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Samuel E And Mary W Thatcher Foundation Inc

Annual Giving
$0.0M

Samuel E And Mary W Thatcher Foundation Inc

Quick Stats

  • Annual Giving: $42,945 (2024 fiscal year)
  • Success Rate: Not publicly available
  • Decision Time: Not publicly available
  • Grant Range: Not publicly available
  • Geographic Focus: Local and international
  • Total Assets: $330,021 (2024)

Contact Details

Location: Miami, FL 33156-7858

Note: No public website, email, or phone number was found for this foundation.

Overview

The Samuel E And Mary W Thatcher Foundation Inc was established in January 1983 as a 501(c)(3) private foundation, created by John Thatcher in honor of his parents, Samuel E. and Mary W. Thatcher. John Thatcher was President of the Banana Supply Company, where he grew the company from modest beginnings to become the first vertically integrated banana supply and distribution business in the country. The foundation operates with modest assets of approximately $330,000 and distributes around $43,000 annually in charitable grants. According to available information, the foundation supports schools, missionaries and missionary organizations, churches, community funds, youth groups and other charities, both locally in Miami and internationally around the world. The foundation operates as a small private foundation with a four-member board of directors.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

The foundation does not have publicly named grant programs. Grants are made at the discretion of the board of directors.

Priority Areas

Based on available information, the foundation supports:

  • Schools and educational institutions
  • Missionaries and missionary organizations
  • Churches and religious organizations
  • Community funds
  • Youth groups and youth-serving organizations
  • Other charitable causes

The foundation has a stated focus on supporting organizations "locally and all over the world," indicating both Miami-area and international grantmaking.

What They Don't Fund

Information about specific exclusions is not publicly available.

Governance and Leadership

Board of Directors (as of 2024):

  • Paul M Stokes, Director
  • Claudio M Perez, Director
  • David M Richardson, Director
  • Jane W McMillan, Director

The foundation pays $10,000 annually in officer compensation and has no other paid staff, indicating this is a volunteer-led organization.

Historical Leadership: The foundation was created by John Thatcher (1927-2019), who served as its leader during his lifetime. Following his death, governance passed to the current board of directors.

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

This foundation does not have a public application process.

The Samuel E And Mary W Thatcher Foundation Inc operates as a private foundation without publicly advertised grant programs or application procedures. Grants appear to be made at the discretion of the board of directors, likely based on relationships with the trustees or organizations known to them.

The foundation does not maintain a public website, publicized contact information for grant inquiries, or documented application guidelines.

Decision Timeline

Not publicly available.

Success Rates

Not publicly available.

Reapplication Policy

Not publicly available.

Application Success Factors

Given the lack of a public application process, the following factors are likely important for organizations that receive funding from this foundation:

  • Alignment with mission areas: The foundation has a documented focus on schools, missionaries, churches, youth groups, and community funds. Organizations in these categories that align with the trustees' values are most likely to receive support.

  • Religious orientation: The foundation's stated support for missionaries, missionary organizations, and churches suggests a Christian religious orientation in its grantmaking priorities.

  • Geographic considerations: While the foundation supports organizations "locally and all over the world," its Miami base suggests that local South Florida organizations may have better access to trustees.

  • Scale of grants: With annual charitable disbursements of approximately $43,000, this foundation makes relatively small grants. Organizations should not expect large-scale funding.

  • Board connections: As with most private foundations without public application processes, relationships with board members or their networks are likely the primary pathway to funding consideration.

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

  • This is a small, private foundation with no public application process. Traditional grant applications are unlikely to be successful without prior relationships with the board.

  • Religious focus: The foundation's stated support for missionaries and churches indicates a strong religious (likely Christian) orientation in grantmaking.

  • Modest grants: With annual giving of approximately $43,000, expect small grant amounts if funding is secured.

  • Board discretion: All grantmaking decisions are made at the discretion of the four-member board of directors.

  • Limited transparency: The foundation does not publish grant recipient lists, program guidelines, or other information that would help applicants understand their priorities beyond the general mission statement.

  • Relationship-based: Without a public application process, connections to board members or organizations within their network are likely essential for funding consideration.

  • Multi-sectoral: The foundation supports a diverse range of causes including education, religion, youth development, and community programs, suggesting flexibility within their overall mission.

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