Lucille S Thompson Fam Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 58-1788548
Foundation Overview
Based in Lenoir City, TN, Lucille S Thompson Fam Foundation has awarded 188 grants totaling $2,157,381 to organizations in Tennessee, North Carolina and 11 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $250 to $75,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
12 of 23 recipients (52%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 27% in South Carolina and funding distributed across 15 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within South Carolina, funding concentrates in Charleston (94%), Sullivans Island (4%), North Charleston (2%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 36% decrease over 5 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 (73%). 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 Lucille S Thompson Fam 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | Trinity Fund | 2024 |
| Helen Ross Mcnabb Foundation | $5,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Knoxville Challenger | 2024 |
| Pathfinders | $2,800 | Aspen, CO, US | Program Services | 2024 |
| St Stephens Episcopal | $50,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Annual Fund | 2024 |
| Mccallie School | $5,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Swim Club | 2024 |
| The Benjamin School | $2,000 | North Palm Beach, FL, US | Annual Fund | 2024 |
| Salvation Army Of Palm Beach Co | $4,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Annual Fund | 2024 |
| Rite Of Passage Journeys | $6,000 | Bothel, WA, US | Youth Programs | 2024 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | $250 | New York, NY, US | Research | 2024 |
| Bruern Abbey School | $20,000 | Bicester Oxon, CHESTERTON, UK | Annual Fund | 2024 |
| Old Gray Cemetary | $5,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Annual Fund | 2024 |
| Quest In Recovery | $10,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Matching Grant To Program Fundraiser | 2024 |
| Second Harvest Of East Tn | $5,000 | Maryville, TN, US | Backpack For Kids Program | 2024 |
| Alzheimer's Tennessee | $25,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Scholarship Fund | 2024 |
| Emerald Youth Foundation | $25,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Youth Programs | 2024 |
| Young-williams Animal Center | $5,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Program Funds | 2024 |
| Rock N Roll Rescue | $5,000 | Sullivans Island, SC, US | Program Donation | 2024 |
| Guides Trust Foundation | $10,000 | Islamorada, FL, US | Program Donation | 2024 |
| Bethesda-by-the-sea Church | $3,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | General Donation | 2024 |
| Defenders Of Wildlife | $6,000 | Washington, DC, US | Coordinator Position | 2024 |
| True Nature Healing Arts Foundation | $13,000 | Carbondale, CO, US | Program Donation | 2024 |
| Laureus Sport For Good Foundation | $3,200 | New York, NY, US | Program Donation | 2024 |
| Friedreich's Ataxia Research Allian | $5,000 | Downington, PA, US | Program Donation | 2024 |
| Alzheimer's Tn | $50,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Konnections Koordinator | 2022 |
| Duke University | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | Trinity Fund | 2022 |
| Emerald Youth Foundation | $25,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Youth Programs | 2022 |
| Helen Ross Mcnabb Foundation | $5,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Knoxville Challenger | 2022 |
| Pathfinders | $10,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| Charleston To Charleston | $1,500 | Charleston, SC, US | Literary Festival | 2022 |
| Charleston Waterkeeper | $2,500 | Charleston, SC, US | Program Operations | 2022 |
| Middleton Place Foundation | $1,000 | Charleston, SC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| St Stephens Episcopal | $25,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Mccallie School | $5,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Swim Club | 2022 |
| Mcdavid Group Charities Inc | $2,500 | Tequesta, FL, US | Golf For C.o.p.s. | 2022 |
| Project Main Street | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Als Project | 2022 |
| The Benjamin School | $7,000 | North Palm Beach, FL, US | Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Salvation Army Of Palm Beach Co | $10,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Porter-gaud Foundation | $50,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Locker Room Project | 2022 |
| Musc Foundation | $15,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Acs International Schools | $46,236 | Baltimore, MD, US | Project Nepal | 2022 |
| American Assoc Of The Old Vic | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Basic Projects Foundation | $2,500 | Charleston, SC, US | Greenheart Project | 2022 |
| Laureus Sport For Good | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Laureus Challenge | 2022 |
