Foundations that fund organizations in Thornton, Pennsylvania
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Thornton nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $25K to Thornton organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Thornton around $5,000. 2 of these funders are based in Pennsylvania; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Thornton
- $25K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in PA
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Thornton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael L Fiorelli Sr Foundation | West Chester, PA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Christian eductaion |
| Ethel S C Smith No 5 Charitable Tw | St Louis, MO | 2 | $9,000 | $4,500 | Yes | General operating |
| The William M King Foundation | Mc Gaheysville, VA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General Operations |
| The William C and Dorothy T Troutman Foundation Inc | Millersburg, PA | 1 | $550 | $550 | Yes | Organizations exempt purpose |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Thornton, Pennsylvania?
Michael L Fiorelli Sr Foundation, Ethel S C Smith No 5 Charitable Tw, The William M King Foundation, The William C and Dorothy T Troutman Foundation Inc reported grants to Thornton organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Thornton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.