Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
Grantmaking foundation in Dublin, Ohio · EIN 31-1356151
- Ohio
- Dublin
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Ohio
- Total giving
- $32MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $120MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE DAVE THOMAS FOUNDATION FOR ADOPTION IS A NATIONAL NONPROFIT PUBLIC CHARITY DEDICATED EXCLUSIVELY TO FINDING PERMANENT HOMES FOR MORE THAN 150,000 CHILDREN WAITING IN NORTH AMERICA'S FOSTER CARE SYSTEMS. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL NARRATIVE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.CREATED BY WENDY'S FOUNDER DAVE THOMAS, WHO WAS ADOPTED, THE FOUNDATION IMPLEMENTS EVIDENCE-BASED, RESULTS-DRIVEN NATIONAL SERVICE PROGRAMS, FOSTER CARE ADOPTION AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS AND INNOVATIVE GRANTMAKING INITIATIVES, AND OFFERS FREE RESOURCES TO ORGANIZATIONS AND PROSPECTIVE PARENTS.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| The Villages of Indiana Inc | $2.1M | 2022 |
| Raise the Future | $1.5M | 2022 |
| Caring for Kids Inc | $1.4M | 2022 |
| Northeast Ohio Adoption Services | $1M | 2022 |
| Adopt America Network Inc | $1M | 2022 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.davethomasfoundation.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.