Grants paid in 2024
9 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breakthrough T1dNew York, NY | General program support | $20K |
| Operation SmileVirginia Beach, VA | General program support | $18K |
| National Jewish HospitalDenver, CO | General program support | $18K |
| Guide Dog Foundation for the BlindSmithtown, NY | General program support | $18K |
| Adaptive Sports USA (move United)Rockville, MD | General program support | $18K |
| Child Abuse Prevention Council of Contracosta CountyConcord, CA | General program support | $15K |
| ASPCANew York, NY | General program support | $15K |
| Homecare and Hospice of the ValleyGlenwood Springs, CO | General program support | $15K |
| Save the Children USAFairfield, CT | General program support | $13K |
By state: New York 3 · Colorado 2 · Virginia 1 · Maryland 1 · California 1 · Connecticut 1
About this foundation
Thurston Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Stephen T McDonald, tax-exempt since 2020. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Thurston 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 Thurston Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $150K across 9 grants, a median of $18K.
Where does Thurston Foundation give?
New York (3 grants), Colorado (2 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
More foundations near Wilmington that accept applications
All in Delaware| Foundation | Based in | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby Cullom Davis Charitable Fund Incsince 2006 | Wilmington, DE | $120M118 grants · 2024 | $200K | Preselected only | $3.5B |
| Aurora Foundationsince 2015 | Wilmington, DE | $54M1 grants · 2024 | $54M | Preselected only | $663M |
| Longwood Foundation Incsince 1940 | Wilmington, DE | $41M94 grants · 2024 | $202K | Yes | $807M |
| Essex Avenue Foundationsince 2021 | Wilmington, DE | $28M77 grants · 2024 | $300K | Preselected only | $698M |
| The Champlin Foundationsince 1976 | Wilmington, DE | $18M2023 | — | Not stated | $422M |
| John & Tami Marick Foundation Incsince 2015 | Wilmington, DE | $12M121 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $296M |
| La Vida Feliz Foundationsince 2009 | Wilmington, DE | — | — | Preselected only | $377M |
| Feigin Foundationsince 2025 | Wilmington, DE | $2.7M4 grants · 2025 | $575K | Preselected only | $323M |