# Thompson Charitable Foundation > The Thompson Charitable Foundation was established in 1987 by B. Ray Thompson, Sr., a leader in the U.S. coal industry and developer of the Thompson non-recovery coke oven process. Reflecting the concerns and interests of our founder, the Foundation supports projects that seek to improve the quality of life for individuals and communities. Specifically, the Foundation supports non-profit organizations in the areas of health services and sciences, education, human services, and quality of life. ## Pages - [Home](https://thompsoncharitable.org/) - [Grantmaking Guidelines](https://thompsoncharitable.org/grantmaking-guidelines) - [Application Information](https://thompsoncharitable.org/application-information) - [Contact Us](https://thompsoncharitable.org/contact-us-1) ## Contact Location: Thompson Charitable Foundation c/o BBH 1942 East 7th Street Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28204