | Charitable Contributions | 2021 |
| Sek Humane Society | $5,729 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contributions | 2021 |
| Pittsburg State University | $25,000 | Pitssburg, KS, US | Charitable Contributions | 2021 |
| The Presbyterian Church | $1,500 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Girl Scouts | $1,758 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| City Of Chandler Az K9 Fund | $1,000 | Chandler, AZ, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| City Of Baxter Springs - Dog Park | $40,421 | Baxter Springs, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Sek Animal Advocates | $3,300 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contibution | 2021 |
| Proud Animal Lovers Shelter | $3,300 | Parsons, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2021 |
| Frankies Friends Charitable Pet | $1,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Mt Carmel Foundation | $27,500 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contributions | 2020 |
| Kansas Special Olympics | $2,000 | Mission, KS, US | Charitable Contributions | 2020 |
| Sek Humane Society | $20,000 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contributions | 2020 |
| Pittsburg State University | $25,000 | Pitssburg, KS, US | Charitable Contributions | 2020 |
| The Presbyterian Church | $1,500 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Girl Scout Troup 7440 | $857 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Community Health Center Of Se Ks | $1,000 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Safehouse Crisis Center | $2,955 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2020 |
| Frankies Friends Charitable Pet | $7,500 | Tampa, FL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2019 |
| Glden Paws Animal Rescuesanctuarry | $14,500 | Joplin, MO, US | Charitable Contributions | 2019 |
| Mt Carmel Foundation | $10,000 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contributions | 2019 |
| Kansas Special Olympics | $2,000 | Mission, KS, US | Charitable Contributions | 2019 |
| Colonial Fox Foundation | $5,000 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contributions | 2019 |
| Sek Humane Society | $12,380 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contributions | 2019 |
| Pittsburg State University | $25,000 | Pitssburg, KS, US | Charitable Contributions | 2019 |
| The Presbyterian Church | $1,500 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charatables Contributions | 2019 |
| Climateenergy Project | $1,000 | Hutchinson, KS, US | Charatiable Contributions | 2019 |
| Aspca | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable Contributions | 2019 |
| Second Chance Animal Rescue | $2,500 | Norman, OK, US | Charitable Contributions | 2019 |
| Biker Against Child Abuse | $1,000 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contribution | 2019 |
| City Of Neosho Beagle Reward | $2,000 | Neosho, MO, US | Charitable Contribution | 2019 |
| Frankies Friends Charitable Pet | $1,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Charitable Contribution | 2018 |
| Glden Paws Animal Rescuesanctuarry | $2,500 | Joplin, MO, US | Charitable Contributions | 2018 |
| Mt Carmel Foundation | $1,250 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contributions | 2018 |
| Kansas Special Olympics | $1,000 | Mission, KS, US | Charitable Contributions | 2018 |
| City Of Pittsburg | $25,000 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contributions | 2018 |
| Colonial Fox Foundation | $5,000 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contributions | 2018 |
| Sek Humane Society | $38,930 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charitable Contributions | 2018 |
| Community Health Center Of Sek | $14,400 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charatible Contributions | 2018 |
| Pittsburg State University | $25,000 | Pitssburg, KS, US | Charitable Contributions | 2018 |
| The Presbyterian Church | $1,800 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Charatables Contributions | 2018 |
| Joplin Humane Society | $500 | Jopline, MO, US | Charatables Contributions | 2018 |
| Climateenergy Project | $1,260 | Hutchinson, KS, US | Charatiable Contributions | 2018 |
| Baxter Police Department Burn Fund | $1,000 | Baxter Springs, KS, US | To Provide Assistance To Injured Officers. | 2017 |
