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.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$1,522,000
Total Assets
$4,386,305
Median Grant (all grants)
$7,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
29
Median Grant
$5,000
% Median Grant Decline
-29% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 28%

8 of 29 recipients (28%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Michigan

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
+34%

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
General Purposes

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

Official contact details for Mary Thompson Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

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

IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.

Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.