Private foundation · EIN 46-1977249 · Rumford, Rhode Island · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dorothy J Thornley 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $74K total, median $11K. 83% of grants stayed in Rhode Island. Stated restrictions: N/A

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$74K
Median grant
$11K
Stays in RI
83%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

How to apply

Restrictions: N/A

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
East Providence Historical SocietyEast Providence, RIHistorical preservation$25K
Hope Hospice & Pallative Care of RiProvidence, RIHospice care$15K
The Gordon SchoolEast Providence, RIFamily tuition assistance$12K
The Lincoln SchoolProvidence, RITuition assistance$10K
American Cancer SocietyFramingham, MAFamily assistance$6,000
American Heart AssociationProvidence, RIFamily assistance$6,000

By state: Rhode Island 5 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Dorothy J Thornley Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Rumford, Rhode Island, 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.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Dorothy J Thornley Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Dorothy J Thornley Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $74K across 6 grants, a median of $11K.

Where does Dorothy J Thornley Foundation give?

Rhode Island (5 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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