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Also known as: C/O Brown Advisory
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Thorne Cox Family Foundation is a private corporation based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is Brown Advisory. It holds total assets of $4.3M. Annual income is reported at $1.3M. Total assets have grown from $1.2M in 2013 to $4.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island. According to available records, Thorne Cox Family Foundation has made 42 grants totaling $1.8M, with a median grant of $15K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $250K, with an average award of $44K. The foundation has supported 21 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maine, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, which account for 76% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$18K
Largest Grant
$80K
Based on 18 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Thorne Cox Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 42 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ME, RI, MA.
Thorne Cox Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.8M across 42 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $44K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $250K.
Thorne Cox Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. Awards are available only to public charities that qualify under under Section 501(c)(3).
Thorne Cox Family Foundation is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinkley Thorne | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mazie L Cox | Vice President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Yarrow Thorne | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dune Thorne | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$4.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$4.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
42
Total Giving
$1.8M
Average Grant
$44K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
21
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Public Broadcasting CorporationOperations budget assistance | Lewiston, ME | $250K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Katahdin Woods And WaterOperations budget assistance | Portland, ME | $125K | 2022 |
| Maine Coast Heritage TrustOperations budget assistance | Topsham, ME | $100K | 2022 |
| RefugepointOperations budget assistance | Boston, MA | $100K | 2022 |
| The Avenue Concept IncOperations budget assistance | Providence, RI | $100K | 2022 |
| Trustees Of Dartmouth CollegeOperations budget assistance | Hanover, NH | $50K | 2022 |
| United States Ski Team FoundationOperations budget assistance | Park City, UT | $45K | 2022 |
| Milton AcademyOperations budget assistance | Milton, MA | $25K | 2022 |
| Land Conservancy Of North KingstownOperations budget assistance | North Kingstown, RI | $20K | 2022 |
| Council For Economic EducationOperations budget assistance | New York, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| Issue OneOperations budget assistance | Washington, DC | $15K | 2022 |
| Bascom Palmer Eye InstituteOperations budget assistance | Miami, FL | $10K | 2022 |
| Knox County Homeless CoalitionOperations budget assistance | Rockland, ME | $10K | 2022 |
| American Repertory Theatre Co IncOperations budget assistance | Cambridge, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Amos HouseOperations budget assistance | Providence, RI | $10K | 2022 |
| Wickford Sailing Association IncOperations budget assistance | North Kingstown, RI | $5K | 2022 |
| The William A Farnsworth Library And Art Museum IncOperations budget assistance | Rockland, ME | $5K | 2022 |
| Coastal Mountains Land TrustOperations budget assistance | Camden, ME | $5K | 2022 |
| Lifeflight FoundationOperations budget assistance | Camden, ME | $5K | 2022 |
| Haus Of CodecOperations budget assistance | Providence, RI | $3K | 2022 |
| Pvd World Music Institute IncOperations budget assistance | Providence, RI | $3K | 2022 |