Thomson Charitable Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 42-1497057
Foundation Overview
Based in Cresco, IA, Thomson Charitable Foundation has awarded 162 grants totaling $807,230 to organizations in Colorado, Iowa and 10 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $135,000, with a median award of $1,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
12 of 22 recipients (55%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
86% of all grants are concentrated in Iowa, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Iowa, funding concentrates in Cresco (42%), Decorah (14%), Ames (6%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 476% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on general purposes (92%) and community projects, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Thomson Charitable 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compassion International | $486 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Oaklawn Cemetery Association Of Cresco Ia | $1,000 | Cresco, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Opportunity Homes | $1,000 | Decorah, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Howard County Child Care Solutions | $2,500 | Cresco, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Special Needs Assocaition | $320 | Grimes, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Spca International | $200 | New York, NY, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| City Of Cresco | $135,000 | Cresco, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| National Child Safety Council | $425 | Cresco, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Rhs Auxiliary | $240 | Cresco, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Paws For Purple Hearts | $100 | Penngrove, CA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Arbor Day Foundation | $50 | Lincoln, NE, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | $185 | Washington, DC, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Winnebago Council Boy Scouts Of America | $150 | Waterloo, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Midwest Mbtc | $500 | Cresco, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Shriners Hospital | $1,250 | Ranson, WV, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Waverly Public Library | $5,000 | Waverly, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $150 | Decorah, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Make-a-wish | $150 | Urbandale, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | $410 | Decorah, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Northeast Iowa Food Bank | $500 | Waterloo, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Northeast Iowa Community College Foundation | $15,000 | Calmar, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Northeast Iowa Communty Action Corp | $960 | Decorah, IA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| Compassion International | $456 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Donation Towards Releasing Children From Poverty In Jesus's Name | 2022 |
| Iowa State University Foundation | $7,000 | Ames, IA, US | Donation Towards Intern For Norman Borlaug | 2022 |
| Oaklawn Cemetery Ass Of Cresco Ia | $1,000 | Cresco, IA, US | Donation Towards Maintenance | 2022 |
| Northeast Iowa Communty Action Corp | $660 | Decorah, IA, US | Grocery Store Coupons For Low Incom | 2022 |
| Oppurtunity Homes | $1,000 | Decorah, IA, US | Donation To Programs For People With Special Needs | 2022 |
| Criccet Pickleball | $10,000 | Cresco, IA, US | Donation To Commuity Pickleball Court | 2022 |
| Lime Springs Community Endowment Fund | $5,000 | Cedar Falls, IA, US | Donation To Endowment Fund | 2022 |
| Chester Fire & Rescue | $5,000 | Chester, IA, US | Donation To Fire Equipment | 2022 |
| Protivin Fire Fighters | $5,000 | Protivin, IA, US | Donation To Fire Equipment | 2022 |
| Fire Fighters Of Elma | $2,500 | Elma, IA, US | Donation To Fire Equipment | 2022 |
| Ridgeway Fire Department | $733 | Ridgeway, IA, US | Donation To Fire Equipment | 2022 |
| Howard County Genealogy Club | $400 | Cresco, IA, US | Donation To Club Operation | 2022 |
| Howard County Agriculture Society | $3,950 | Cresco, IA, US | Donation To Howard County Fair | 2022 |
| Special Olympics Iowa | $320 | Grimes, IA, US | Donaton To Program For Special Needs Athletes | 2022 |
| Regional Health Services Of Hc | $200 | Cresco, IA, US | Donation To On Going Programs | 2022 |
| Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation | $250 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To On Going Programs | 2022 |
| Spca International | $113 | New York, NY, US | Donation To On Going Programs | 2022 |
| Compassion International | $456 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Donation Towards Releasing Children From Poverty In Jesus's Name | 2022 |
| Iowa State University Foundation | $7,000 | Ames, IA, US | Donation Towards Intern For Norman Borlaug | 2022 |
| Oaklawn Cemetery Ass Of Cresco Ia | $1,000 | Cresco, IA, US | Donation Towards Maintenance | 2022 |
| Northeast Iowa Communty Action Corp | $660 | Decorah, IA, US | Grocery Store Coupons For Low Incom | 2022 |
| Oppurtunity Homes | $1,000 | Decorah, IA, US | Donation To Programs For People With Special Needs | 2022 |
| Criccet Pickleball | $10,000 | Cresco, IA, US | Donation To Commuity Pickleball Court | 2022 |
| Lime Springs Community Endowment Fund | $5,000 | Cedar Falls, IA, US | Donation To Endowment Fund | 2022 |
| Chester Fire & Rescue | $5,000 | Chester, IA, US | Donation To Fire Equipment | 2022 |
| Protivin Fire Fighters | $5,000 | Protivin, IA, US | Donation To Fire Equipment | 2022 |
| Fire Fighters Of Elma | $2,500 | Elma, IA, US | Donation To Fire Equipment | 2022 |
