Private foundation · EIN 20-3950886 · Palm Beach, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Thornburgh Family 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: 9 grants paid, $560K total, median $20K. 22% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
9
$560K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in FL
22%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Cincinnati FoundationCincinnati, OHTo inspire a community of uc and uc health supporters through the power of philanthropy.$210K
Trinity CollegeHartford, CTAs the preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, trinity college prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead tra…$175K
Impacting Tomorrow IncorporatedLoveland, OHTo make a positive difference in the lives of those around them and have a positive impact on the world$100K
The Lords PlaceWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral support$20K
Town of Palm Beach United WayPlam Beach, FLTo create long-lasting and measurable changes that improve lives and build strong communities throughout palm beach county by ensuring ever…$20K
Pestalozzi US Children's Charity IncNew York, NYTo fund educational and community opportunities for impoverished children in africa and asia$15K
Norwalk Hospital FoundationNorwalk, CTTo mobilize philanthropic support to benefit and advance the programs and services of norwalk hospital by raising and administering funds t…$10K
New Cannan Community FoundationNew Canaan, CTTo address community needs by providing leadership on local issues, making impactful grants, and facilitating effective charitable giving$5,000
Noroton Volunteer DepartmentDarien, CTProvide 24/7 fire, rescue, and emergency services$5,000

By state: Ohio 2 · Connecticut 4 · Florida 2 · New York 1

About this foundation

Thornburgh Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Palm Beach, Florida, administered in care of Richard E Thornburgh, tax-exempt since 2006. 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 Thornburgh Family 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 Thornburgh Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $560K across 9 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Thornburgh Family Foundation give?

Ohio (2 grants), Connecticut (4 grants), Florida (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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