Mary Thompson Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 38-1359097
Foundation Overview
Based in St Clair Shores, MI, Mary Thompson Foundation has awarded 196 grants totaling $1,522,000 to organizations in Michigan. Individual grants range from $800 to $22,500, with a median award of $7,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
8 of 29 recipients (28%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
100% of all grants are concentrated in Michigan, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Michigan, funding concentrates in Detroit (26%), Southfield (8%), Jackson (6%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 34% growth trend over 7 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Mary Thompson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpena Area Senior Citizens Council | $14,000 | Alpena, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Community Homeworks | $5,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Community Housing Network | $5,000 | Troy, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Crossroads Of Michigan | $5,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Detroit Institute Of Ophthalmology | $5,000 | Grosse Point Park, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Detroit Opera | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Forgotten Harvest | $5,000 | Oak Park, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Furry Friends For Life | $3,000 | Lake Isabella, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Gilda's Club Metro Detroit | $10,000 | Royal Oak, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Hannan Center | $5,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Jackson Friendly Home | $5,000 | Jackson, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Jewish Family Services | $7,500 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| John George Home | $5,000 | Jackson, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Little Brothers | $13,000 | Hancock, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Mittens For Detroit Inc | $5,000 | Berkley, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Motor City Mitten Mission | $10,000 | St Clair Shores, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Pope Francis Center | $14,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Respite Volunteers Of Shiawassee | $5,000 | Owosso, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $6,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| The Helm | $15,000 | Grosse Point Farms, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Wings Home | $10,000 | Allegan, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Alzheimer's Association Michigan Chapter | $7,500 | Southfield, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Evangelical Homes Of Michigan Foundation | $10,500 | Saline, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Of Huron Valley | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Lourdes Inc | $7,500 | Waterford, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| National Council Of Dementia Minds | $5,000 | Elwell, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Next - Birmingham Seniors Coordinating Council | $4,500 | Birmingham, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation | $5,000 | Rochester Hills, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Shiawasee Council On The Aging | $7,000 | Owosso, MI, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Accounting Aid Society | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Alpena Area Senior Citizens Council | $7,000 | Alpena, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Community Homeworks | $5,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Detroit Institute Of Ophthalmology | $5,000 | Grosse Point Park, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Forgotten Harvest | $5,000 | Oak Park, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Furry Friends For Life | $2,500 | Lake Isabella, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Gilda's Club Metro Detroit | $8,000 | Royal Oak, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Leader Dogs For The Blind | $5,000 | Rochester Hills, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Little Brothers | $10,000 | Hancock, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Mittens For Detroit Inc | $8,500 | Berkley, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Pope Francis Center | $20,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Respite Volunteers Of Shiawassee | $10,000 | Owosso, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Helm | $15,000 | Grosse Point Farms, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Wings Home | $17,500 | Allegan, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Ypsilanti Meals On Wheels | $5,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Crossroads Of Michigan | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Detroit Opera | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Great Lakes Chamber Music | $4,500 | Southfield, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Hannan Center | $2,500 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Motor City Brass Band | $2,000 | Southfield, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Motor City Mitten Mission | $20,000 | St Clair Shores, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Porter Hills Foundation Umrc | $3,000 | Chelsea, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Rochester Area Neighborhood House | $5,000 | Rochester, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Society Of Active Retirees Soar | $2,500 | Farminton Hills, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Accounting Aid Society | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Alpena Area Senior Citizens Council | $7,000 | Alpena, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Community Homeworks | $5,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Detroit Institute Of Ophthalmology | $5,000 | Grosse Point Park, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Forgotten Harvest | $5,000 | Oak Park, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Furry Friends For Life | $2,500 | Lake Isabella, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Gilda's Club Metro Detroit | $8,000 | Royal Oak, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Leader Dogs For The Blind | $5,000 | Rochester Hills, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Little Brothers | $10,000 | Hancock, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Mittens For Detroit Inc | $8,500 | Berkley, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Pope Francis Center | $20,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Respite Volunteers Of Shiawassee | $10,000 | Owosso, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Helm | $15,000 | Grosse Point Farms, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Wings Home | $17,500 | Allegan, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Ypsilanti Meals On Wheels | $5,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Crossroads Of Michigan | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Detroit Opera | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Great Lakes Chamber Music | $4,500 | Southfield, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Hannan Center | $2,500 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Motor City Brass Band | $2,000 | Southfield, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Motor City Mitten Mission | $20,000 | St Clair Shores, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Porter Hills Foundation Umrc | $3,000 | Chelsea, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Rochester Area Neighborhood House | $5,000 | Rochester, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Society Of Active Retirees Soar | $2,500 | Farminton Hills, MI, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Accounting Aid Society | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Community Homeworks | $5,000 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Community Housing Network | $5,000 | Troy, MI, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Forgotten Harvest | $5,000 | Oak Park, MI, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Furry Friends For Life | $2,000 | Lake Isabella, MI, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Gilda's Club Metro Detroit | $10,000 | Royal Oak, MI, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank | $2,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Grosse Pointe Historical Society | $2,500 | Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Jackson Friendly Home | $5,000 | Jackson, MI, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Jewish Family Services | $10,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| John George Home | $5,000 | Jackson, MI, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Kadima Jewish Support Services | $5,000 | Southfield, MI, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Leader Dogs For The Blind | $5,000 | Rochester Hills, MI, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Little Brothers | $12,000 | Hancock, MI, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Mittens For Detroit Inc | $7,500 | Berkley, MI, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Pope Francis Center | $12,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Respite Volunteers Of Shiawassee | $10,000 | Owosso, MI, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Wayne State University | $5,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Wings Home | $12,500 | Allegan, MI, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen | $2,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Alpena Area Senior Citizens Council | $10,000 | Alpena, MI, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Canterbury-on-the-lake | $10,000 | Waterford Twp, MI, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Community Opportunity Center | $15,000 | Livonia, MI, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Historic Elmwood Foundation | $2,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Pace Southeast Michigan | $800 | Southfield, MI, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| The Helm | $15,000 | Grosse Point Farms, MI, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Ypsilanti Meals On Wheels | $12,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Detroit Institute Of Ophthalmology | $5,000 | Grosse Point Park, MI, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Accounting Aid Society | $15,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dis | $10,000 | Southfield, MI, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Community Homeworks | $7,500 | Kalamazoo, MI, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Community Housing Network | $3,500 | Troy, MI, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Forgotten Harvest | $8,000 | Oak Park, MI, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Furry Friends For Life | $2,000 | Lake Isabella, MI, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Gilda's Club Metro Detroit | $10,000 | Royal Oak, MI, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank | $5,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Grosse Pointe Historical Society | $2,500 | Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Hannan Center | $2,500 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Jackson Friendly Home | $2,000 | Jackson, MI, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Jewish Family Services | $7,500 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| John George Home | $5,000 | Jackson, MI, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Kadima Jewish Support Services | $5,000 | Southfield, MI, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Leader Dogs For The Blind | $5,000 | Rochester Hills, MI, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Lighthouse Of Oakland County | $5,000 | Pontiac, MI, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Little Brothers | $10,000 | Hancock, MI, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Live Rite Structured Recovery Corp | $1,000 | Roseville, MI, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Mittens For Detroit Inc | $5,000 | Berkley, MI, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Oakland Hope | $5,000 | Pontiac, MI, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Pope Francis Center | $15,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Porter Hills Foundation | $8,000 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Respite Volunteers Of Shiawassee | $7,500 | Owosso, MI, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Umrc - Heritage Foundation | $5,000 | Chelsea, MI, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Universal Dementia Caregivers | $10,000 | Farmington Hills, MI, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Wayne State University | $15,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Wings Home | $10,000 | Allegan, MI, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen | $5,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Accounting Aid Society | $20,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Alpena Area Senior Citizens Council | $2,000 | Alpena, MI, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Canterbury On The Lake | $10,000 | Waterford Twp, MI, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings | $5,000 | Southfield, MI, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Detroit Institute Of Ophthalmology | $5,000 | Grosse Pointe Park, MI, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra | $7,500 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Forgotten Harvest | $8,000 | Oak Park, MI, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank | $7,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Furry Friends For Life | $2,000 | Lake Isabella, MI, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| The Helm (meals On Wheels) | $6,000 | Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Jackson Friendly Home | $5,000 | Jackson, MI, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| John George Home | $5,000 | Jackson, MI, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Leader Dogs For The Blind | $5,000 | Rochester Hills, MI, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Lighthouse Oakland County | $2,000 | Pontiac, MI, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Little Brothers | $12,000 | Hancock, MI, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Luella Hannan Memorial Foundation | $5,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Michigan Opera Theater | $11,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Oakland Livingston Human Services | $6,000 | Pontiac, MI, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Respite Volunteers Of Shiawassee | $5,000 | Owosso, MI, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Services For Older Citizens Inc | $10,000 | Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| St Patrick Senior Center Inc | $5,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Wayne State University | $15,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Wings Home | $12,000 | Southfield, MI, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Ypsilanti Meals On Wheels | $2,500 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Jewish Vocational Center | $5,000 | Southfield, MI, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Accounting Aid Society | $15,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $15,000 | Southfield, MI, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Certified Senior Solutions | $3,000 | Grosse Pointe, MI, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Community Coalition On Grief & Bereavement | $1,000 | Houghton, MI, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Cornerstone Schools | $1,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Detroit Institute Of Opthalmology | $5,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra | $7,500 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Furry Friends For Life | $1,000 | Lake Isabella, MI, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Jackson Friendly Home | $10,000 | Jackson, MI, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Jewish Vocational Service & Community Workshop | $8,000 | Southfield, MI, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| John George Home | $7,500 | Jackson, MI, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Little Brothers | $3,000 | Hancock, MI, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Michigan Opera Theater | $11,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Project Compassion Ministries | $10,200 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Services For Older Citizens | $17,500 | Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| St Joseph Mercy Oakland | $10,000 | Pontiac, MI, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| St Patrick Senior Center | $10,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Tuba Bach Inc | $3,500 | Big Rapids, MI, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Wayne State University | $15,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Accounting Aid Society | $20,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra | $7,500 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Forgotten Harvest | $15,000 | Oak Park, MI, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Furry Friends For Life | $2,000 | Lake Isabella, MI, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Jewish Vocational Service & Community Workshop | $10,000 | Southfield, MI, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Little Brothers | $10,000 | Hancock, MI, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Michigan Opera Theater | $11,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Project Compassion Ministries | $5,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Services For Older Citizens | $22,500 | Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Wayne State University | $15,000 | Detroit, MI, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Certified Senior Solutions | $5,000 | Grosse Pointe, MI, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Jackson Friendly Home | $10,000 | Jackson, MI, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| John George Home | $10,000 | Jackson, MI, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Lourdes Senior Community | $10,000 | Waterford, MI, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Senior Meals On Wheels - Troy | $7,000 | Troy, MI, US | General Purposegeneral Purpose | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 38-1359097 |
| Website | https://marythompsonfoundation.org/ |
| Address | PO BOX 568 St Clr Shores, MI 48080-0568 |
Key People (7)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Mary Thompson Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Treasurer | Patricia R Gotfredson |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Gioconda Mcmillan |
| Vice President | Mary Roby |
| President | Jana Brownell |
| Director/trustee | Mary Farley |
Forms 990-PF
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