| Ridgeway Fire Department | $733 | Ridgeway, IA, US | Donation To Fire Equipment | 2022 |
| Howard County Genealogy Club | $400 | Cresco, IA, US | Donation To Club Operation | 2022 |
| Howard County Agriculture Society | $3,950 | Cresco, IA, US | Donation To Howard County Fair | 2022 |
| Special Olympics Iowa | $320 | Grimes, IA, US | Donaton To Program For Special Needs Athletes | 2022 |
| Regional Health Services Of Hc | $200 | Cresco, IA, US | Donation To On Going Programs | 2022 |
| Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation | $250 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To On Going Programs | 2022 |
| Spca International | $113 | New York, NY, US | Donation To On Going Programs | 2022 |
| Compassion International | $456 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Donation Towards Releasing Children From Poverty In Jesus's Name | 2022 |
| Iowa State University Foundation | $7,000 | Ames, IA, US | Donation Towards Intern For Norman Borlaug | 2022 |
| Oaklawn Cemetery Ass Of Cresco Ia | $1,000 | Cresco, IA, US | Donation Towards Maintenance | 2022 |
| Northeast Iowa Communty Action Corp | $660 | Decorah, IA, US | Grocery Store Coupons For Low Incom | 2022 |
| Oppurtunity Homes | $1,000 | Decorah, IA, US | Donation To Programs For People With Special Needs | 2022 |
| Criccet Pickleball | $10,000 | Cresco, IA, US | Donation To Commuity Pickleball Court | 2022 |
| Lime Springs Community Endowment Fund | $5,000 | Cedar Falls, IA, US | Donation To Endowment Fund | 2022 |
| Chester Fire & Rescue | $5,000 | Chester, IA, US | Donation To Fire Equipment | 2022 |
| Protivin Fire Fighters | $5,000 | Protivin, IA, US | Donation To Fire Equipment | 2022 |
| Fire Fighters Of Elma | $2,500 | Elma, IA, US | Donation To Fire Equipment | 2022 |
| Ridgeway Fire Department | $733 | Ridgeway, IA, US | Donation To Fire Equipment | 2022 |
| Howard County Genealogy Club | $400 | Cresco, IA, US | Donation To Club Operation | 2022 |
| Howard County Agriculture Society | $3,950 | Cresco, IA, US | Donation To Howard County Fair | 2022 |
| Special Olympics Iowa | $320 | Grimes, IA, US | Donaton To Program For Special Needs Athletes | 2022 |
| Regional Health Services Of Hc | $200 | Cresco, IA, US | Donation To On Going Programs | 2022 |
| Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation | $250 | Des Moines, IA, US | Donation To On Going Programs | 2022 |
| Spca International | $113 | New York, NY, US | Donation To On Going Programs | 2022 |
| Compassion International | $456 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Care | $100 | Cresco, IA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Iowa State University Foundation | $7,000 | Ames, IA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Notre Dame Catholic Schools | $1,000 | Cresco, IA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Oaklawn Cemetery Ass Of Cresco Ia | $1,000 | Cresco, IA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| American Red Cross | $130 | Decorah, IA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Make A Wish | $275 | Urbandale, IA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Northeast Iowa Communty Action Corp | $690 | Decorah, IA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Rhs Foundation | $75,150 | Cresco, IA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Oppurtunity Homes | $1,000 | Decorah, IA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| City Of Osage | $1,250 | Osage, IA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Criccet Pickleball | $10,000 | Cresco, IA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Prairie Springs Recreational Trails | $5,000 | Cresco, IA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| American Passenger Train History Museum | $2,500 | Charles City, IA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Crestwood Esports Club | $500 | Cresco, IA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Howard Winn Community School Foundation | $1,700 | Cresco, IA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Lime Springs Community Endowment Fund | $5,000 | Cedar Falls, IA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Midwest Mbtc | $250 | Cresco, IA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of America | $50 | Lacrosse, WI, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Compassion International | $456 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Cresco Area Fine Arts Council | $500 | Cresco, IA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Howard County Dhs | $570 | Cresco, IA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Howard Winneshiek Community School Foundation | $9,300 | Cresco, IA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Iowa State University Foundation | $7,000 | Ames, IA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Make A Wish | $125 | Urbandale, IA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Northeast Iowa Food Bank | $250 | Waterloo, IA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Notre Dame Catholic Schools | $1,125 | Cresco, IA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Oaklawn Cemetery Ass Of Cresco Ia | $1,250 | Cresco, IA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Paws For Purple Hearts | $150 | Ruther Glen, VA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Special Olympics Iowa | $200 | Grimes, IA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Care | $100 | Cresco, IA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $100 | Decorah, IA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| City Of Ridgeway | $2,500 | Ridgeway, IA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| American Red Cross | $158 | Decorah, IA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| American Cancer