| Porter-gaud Foundation | $20,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Sports Equipment | 2022 |
| Prairie Dog Coalition | $10,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Donation | 2022 |
| Rite Of Passage Journeys | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Youth Programs | 2022 |
| Childrens Hospital | $5,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Nicu Garden Fund | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Tn | $50,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Konnections Koordinator | 2022 |
| Duke University | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | Trinity Fund | 2022 |
| Emerald Youth Foundation | $25,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Youth Programs | 2022 |
| Helen Ross Mcnabb Foundation | $5,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Knoxville Challenger | 2022 |
| Pathfinders | $10,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| Charleston To Charleston | $1,500 | Charleston, SC, US | Literary Festival | 2022 |
| Charleston Waterkeeper | $2,500 | Charleston, SC, US | Program Operations | 2022 |
| Middleton Place Foundation | $1,000 | Charleston, SC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| St Stephens Episcopal | $25,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Mccallie School | $5,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Swim Club | 2022 |
| Mcdavid Group Charities Inc | $2,500 | Tequesta, FL, US | Golf For C.o.p.s. | 2022 |
| Project Main Street | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Als Project | 2022 |
| The Benjamin School | $7,000 | North Palm Beach, FL, US | Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Salvation Army Of Palm Beach Co | $10,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Porter-gaud Foundation | $50,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Locker Room Project | 2022 |
| Musc Foundation | $15,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Acs International Schools | $46,236 | Baltimore, MD, US | Project Nepal | 2022 |
| American Assoc Of The Old Vic | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Basic Projects Foundation | $2,500 | Charleston, SC, US | Greenheart Project | 2022 |
| Laureus Sport For Good | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Laureus Challenge | 2022 |
| Porter-gaud Foundation | $20,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Sports Equipment | 2022 |
| Prairie Dog Coalition | $10,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Donation | 2022 |
| Rite Of Passage Journeys | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Youth Programs | 2022 |
| Childrens Hospital | $5,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Nicu Garden Fund | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Tn | $50,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Konnections Koordinator | 2022 |
| Duke University | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | Trinity Fund | 2022 |
| Emerald Youth Foundation | $25,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Youth Programs | 2022 |
| Helen Ross Mcnabb Foundation | $5,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Knoxville Challenger | 2022 |
| Pathfinders | $10,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Program Services | 2022 |
| Charleston To Charleston | $1,500 | Charleston, SC, US | Literary Festival | 2022 |
| Charleston Waterkeeper | $2,500 | Charleston, SC, US | Program Operations | 2022 |
| Middleton Place Foundation | $1,000 | Charleston, SC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| St Stephens Episcopal | $25,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Mccallie School | $5,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Swim Club | 2022 |
| Mcdavid Group Charities Inc | $2,500 | Tequesta, FL, US | Golf For C.o.p.s. | 2022 |
| Project Main Street | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Als Project | 2022 |
| The Benjamin School | $7,000 | North Palm Beach, FL, US | Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Salvation Army Of Palm Beach Co | $10,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Porter-gaud Foundation | $50,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Locker Room Project | 2022 |
| Musc Foundation | $15,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Acs International Schools | $46,236 | Baltimore, MD, US | Project Nepal | 2022 |
| American Assoc Of The Old Vic | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Annual Fund | 2022 |
| Basic Projects Foundation | $2,500 | Charleston, SC, US | Greenheart Project | 2022 |
| Laureus Sport For Good | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Laureus Challenge | 2022 |
| Porter-gaud Foundation | $20,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Sports Equipment | 2022 |
| Prairie Dog Coalition | $10,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Donation | 2022 |
