The Homer and Annette Thompson Foundation concentrates its giving into a small number of sizable grants focused primarily in Florida (notably Polk County/Lakeland). Their funding emphasizes direct services for vulnerable populations — elder nutrition, domestic violence/housing stabilization for women, Alzheimer’s research — alongside support for a local Christian K–12 school. They favor mission-driven, service organizations and appear to prioritize measurable program support (meal programs, housing liaison/eviction prevention, financial aid) over broad institutional endowments.
The Homer and Annette Thompson Foundation repeatedly directs large grants to Polk County organizations serving basic needs, education, and health-related support. One of its clearest patterns is sustained funding for Meals on Wheels of Polk County, which received $173,000 in 2025, $173,000 in 2024, and $150,000 in 2023 for Angel & Reduced Cost Meals Programs. The foundation also backs Alzheimer’s research at BrightFocus Foundation, including a $200,000 grant in 2025 and two $100,000 grants in 2024 and 2023. Those gifts sit alongside support for emergency housing and independence services for women, financial aid for Lakeland Christian School families in the Discovery and ESE programs, and other local service providers in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Lake Wales, and Haines City. The mix of grantees points to a funder that favors practical program support for organizations with direct service roles rather than broad, undirected funding. Grants in the recent record are concentrated in relatively large amounts, and several recipients appear more than once across multiple years, indicating an ongoing relationship with selected local and research organizations.
In food security, the foundation gave $173,000 in 2025 and another $173,000 in 2024 to Meals on Wheels of Polk County for the Angel & Reduced Cost Meals Programs, after a $150,000 grant in 2023 for the same purpose. In housing stability, Womens Resource Center of Florida received $110,000 in 2024 for Homeless Prevention and Independence Programs and $103,000 in 2023 for Housing Liaison, Eviction Prevention, Safe housing project and the independence program. Education support includes $150,000 in 2023 and $75,000 in 2025 to Lakeland Christian School for financial aid to families in the Discovery and ESE Programs. The foundation also funds program infrastructure, such as $86,000 in 2023 to Friends of the Winter Haven Public Library for an outdoor sensory discovery space and a portable sensory storytime lab.
The grant-size profile centers on mid-sized awards, with a typical grant size of $20,000 at the 25th percentile, $42,500 at the median, and $60,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent record shows repeated support to several recipients across multiple years, including Meals on Wheels of Polk County, BrightFocus Foundation, Womens Resource Center of Florida, Haley Center, We Care of Central Florida, and Public Education Partnership of Winter Haven. That pattern suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-time gifts. The foundation is a grantmaking private foundation and also funds individuals, while not making program-related investments. The grants shown are primarily restricted to specific projects, staffing, equipment, or service programs.
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Most grants fall between $20K and $60K, with a median of $43K.
25th Percentile
$20K
Median
$43K
75th Percentile
$60K
About 0% of grants go to recipients in FL.
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Relatively concentrated: a small number of large grants with repeat support to core local grantees (several multi-year or multiple payments), balancing service delivery and one national research grant.
Notable grantees: Meals on Wheels of Polk County, Inc., Womens Resource Center of Florida, Inc., BrightFocus Foundation, Lakeland Christian School, Inc.
Giving is concentrated in Florida, with most grants going to recipients in the state and none in Delaware, despite the Wilmington headquarters. Recent Florida recipients cluster in Polk County and nearby Central Florida cities, including Winter Haven, Lakeland, Lake Wales, Haines City, and Winter Garden. Outside Florida, the recent record includes BrightFocus Foundation in Clarksburg, Maryland, for Alzheimer disease research. The country distribution is entirely U.S.-based.
The recent record points to direct-service work in food security, housing stability, education, and health-related support. Examples include Angel & Reduced Cost Meals Programs, Homeless Prevention and Independence Programs, financial aid for Discovery and ESE students, and Alzheimer disease research funding.
Yes. Several recipients appear more than once across the recent grants list. Meals on Wheels of Polk County appears in 2023, 2024, and 2025; BrightFocus Foundation appears in 2023, 2024, and 2025; and Womens Resource Center of Florida appears in 2023 and 2024.
