Carl & Elinor Glyn Thom Charitable | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 38-3105784
Foundation Overview
Based in Troy, MI, Carl & Elinor Glyn Thom Charitable has awarded 166 grants totaling $479,350 to organizations in Michigan, Texas and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $20,000, with a median award of $2,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 24 recipients (17%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
55% of grants are awarded in Michigan, with additional funding distributed across 7 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Michigan, funding concentrates in Hazel Park (61%), Ypsilanti (9%), Bloomfield Hills (9%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 29% 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
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (42%). 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 Carl & Elinor Glyn Thom Charitable'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Farm | $5,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Cranbrook Schools | $5,000 | Bloomfield Hills, MI, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Helping Hand Home | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2023 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | $2,000 | Houson, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels Cental Texas | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2023 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2023 |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $3,000 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2023 |
| Laity Lodge Youth Camp | $10,000 | Leakey, TX, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | $1,000 | Boone, IA, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2023 |
| Hilldale College | $1,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2023 |
| Dawn Farm | $5,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Cranbrook Schools | $5,000 | Bloomfield Hills, MI, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Helping Hand Home | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2023 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | $2,000 | Houson, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels Cental Texas | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2023 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2023 |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $3,000 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2023 |
| Laity Lodge Youth Camp | $10,000 | Leakey, TX, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | $1,000 | Boone, IA, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2023 |
| Hilldale College | $1,000 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2023 |
| Dawn Farm | $5,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | Distrution To A Qualified Charity | 2022 |
| Cranbrook Schools | $2,500 | Bloomfield Hills, MI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Cranbrook Schools | $1,000 | Bloomfield Hills, MI, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2022 |
| Helping Hand Home | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2022 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | $1,000 | Houson, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels Cental Texas | $4,000 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2022 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra | $1,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2022 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2022 |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2022 |
| Interlochen Center For The Arts | $1,000 | Interlochen, MI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Health Alliance For Austin Musician | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2022 |
| Disabled American Veterans | $1,000 | Cold Spring, KY, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2022 |
| Laity Lodge Youth Camp | $10,000 | Leakey, TX, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Lamar Middle School | $500 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2022 |
| Karmanos Cancer Institute | $2,000 | Detroit, MI, US | To Fight Cancer | 2022 |
| Dawn Farm | $5,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | Distrution To A Qualified Charity | 2022 |
| Cranbrook Schools | $2,500 | Bloomfield Hills, MI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Cranbrook Schools | $1,000 | Bloomfield Hills, MI, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2022 |
| Helping Hand Home | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2022 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | $1,000 | Houson, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels Cental Texas | $4,000 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2022 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra | $1,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2022 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2022 |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2022 |
| Interlochen Center For The Arts | $1,000 | Interlochen, MI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Health Alliance For Austin Musician | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2022 |
| Disabled American Veterans | $1,000 | Cold Spring, KY, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2022 |
| Laity Lodge Youth Camp | $10,000 | Leakey, TX, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Lamar Middle School | $500 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2022 |
| Karmanos Cancer Institute | $2,000 | Detroit, MI, US | To Fight Cancer | 2022 |
| Dawn Farm | $5,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | Distrution To A Qualified Charity | 2022 |
| Cranbrook Schools | $2,500 | Bloomfield Hills, MI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Cranbrook Schools | $1,000 | Bloomfield Hills, MI, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2022 |
| Helping Hand Home | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2022 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | $1,000 | Houson, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels Cental Texas | $4,000 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2022 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra | $1,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2022 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2022 |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2022 |
| Interlochen Center For The Arts | $1,000 | Interlochen, MI, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Health Alliance For Austin Musician | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2022 |
| Disabled American Veterans | $1,000 | Cold Spring, KY, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2022 |
| Laity Lodge Youth Camp | $10,000 | Leakey, TX, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Lamar Middle School | $500 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2022 |
| Karmanos Cancer Institute | $2,000 | Detroit, MI, US | To Fight Cancer | 2022 |
| Dawn Farm | $10,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | Distrution To A Qualified Charity | 2021 |
| St Jude | $2,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2021 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | $1,000 | Houson, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2021 |
| Kmfa-classical | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2021 |
