Private foundation · EIN 20-1660400 · San Francisco, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Laney and Pasha Thornton Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $72K total, median $10K. 71% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$72K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
71%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.5M

Grants paid in 2024

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Corporation of the Fine Arts MuseumsSan Francisco, CAGeneral charitable purpose$25K
New Horizons FoundationColorado Springs, COGeneral charitable purpose$15K
San Francisco OperaSan Francisco, CAGeneral charitable purpose$10K
New Zealand Olympic CommitteeWilmington, DEGeneral charitable purpose$10K
Neighbors for a Better SFSan Rafael, CAGeneral charitable purpose$10K
Roadds FoundationFreemont, CAGeneral charitable purpose$1,000
Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic StudiesSan Jose, CAGeneral charitable purpose$1,000

By state: California 5 · Colorado 1 · Delaware 1

About this foundation

The Laney and Pasha Thornton Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Francisco, California, administered in care of William Laney Thornton, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Laney and Pasha Thornton Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Laney and Pasha Thornton Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $72K across 7 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does The Laney and Pasha Thornton Foundation give?

California (5 grants), Colorado (1 grants), Delaware (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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