The Robert Bruce Thompson Charitable Trust is a U.S. 501(c)(3) private foundation dedicated to advancing projects that create measurable, lasting public benefit. We provide strategic grants and partnerships that help effective organizations test, grow, and sustain solutions in education, health, environment, and community well-being.
Our Mission
To catalyze meaningful, evidence-driven change by funding high-impact nonprofits and initiatives that strengthen communities and expand opportunity.
Why We Do It
Education & Opportunity – Tutoring, scholarships, workforce readiness, and lifelong learning.
Health & Human Services – Access to care, behavioral health, food security, and safety-net aid.
Environment & Resilience – Conservation, climate adaptation, and community preparedness.
Arts & Civic Vitality – Programs that build belonging, civic engagement, and cultural access.
Eligibility Check – U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations in our focus areas.
Letter of Inquiry (LOI) – 1–2 pages covering mission, need, proposed outcomes, budget, and evaluation plan.
Invite to Proposal – Selected LOIs may be asked for a full proposal and references.
Review & Decision – Grants are typically awarded semi-annually; all applicants receive a response
Nonprofits – Share your best ideas and outcomes.
Philanthropy & CSR – Co-fund initiatives and research.
Researchers & Practitioners – Pilot, evaluate, and publish learnings with us.
Mailing Address:
Email:
215 W College Ave
Tyler, TX 75702
United States
Principal Officer's Name and Address:
Josepht Murphy
215 W College Ave
Tyler, TX 75701
United States
RBThompsonTrust.org@proton.me
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