Private foundation · EIN 51-0348055 · Greenville, Delaware

Edgar a Thronson 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, $162K total, median $5,000. 86% of grants stayed in Delaware.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$162K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in DE
86%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
FIRST Community FoundationWilmington, DECapital campaign$130K
St Peter Cathedral SchoolWilmington, DEHelp-a-student program$15K
Brandywine Valley SPCANew Castle, DEOperations$5,000
Faithful FriendsNew Castle, DEOperations$5,000
Humane Animal PartnersWilmington, DEOperations$5,000
Bellevue Community CenterWilmington, DEOperations$1,500
Good News Jail & Prison MinistryHenrico, VAOperations$858

By state: Delaware 6 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Edgar a Thronson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Greenville, Delaware, tax-exempt since 1993. 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 Edgar a Thronson 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 Edgar a Thronson Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $162K across 7 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Edgar a Thronson Foundation give?

Delaware (6 grants), Virginia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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