| Rite Of Passage Journeys | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Youth Programs | 2022 |
| Childrens Hospital | $5,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Nicu Garden Fund | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Tn | $62,400 | Knoxville, TN, US | Konnections Program/covid Grant/navigating Grief-dementia | 2021 |
| Aspen Words | $500 | Aspen, CO, US | Annual Fund | 2021 |
| Duke University | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | Trinity Fund | 2021 |
| Emerald Youth Foundation | $25,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Youth Programs | 2021 |
| Helen Ross Mcnabb Foundation | $5,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Sexual Assault Ctr/therapeutic School | 2021 |
| Pathfinders | $7,500 | Aspen, CO, US | Program Services | 2021 |
| Charleston To Charleston | $2,500 | Charleston, SC, US | Literary Festival | 2021 |
| Charleston Waterkeeper | $5,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Program Operations | 2021 |
| Middleton Place Foundation | $500 | Charleston, SC, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| St Stephens Episcopal | $20,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Annual Fund | 2021 |
| Mccallie School | $5,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Swim Club | 2021 |
| Mcdavid Group Charities Inc | $2,500 | Tequesta, FL, US | Golf For C.o.p.s. | 2021 |
| Project Main Street | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Als Project | 2021 |
| Second Harvest Of Et | $5,000 | Maryville, TN, US | School Backpack Program | 2021 |
| The Benjamin School | $5,000 | North Palm Beach, FL, US | Annual Fund | 2021 |
| Salvation Army Of Palm Beach Co | $10,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Annual Fund | 2021 |
| Vumc Development Gift Donor Service | $10,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Vicc | 2021 |
| The Nazarene Fund | $1,000 | Irving, TX, US | General Donation | 2021 |
| Porter-gaud Foundation | $5,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Annual Fund | 2021 |
| Operation Home | $5,000 | North Charleston, SC, US | Program Donation | 2021 |
| Musc Foundation | $5,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Annual Fund | 2021 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $800 | Sullivans Island, SC, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Enough Pie | $1,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Intention Donation | 2021 |
| Ballenisles Charity Foundation | $2,500 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Annual Fund | 2021 |
| Alzheimer's Tn | $75,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Konnections Program/covid Grant | 2020 |
| Aspen Words | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Annual Fund | 2020 |
| Big Sunday | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Thanksgiving Food Drive | 2020 |
| Duke University | $15,000 | Durham, NC, US | Trinity Fund | 2020 |
| Emerald Youth Foundation | $20,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Youth Programs | 2020 |
| Helen Ross Mcnabb Foundation | $10,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Sexual Assault Ctr/therapeutic School | 2020 |
| Pathfinders | $10,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Bonefish Tarpon Trust | $9,000 | Key Largo, FL, US | Hurricane Relief | 2020 |
| Charleston To Charleston | $2,500 | Charleston, SC, US | Literary Festival | 2020 |
| Charleston Waterkeeper | $10,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Program Operations | 2020 |
| Middleton Place Foundation | $1,000 | Charleston, SC, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Naropa University | $10,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Ecopyschology Program | 2020 |
| Old Gray Cemetary | $5,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Fence Project | 2020 |
| One Tree Planted | $6,200 | Shelburn, VT, US | Tree Planting Campaign | 2020 |
| St Stephens Episcopal | $15,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Annual Fund | 2020 |
| The Ojai Foundation | $5,000 | Ojai, CA, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Acs International Schools Ltd | $37,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Nepal Project/future Minds Program | 2020 |
| Amigos Of Costa Rica | $1,000 | West Chester, PA, US | Costa Verdes Tree Project | 2020 |
| Anderson Ranch Arts Center | $5,000 | Snowmass Village, CO, US | Sound Arts Program | 2020 |
| Carbondale Arts Center | $5,000 | Carbondale, CO, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Children's Hospital | $10,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Covid Grant | 2020 |
| Coastal Conservation League | $5,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Hope Town United | $1,500 | Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US | Hurricane Relief | 2020 |