The foundation’s grant-size distribution is centered on mid-sized awards: $20,000 at the 25th percentile, $42,500 at the median, and $60,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent grants include both larger anchor gifts and smaller project-specific awards.
Florida is the top state by grant count, and recent recipients are clustered in Winter Haven, Lakeland, Lake Wales, Haines City, and Winter Garden. The record also includes a Maryland grantee for Alzheimer disease research.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEALS ON WHEELS OF POLK COUNTY INC | WINTER HAVEN, FL | $173,000 | 2026 | 2025 Angel and Reduced Cost meals programs |
| RIDGE YOUTH AGRICULTURE FOUNDATION INC | WAVERLY, FL | $76,275 | 2026 | For the purchase of livestock, record and literacy books, facility maintenance costs and ATV replacement |
| LAKELAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC | LAKELAND, FL | $75,000 | 2026 | financial aid to families in the Discovery and ESE Programs for the 2025-2026 School year |
| FAITH XTREME INC | WINTER HAVEN, FL | $75,000 | 2026 | The Refuge On Wheels project |
| YOUTH FOR CHRIST USA INC | WINTER HAVEN, FL | $70,000 | 2026 | To cover cost of three weekly groups and purchase of a ministry van |
| VICTORY RIDGE ACADEMY INC | LAKE WALES, FL | $66,000 | 2026 | to cover cost of the TeraSuit training, equipment for the behavior program and equipment/desks for the elementary curriculum |
| SPECIAL OLYMPICS FLORIDA INC | LAKELAND, FL | $65,000 | 2026 | Central Florida Region Equestrian Program |
| WE CARE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INC | WINTER HAVEN, FL | $60,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| WOMEN AND YOUTH CENTER INC | HAINES CITY, FL | $50,000 | 2026 | Mentoring/supporting programs and WAY Home expenses |
| PUBLIC EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP OF WINTER HAVEN INC | WINTER HAVEN, FL | $50,000 | 2026 | 2025-26 school year After School Program |
| HALEY CENTER INC | WINTER HAVEN, FL | $50,000 | 2026 | to assist with the cost of the Electronic Medication record system and ancillary staff salaries |
| HEART FOR WINTER HAVEN | WINTER HAVEN, FL | $44,000 | 2026 | Caring Beyond the Classroom project |
| CITY OF AUBURNDALE | AUBURNDALE, FL | $43,000 | 2026 | to cover the cost of 2025 summer programs at the Winter haven facility |
| GREEN HOUSE INITIATIVE | HAINES CITY, FL | $40,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| POLK STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC | WINTER HAVEN, FL | $40,000 | 2026 | Winter Haven Police & Fire Departments Scholarship Funds |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF POLK COUNTY | LAKELAND, FL | $35,000 | 2026 | 2025 summer programs at the Winter haven facility |
| YOUTH FOR CHRIST USA INC | WINTER HAVEN, FL | $31,600 | 2026 | for technology, special retreat opportunity, staff development, equipment, repair/updating canoe trailer and youth resources |
| FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF WINTER HAVEN | WINTER HAVEN, FL | $30,000 | 2026 | to cover food cost for the Feeding the Hungry Ministry |
| WARNER UNIVERSITY | LAKE WALES, FL | $30,000 | 2026 | 2025 Annual Thompson Summer Ag. Camp |
| WOMEN AND YOUTH CENTER INC | HAINES CITY, FL | $25,000 | 2026 | to cover the cost of resurfacing the WAY 2 Shoppe parking lot |
| POLK EDUCATION FOUNDATION AND BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP | BARTOW, FL | $25,000 | 2026 | Project Hearth |
| THE MISSION OF WINTER HAVEN INC | WINTER HAVEN, FL | $25,000 | 2026 | to cover cost of programs |
| TOP BUTTONS INC | LAKELAND, FL | $20,000 | 2026 | Wearing Confidence Program and Mobile Boutique services |