Society | $100 | Decorah, IA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| National Wildlife Federation | $75 | Reston, VA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Midwest Mbtc | $250 | Cresco, IA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Shriners Hospitals For Children | $250 | Tampa, FL, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| International Fund For Animal Welfare | $100 | Yarmouth, MA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Kessel Kids Childcare & Learning Center | $1,000 | Cresco, IA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Elma Community Complex | $2,500 | Elma, IA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Norma Bourlaug Heritage Foundation | $2,500 | Cresco, IA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Rhs Foundation | $105,000 | Cresco, IA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Alzheimers Disease Research | $350 | Clarksburg, MD, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Opportunity Homes | $500 | Decorah, IA, US | General Operations | 2020 |
| Chester Community Center | $500 | Chester, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Compassion International | $456 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Norman Borlaug Heritage Foundation | $5,000 | Cresco, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Iowa State University Foundation | $7,000 | Ames, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Community Foundation Of Ne Iowa | $100,000 | Cedar Falls, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Notre Dame Catholic Schools | $1,500 | Cresco, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Elma Area Community Foundation | $2,500 | Cedar Falls, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| American Legion Post 135 Boy Scouts | $500 | Cresco, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Special Needs Association | $250 | Decorah, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Midwest Bible Training Center | $500 | Cresco, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Iowa College Foundation | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Oaklawn Cemetery Ass Of Cresco Ia | $2,500 | Cresco, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| City Of Cresco Fire Fighters | $1,000 | Cresco, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Cresco Wildlife Club | $2,500 | Cresco, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Regional Health Services Auxillary | $1,500 | Cresco, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Hoca (howard County Cancer Assoc | $1,500 | Cresco, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Northeast Iowa Food Bank | $1,500 | Waterloo, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Notre Dame Catholic Schoolsboiler Pro | $1,500 | Cresco, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Osage Community Schools | $6,000 | Osage, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Howard County Agricultural Society | $50,000 | Cresco, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Howard County Dhs | $600 | Cresco, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Northeast Iowa Community College Foundation | $2,500 | Peosta, IA, US | General Operations | 2018 |
| Chester Community Center | $500 | Chester, IA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| City Of Lime Springs | $3,000 | Lime Springs, IA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Compassion International | $456 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Norman Borlaug Heritage Foundation | $25,000 | Cresco, IA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Iowa State University Foundation | $7,000 | Ames, IA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| North Iowa Area Community College Foundation | $3,300 | Mason City, IA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Notre Dame Catholic Schools | $700 | Cresco, IA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Howard County Dhs | $420 | Cresco, IA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Mobile Mamma | $2,000 | Cresco, IA, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| City Of Ridgeway | $1,000 | Ridgeway, IA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Chester Community Center | $500 | Chester, IA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| North Iowa Area Community College Foundation | $5,000 | Mason City, IA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Compassion International | $456 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Cresco Opera House | $4,500 | Cresco, IA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Howard County Conservation Board | $2,500 | Cresco, IA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Iowa College Foundation | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Iowa Dairy Expo | $300 | Cresco, IA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Iowa State University Foundation | $7,000 | Ames, IA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation | $2,500 | Decorah, IA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Riceville Ambulance Services | $500 | Riceville, IA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Various Donations Of 250 Or Less | $50 | Various, IA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Winneshiek County Dhs | $3,460 | Decorah, IA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 42-1497057 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 111 N ELM ST Cresco, IA 52136-1532 |
Key People (2)
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| Director/president/treasurer | John S Thomson |
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| Director/secretary | Stephanie C Thomson |
Forms 990-PF
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