| Mccallie School | $2,000 | Chattanooga, TN, US | Swim Club | 2020 |
| Mcdavid Group Charities Inc | $3,000 | Tequesta, FL, US | Golf For C.o.p.s. | 2020 |
| Prairie Dog Coalition Of Hsus | $5,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Program Services | 2020 |
| Project Main Street | $35,000 | New York, NY, US | Als Project | 2020 |
| School Of Lost Borders | $10,000 | Big Pine, CA, US | Retirement Fund For Guides | 2020 |
| Seal Legacy Foundation | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Program Services For Families Of Fallen Soldiers | 2020 |
| Second Harvest Of Et | $5,000 | Maryville, TN, US | School Backpack Program | 2020 |
| Shambhala Mountain Center | $5,000 | Red Feathers Lake, CO, US | Capital Fund | 2020 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita | $1,000 | Memphis, TN, US | General Donation | 2020 |
| The Benjamin School | $7,500 | North Palm Beach, FL, US | Annual Fund | 2020 |
| Alzheimer's Tennessee | $50,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Konnections Program | 2019 |
| American Assoc Of The Old Vic Theat | $2,250 | New York, NY, US | Programs Donation | 2019 |
| Aspen Words | $5,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Annual Fund | 2019 |
| Big Sunday | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Annual Fund | 2019 |
| Christ Episcopal Church | $35,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Annual Fund | 2019 |
| Duke University | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | Trinity Fund | 2019 |
| Emerald Youth Foundation | $23,500 | Knoxville, TN, US | Operating Fund | 2019 |
| Enough Pie | $5,000 | Charleston, SC, US | First Family Fund | 2019 |
| Halsey Institute Of Contemporary Ar | $3,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Cry For Joy Exhibit | 2019 |
| Helen Ross Mcnabb Foundation | $20,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Sexual Assault Ctr/therapeutic School | 2019 |
| Lowcountry Land Trust | $5,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Conservation Program | 2019 |
| Mvat Foundation | $2,000 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | Golf Program For Youth | 2019 |
| National Charity League | $1,000 | Culver City, CA, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| Pathfinders | $20,000 | Aspen, CO, US | Program Services | 2019 |
| Porter-gaud Foundation | $5,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Annual Fund | 2019 |
| St Martin Of Tours School | $7,200 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Annual Fund | 2019 |
| The Harvard-westlake School | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Annual Fund | 2019 |
| Bonefish Tarpon Trust | $4,600 | Key Largo, FL, US | Hurricane Relief | 2019 |
| Charleston To Charleston | $1,500 | Charleston, SC, US | Literary Festival | 2019 |
| Charleston Waterkeeper | $20,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Operating Fund | 2019 |
| Coachart | $1,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Donation | 2019 |
| Hollywood Food Coalition | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Food Program | 2019 |
| Marymount High School | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Annual Fund | 2019 |
| Middleton Place Foundation | $5,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Annual Fund | 2019 |
| Musc Foundation | $5,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Storm Eye Institute | 2019 |
| Naropa University | $30,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Ecopyschology Program | 2019 |
| Old Gray Cemetary | $8,150 | Knoxville, TN, US | Fence Project | 2019 |
| One Tree Planted | $1,000 | Shelburn, VT, US | Tree Planting Campaign | 2019 |
| Place2be | $12,823 | London, CLERKENWELL, UK | Program Services | 2019 |
| Santa Monica United Football | $2,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2019 |
| School Of Lost Borders | $5,000 | Big Pine, CA, US | Program Services | 2019 |
| St Stephens Episcopal | $10,000 | Charleston, SC, US | Annual Fund | 2019 |
| Strive | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Program Services | 2019 |
| The Islamorada Foundation | $30,500 | Islamorada, FL, US | J. Gilbert Reese Park Project | 2019 |
| The Ojai Foundation | $5,000 | Ojai, CA, US | Program Services | 2019 |
| Whitebox Harlem | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Painter Was Called Outlaw Exhibition | 2019 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 58-1788548 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 114 FOREST CT Knoxville, TN 37919-5079 |
Key People (9)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Lucille S Thompson Fam Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Board Member | Kristin B Macdermott |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Sandra K Bishop |
| Board Member | Archer W Bishop Jr |
| Board Member | Archer W Bishop Iii |
| Board Member | Baker O Bishop |
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