| Meals On Wheels Cental Texas | $4,000 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2021 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra | $2,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2021 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2021 |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2021 |
| Interlochen Center For The Arts | $1,000 | Interlochen, MI, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2021 |
| Health Alliance For Austin Musician | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2021 |
| Disabled American Veterans | $1,000 | Cold Spring, KY, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2021 |
| Emily Javadi Foundation | $500 | Dallas, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2021 |
| Laity Lodge Youth Camp | $20,000 | Leakey, TX, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Ruby Cancer Fund | $500 | Houston, TX, US | To Fight Cancer | 2021 |
| Kelsey Detoledo | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Dacoriona Cooper | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Brittany Perrault | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| He Butt Foundation | $5,000 | Kerrville, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2020 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | $1,000 | Houson, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2020 |
| Kmfa-classical | $500 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2020 |
| Meals On Wheels Cental Texas | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2020 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2020 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra | $1,000 | Detroit, MI, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2020 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2020 |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2020 |
| Interlochen Center For The Arts | $500 | Interlochen, MI, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2020 |
| The Ranch At Dove Tree | $7,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2020 |
| Pease Park Conservancy | $500 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2020 |
| Health Alliance For Austin Musician | $500 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2020 |
| Disabled American Veterans | $1,000 | Cold Spring, KY, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2020 |
| Alzheimers Association | $200 | Houston, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualifed Charity | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2020 |
| Charity Navigator | $50 | Saddle Brook, NJ, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2020 |
| Health Care Catering | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | Provide Food To Health Care Workers | 2020 |
| Sail Charlevoix | $1,000 | Boyne City, MI, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Jacqui Speer | $5,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Justin Gayle | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Kelsey Detoledo | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Kendra Nash | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Dacoriona Cooper | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Sheryl Mennika | $1,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Erin Thomson-o'neill | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Shane Dumion | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Stewart Francis | $1,050 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Ella Cain | $1,100 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Elizabeth Gray | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Brandon Smith | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Kyle Smith | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Morgan Webb | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Mariami Jammeh | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Brittany Perrault | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Dawn Farm | $12,450 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | Distrution To A Qualified Charity | 2018 |
| G1 Impact | $15,000 | Auburn Hills, MI, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2018 |
| Alyrika Alston | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Jacqueline Brown | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Justin Gayle | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Kelsey Detoledo | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Kendra Nash | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Dacoriona Cooper | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Cydney Andrews | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Jeremy Shields | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Erin Thomson-o'neill | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Shane Dumion | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Leeanna Hampstead | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Ashley Smith | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Kath Sterner | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Elizabeth Gray | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Brandon Smith | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Kyle Smith | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Morgan Webb | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Mariami Jammeh | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Brittany Perrault | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Andrew Aden Taylor | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Dawn Farm | $10,000 | Ypsilanti, MI, US | Distrution To A Qualified Charity | 2017 |
| Kealing Middle Schoold | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2017 |
| Roasting For Roofs | $2,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2017 |
| Meals On Wheels | $2,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2017 |
| Lauren Evan Cancer Fund | $2,000 | Lansing, MI, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2017 |
| G1 Impact | $5,000 | Auburn Hills, MI, US | Distribution To A Qualified Charity | 2017 |
| Alyrika Alston | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Jacqueline Brown | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Justin Gayle | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Lisa Drew | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Kendra Nash | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Jane Vanhamme | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Cydney Andrews | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Jeremy Shields | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Erin Thomson-o'neill | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Christopher Mendoza | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Leeanna Hampstead | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Ashley Smith | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Kath Sterner | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Elizabeth Gray | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Brandon Smith | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Kyle Smith | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
| Morgan Webb | $2,000 | Hazel Park, MI, US | Scholarship | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 38-3105784 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1625 W BIG BEAVER RD STE C Troy, MI 48084-3538 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Carl & Elinor Glyn Thom Charitable's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | William C Thom |
|---|---|
| Director | Austin Thom |
| Director | Cynthia Steffani |
Forms 990-PF
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