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Thomson Foundation

  • Anderson, SC
  • Tax-exempt since Nov. 1966
  • EIN: 57-6029007

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$59.2k (2025)

Expenses
$23.4k (2025)

Total Assets
$51.2k (2025)

Total Liabilities
$20.3k (2025)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2025

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending July
2025

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$59,196
Expenses
$23,447
Net Income
$35,749
Net Assets
$30,919
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $20
0.0%
Dividends $2,868
4.8%
Sales of Assets $56,308
95.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $19,000
81.0%
Compensation of Officers* $1,200
5.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $51,177
Total Liabilities $20,258
Net Assets $30,919
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Janie Curtis (Managing Trustee) $0 $0
Pauline Rice (Trustee) $0 $0
Betsy Thomson (Trustee) $0 $0
Cathy Stone (Trustee) $0 $0
Jim Thomson (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 19, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$84,089
Expenses
$102,407
Net Income
-$18,318
Net Assets
-$4,830
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $13
0.0%
Dividends $5,204
6.2%
Sales of Assets $78,872
93.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $100,000
97.6%
Compensation of Officers* $1,200
1.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $96,472
Total Liabilities $101,302
Net Assets -$4,830
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Janie Curtis (Managing Trustee) $0 $0
Pauline Rice (Trustee) $0 $0
Betsy Thomson (Trustee) $0 $0
Cathy Stone (Trustee) $0 $0
Jim Thomson (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Dec. 20, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$19,613
Expenses
$93,866
Net Income
-$74,253
Net Assets
$13,488
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $6
0.0%
Dividends $7,491
38.2%
Sales of Assets $12,116
61.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $92,728
98.8%
Compensation of Officers* $1,200
1.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $13,488
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $13,488
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Janie Curtis (Managing Tru) $1,200 $0
Pauline Rice (Trustee) $0 $0
Betsy Thomson (Trustee) $0 $0
Lyn Douglas (Trustee) $0 $0
Jim Thomson (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 17, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$27,225
Expenses
$53,418
Net Income
-$26,193
Net Assets
$87,741
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $728
2.7%
Dividends $8,904
32.7%
Sales of Assets $17,593
64.6%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $52,076
97.5%
Compensation of Officers* $1,200
2.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $87,741
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $87,741
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Janie Curtis (Managing Tru) $1,200 $0
Pauline Rice (Trustee) $0 $0
Betsy Thomson (Trustee) $0 $0
Lyn Douglas (Trustee) $0 $0
Jim Thomson (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on April 18, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$20,410
Expenses
$56,350
Net Income
-$35,940
Net Assets
$113,933
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1,450
7.1%
Dividends $9,626
47.2%
Sales of Assets $9,334
45.7%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $55,053
97.7%
Compensation of Officers* $1,200
2.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $113,934
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $113,933
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Janie Curtis (Managing Tru) $1,200 $0
Pauline Rice (Trustee) $0 $0
Betsy Thomson (Trustee) $0 $0
Lyn Douglas (Trustee) $0 $0
Jim Thomson (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Dec. 11, 2021

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$12,766
Expenses
$53,232
Net Income
-$40,466
Net Assets
$150,010
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1,461
11.4%
Dividends $10,310
80.8%
Sales of Assets $995
7.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $52,057
97.8%
Compensation of Officers* $1,200
2.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $150,011
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $150,010
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Janie Curtis (Managing Tru) $1,200 $0
Pauline Rice (Trustee) $0 $0
Betsy Thomson (Trustee) $0 $0
Lyn Douglas (Trustee) $0 $0
Jim Thomson (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 24, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$13,003
Expenses
$28,214
Net Income
-$15,211
Net Assets
$193,434
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1,498
11.5%
Dividends $10,445
80.3%
Sales of Assets $1,060
8.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $26,343
93.4%
Compensation of Officers* $1,200
4.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $193,435
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $193,434
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Janie Curtis (Managing Tru) $1,200 $0
Pauline Rice (Trustee) $0 $0
Betsy Thomson (Trustee) $0 $0
Lyn Douglas (Trustee) $0 $0
Jim Thomson (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on March 2, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$12,507
Expenses
$28,261
Net Income
-$15,754
Net Assets
$208,734
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1,512
12.1%
Dividends $10,105
80.8%
Sales of Assets $890
7.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $26,545
93.9%
Compensation of Officers* $1,200
4.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $208,734
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $208,734
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Janie Curtis (Managing Tru) $1,200 $0
Pauline Rice (Trustee) $0 $0
Betsy Thomson (Trustee) $0 $0
Lyn Douglas (Trustee) $0 $0
Jim Thomson (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Jan. 14, 2019

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$12,505
Expenses
$28,325
Net Income
-$15,820
Net Assets
$224,094
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1,456
11.6%
Dividends $10,243
81.9%
Sales of Assets $806
6.4%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $26,000
91.8%
Compensation of Officers* $1,200
4.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $224,094
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $224,094
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Janie Curtis (Managing Tru) $1,200 $0
Pauline Rice (Trustee) $0 $0
Betsy Thomson (Trustee) $0 $0
Lyn Douglas (Trustee) $0 $0
Jim Thomson (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Feb. 21, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$12,745
Expenses
$28,308
Net Income
-$15,563
Net Assets
$232,990
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1,455
11.4%
Dividends $11,110
87.2%
Sales of Assets $180
1.4%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $26,000
91.8%
Compensation of Officers* $1,200
4.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $232,990
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $232,990
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Janie Curtis (Managing Tru) $1,200 $0
Pauline Rice (Trustee) $0 $0
Betsy Thomson (Trustee) $0 $0
Lyn Douglas (Trustee) $0 $0
Jim Thomson (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on March 7, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$13,615
Expenses
$28,032
Net Income
-$14,417
Net Assets
$248,553
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1,454
10.7%
Dividends $11,419
83.9%
Sales of Assets $742
5.4%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $26,000
92.8%
Compensation of Officers* $1,200
4.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $248,553
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $248,553
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Janie Curtis (Managing Tru) $1,200 $0
Pauline Rice (Trustee) $0 $0
Betsy Thomson (Trustee) $0 $0
Lyn Douglas (Trustee) $0 $0
Jim Thomson (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Dec. 14, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$13,100
Expenses
$23,907
Net Income
-$10,807
Net Assets
$258,975
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1,455
11.1%
Dividends $11,645
88.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $22,600
94.5%
Compensation of Officers* $285
1.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $258,975
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $258,975
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Janie Curtis (Managing Tru) $285 $0
Pauline Rice (Trustee) $0 $0
Betsy Thomson (Trustee) $0 $0
Lyn Douglas (Trustee) $0 $0
Jim Thomson (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Dec. 15, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$12,731
Expenses
$23,938
Net Income
-$11,207
Net Assets
$269,781
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $2,027
15.9%
Dividends $11,027
86.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $23,381
97.7%
Compensation of Officers* $203
0.8%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $269,782
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $269,781

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990-PF
Filed on Dec. 31, 2013

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending July
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$10,007
Expenses
$20,202
Net Income
-$10,195
Net Assets
$300,496
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $2,897
28.9%
Dividends $7,110
71.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $0
Compensation of Officers* $290
1.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $300,496
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $300,496

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending July
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$7,968
Expenses
$19,491
Net Income
-$11,523
Net Assets
$376,143
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $3,430
43.0%
Dividends $5,913
74.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $19,491
100%
Compensation of Officers* $343
1.8%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $376,143
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $376,143

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending July
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending July
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending July
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending July
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending July
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending July
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending July
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending July
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending July
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2000

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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