| THE MISSION OF WINTER HAVEN INC | WINTER HAVEN, FL | $17,000 | 2026 | hurricane and equipment repairs |
| RIDGE YOUTH AGRICULTURE FOUNDATION INC | WAVERLY, FL | $15,400 | 2026 | to cover Bok Academy North Middle FFA student travel costs to national convention, construction of a livestock grooming area and purchase of an enclosed trailer |
| FRIENDS OF FLORIDA STATE FORESTS INC | TALLAHASSEE, FL | $13,643 | 2026 | Operation Outdoor Freedom to cover the cost of a "meat processing" trailer |
| POLK SENIOR GAMES INC | BARTOW, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| APEX SOCCER ACADEMY INC | WINTER HAVEN, FL | $6,500 | 2026 | Soccer turf fund |
| ANGELS CARE CENTER OF ELOISE INC | WINTER HAVEN, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| PROJECT LOVE OF ELOISE INC | ELOISE, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | General & Unrestricted |
| BRIGHTFOCUS FOUNDATION | CLARKSBURG, MD | $200,000 | 2025 | Alzheimer disease research Fund |
| MEALS ON WHEELS OF POLK COUNTY INC | WINTER HAVEN, FL | $173,000 | 2025 | Angel & Reduced Cost Meals Programs |
| WARNER UNIVERSITY | LAKE WALES, FL | $87,500 | 2025 | to cover costs of Land Lab enhancements/maintenance and Summer Ag Camp |
| RIDGE YOUTH AGRICULTURE FOUNDATION INC | WAVERLY, FL | $84,800 | 2025 | Animal/Horticulture Programs, educational materials and land improvements |
| LAKELAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC | LAKELAND, FL | $75,000 | 2025 | financial aid to families in the Discovery and ESE Programs |
| WE CARE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INC | WINTER HAVEN, FL | $60,000 | 2025 | Durable Medical Equipment loan program |
| HEART FOR WINTER HAVEN | WINTER HAVEN, FL | $50,000 | 2025 | Youth and Family Learning Lab |
| WOMEN AND YOUTH CENTER INC | HAINES CITY, FL | $50,000 | 2025 | equipment, marketing/rebranding, Learning Center, building improvement and Crisis Care Program |
| HALEY CENTER INC | WINTER HAVEN, FL | $50,000 | 2025 | bilingual staff positions and dictation voice system |
| FAITH XTREME INC | WINTER HAVEN, FL | $45,000 | 2025 | 2024 budget deficit |
| POLK STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC | WINTER HAVEN, FL | $40,000 | 2025 | Winter Haven Police & Fire Departments Scholarship Fund |
| POLK TRAINING CENTER INC | EAGLE LAKE, FL | $33,000 | 2025 | purchase of a transit van and/or general operating expenses |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF POLK COUNTY | MULBERRY, FL | $31,000 | 2025 | to cover the cost of 2024 summer camp for East Polk County |
| FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF WINTER HAVEN | WINTER HAVEN, FL | $30,000 | 2025 | Feeding The Hungry Ministry |
| 1ST VETERANS KIDS CARE INC | WINTER HAVEN, FL | $30,000 | 2025 | veterans/families and needy children Programs in Central Florida |
| POLK EDUCATION FOUNDATION AND BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP | BARTOW, FL | $25,000 | 2025 | Project Hearth |
| RIDGE YOUTH AGRICULTURE FOUNDATION INC | WAVERLY, FL | $23,250 | 2025 | building improvements |
| PUBLIC EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP OF WINTER HAVEN INC | WINTER HAVEN, FL | $20,000 | 2025 | general operating expenses |
| THE MISSION OF WINTER HAVEN INC | WINTER HAVEN, FL | $20,000 | 2025 | to cover the cost of equipment for the Nourishment Center expansion |
| TOP BUTTONS INC | LAKELAND, FL | $15,000 | 2025 | Wearing Confidence program supplies |
2025 Angel and Reduced Cost meals programs
RIDGE YOUTH AGRICULTURE FOUNDATION INC
$76,275For the purchase of livestock, record and literacy books, facility maintenance costs and ATV replacement
financial aid to families in the Discovery and ESE Programs for the 2025-2026 School year
FAITH XTREME INC