| Baxter Springs Usd 508 | $59,000 | Baxter Springs, KS, US | To Provide Service For Needy Children In The Elementary Schools | 2017 |
| Frankies Friends Charitable Pet Foundation | $23,866 | Tampa, FL, US | To Provide Care For Pets That Would Otherwise Not Be Treated | 2017 |
| Golden Paws Animal Rescue & Scantuary | $2,500 | Joplin, MO, US | Rescue And Find New Homes For Animals | 2017 |
| Mt Carmel Foundation | $2,250 | Pittsburg, KS, US | To Assist Patients At The Hospital, And To Acquire Equipment To Be Used At The Hospital For Patient Services. | 2017 |
| Pittsburg State University Foundation | $20,000 | Pittsburg, KS, US | To Assistnace In Construction And Operation Of The Performing Arts Center At The University | 2017 |
| Special Olympics Kansas | $1,000 | Mission, KS, US | To Assit Mentally Disadvataged Persons Compete In Athletic Events | 2017 |
| City Of Pittsburg | $25,000 | Pittsburg, KS, US | To Provide For A City Dog Park | 2017 |
| Wildcat Glade Conservation & Audubon Center | $1,000 | Joplin, MO, US | To Maintian And Perserve The Chert Glades Habitat. | 2017 |
| Angels Among Us | $1,000 | Pittsburg, KS, US | To Provide Assitnace To Cancer Patients And Hospice Care | 2017 |
| First Presbyterian Church | $1,500 | Baxter Springs, KS, US | To Provide Christmas Assistance For Underprevilidged Children. | 2017 |
| Baxter Police Department Christmas With A Cop | $2,000 | Baxter Springs, KS, US | To Provide Funds For Disadvantaged Children To Christmas Shop With A Police Officer | 2016 |
| Childrens Miracle Network | $1,000 | Joplin, MO, US | Provide Service For Seriously Ill Children | 2016 |
| Colonial Fox Theatre Foundation | $5,000 | Pittsburg, KS, US | To Preserve And Restore The Historic Theatre | 2016 |
| Golden Paws Animal Rescue & Scantuary | $1,000 | Joplin, MO, US | Rescue And Find New Homes For Animals | 2016 |
| Mt Carmel Foundation | $31,100 | Pittsburg, KS, US | To Assist Patients At The Hospital, And To Acquire Equipment To Be Used At The Hospital For Patient Services. | 2016 |
| Peo Bt Disadvantaged Childrens Christmas | $1,000 | Riverton, KS, US | To Provide Christmas To The Disadvantaged Children In And Around Riverton, Ks. | 2016 |
| Pittsburg State University Foundation | $20,000 | Pittsburg, KS, US | To Assistnace In Construction And Operation Of The Performing Arts Center At The University | 2016 |
| Susan G Komen Foundation | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Provide Service For Women With Breast Cancer | 2016 |
| Special Olympics Kansas | $1,000 | Mission, KS, US | To Assit Mentally Disadvataged Persons Compete In Athletic Events | 2016 |
| Safehouse Crisis Center | $23,000 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Provides Shelter, Support & Counseling For Battered And Abused Women And Children | 2016 |
| City Of Miami Animal Shelter | $120 | Miami, OK, US | Assistance With The Transportation Of Abandoned Animals To New Homes | 2016 |
| Southeast Kansas Humane Society | $6,000 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals And Animal Care And Adoption In Southeast Kansas | 2016 |
| Aspca | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Prevention Of The Cruelty To Animals | 2016 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $500 | Bethesda, MD, US | Research And Support Service For Cystic Fibrosis | 2016 |
| Wesley House | $500 | Pittsburg, KS, US | Food And Health Care Assitance For The Needy In The Pittsburg Ks Area | 2016 |
| Baxter Springs Usd 508 | $3,500 | Baxter Springs, KS, US | To Provide Service For Needy Children In The Elementary Schools | 2016 |
| Frankies Friends Charitable Pet Foundation | $10,000 | Tampa, FL, US | To Provide Care For Pets That Would Otherwise Not Be Treated | 2016 |
| Cherokee County Ambulance Service | $5,861 | Columbus, KS, US | To Provide Ambulance Service To The Residents Of Cherokee County Ks | 2016 |
| Baxter Springs Ministerial Alliance | $5,000 | Baxter Springs, KS, US | To Provide Service For The Needy In The Baxter Springs Ks Area | 2016 |
| Crawford County Habitat For Humanity | $5,000 | Pittsburg, KS, US | To Provide Affordable Housing For Those In Need | 2016 |
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| EIN | 26-1856223 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1511 WOODLAND DR Pittsburg, KS 66762-5554 |
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| Trustee | Jim Hoskins |
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