The Thompson Charitable Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a diverse range of causes, primarily focused on environmental conservation, animal welfare, civil rights, and social justice. Its mission reflects a commitment to protecting the Arctic, conserving lands and waters, and advocating for marginalized communities, including initiatives related to Black Lives Matter. The foundation also supports youth development and programs aimed at helping children. Through its grantmaking, it serves various organizations that address systemic injustices, promote animal care, and protect the environment.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-mid nonprofit working in animal welfare, environmental conservation, or civil/civic rights with an existing relationship to the foundation or to current grantees, seeking modest single-year grants in the low-to-mid five-figure range.
Good Fit
- • Direct or indirect relationship to the foundation or an existing grantee
- • Projects aligned with animal welfare, environmental conservation, or civil-rights/social-justice work
- • Request size matching past awards (roughly $2K–$10K)
- • Clear, project-specific use of funds suitable for one-year support
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year went to organizations in seven different states, with about 32% of dollars to the foundation's home state and the remainder distributed across multiple states.
Recipient Variety
In the latest year the foundation funded 13 distinct organizations across animal welfare, environmental conservation, and civil-rights causes, indicating a broadly diverse recipient set despite some dollar concentration.
New Applicants
Across two years the foundation showed a high repeat rate (12 of 13 recipients returning) and the records state it funds only preselected applicants, so direct access for unfamiliar applicants appears unlikely.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