$75,000The Refuge On Wheels project
YOUTH FOR CHRIST USA INC
$70,000To cover cost of three weekly groups and purchase of a ministry van
VICTORY RIDGE ACADEMY INC
$66,000to cover cost of the TeraSuit training, equipment for the behavior program and equipment/desks for the elementary curriculum
SPECIAL OLYMPICS FLORIDA INC
$65,000Central Florida Region Equestrian Program
WE CARE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INC
$60,000General & Unrestricted
WOMEN AND YOUTH CENTER INC
$50,000Mentoring/supporting programs and WAY Home expenses
PUBLIC EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP OF WINTER HAVEN INC
$50,0002025-26 school year After School Program
HALEY CENTER INC
$50,000to assist with the cost of the Electronic Medication record system and ancillary staff salaries
HEART FOR WINTER HAVEN
$44,000Caring Beyond the Classroom project
CITY OF AUBURNDALE
$43,000to cover the cost of 2025 summer programs at the Winter haven facility
GREEN HOUSE INITIATIVE
$40,000General & Unrestricted
POLK STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC
$40,000Winter Haven Police & Fire Departments Scholarship Funds
2025 summer programs at the Winter haven facility
YOUTH FOR CHRIST USA INC
$31,600for technology, special retreat opportunity, staff development, equipment, repair/updating canoe trailer and youth resources
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF WINTER HAVEN
$30,000to cover food cost for the Feeding the Hungry Ministry
WARNER UNIVERSITY
$30,0002025 Annual Thompson Summer Ag. Camp
WOMEN AND YOUTH CENTER INC
$25,000to cover the cost of resurfacing the WAY 2 Shoppe parking lot
TOP BUTTONS INC
$20,000Wearing Confidence Program and Mobile Boutique services
RIDGE YOUTH AGRICULTURE FOUNDATION INC
$15,400to cover Bok Academy North Middle FFA student travel costs to national convention, construction of a livestock grooming area and purchase of an enclosed trailer
FRIENDS OF FLORIDA STATE FORESTS INC
$13,643Operation Outdoor Freedom to cover the cost of a "meat processing" trailer
POLK SENIOR GAMES INC
$10,000General & Unrestricted
APEX SOCCER ACADEMY INC
$6,500Soccer turf fund
ANGELS CARE CENTER OF ELOISE INC
$5,000General & Unrestricted
PROJECT LOVE OF ELOISE INC
$5,000General & Unrestricted
WARNER UNIVERSITY
$87,500to cover costs of Land Lab enhancements/maintenance and Summer Ag Camp
RIDGE YOUTH AGRICULTURE FOUNDATION INC
$84,800Animal/Horticulture Programs, educational materials and land improvements
financial aid to families in the Discovery and ESE Programs
WE CARE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INC
$60,000Durable Medical Equipment loan program
HEART FOR WINTER HAVEN
$50,000Youth and Family Learning Lab
WOMEN AND YOUTH CENTER INC
$50,000equipment, marketing/rebranding, Learning Center, building improvement and Crisis Care Program
HALEY CENTER INC
$50,000bilingual staff positions and dictation voice system
FAITH XTREME INC
$45,0002024 budget deficit
POLK STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC
$40,000Winter Haven Police & Fire Departments Scholarship Fund
POLK TRAINING CENTER INC
$33,000purchase of a transit van and/or general operating expenses
to cover the cost of 2024 summer camp for East Polk County
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF WINTER HAVEN
$30,000Feeding The Hungry Ministry
1ST VETERANS KIDS CARE INC
$30,000veterans/families and needy children Programs in Central Florida
RIDGE YOUTH AGRICULTURE FOUNDATION INC
$23,250building improvements
PUBLIC EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP OF WINTER HAVEN INC
$20,000general operating expenses
to cover the cost of equipment for the Nourishment Center expansion
TOP BUTTONS INC
$15,000Wearing Confidence program supplies