Private foundation · EIN 45-6504582 · Scottsdale, Arizona · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Thurston Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Arizona. The foundation accepts applications (None) and its median grant is $161K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $2.4M total, median $161K. 83% of grants stayed in Arizona. Stated restrictions: None

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$2.4M
Median grant
$161K
Stays in AZ
83%
of grants
Deadline
None
Assets
$53M

How to apply

written application describing need, intended us of funds Contact: Amy Thurston, 1200 Queeens Lane, Jackson, Wy, 3076992075, amy@amythurston.com Deadlines: None Restrictions: None

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Valley of the Sun YMCAPhoenix, AZPrograms and Services$1.0M
Women's Board of Barrow NeurologicPhoenix, AZMedical research$1.0M
Community Foundation of Jackson HolJackson, WYCommunity Emergency response fund supporting vunerable populations$303K
Genesis CityPhoenix, AZEducation for disadvantaged youth$20K
The Society of St Vincent de PaulPhoenix, AZSocial Services$15K
Ability360Phoenix, AZPromote independence, health, and overall well-being of people with disabilities.$15K

By state: Arizona 5 · Wyoming 1

About this foundation

Thurston Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona, tax-exempt since 2013. 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 Thurston Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. written application describing need, intended us of funds Deadlines: None.

How much does Thurston Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.4M across 6 grants, a median of $161K.

Where does Thurston Family Foundation give?

Arizona (5 grants), Wyoming (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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