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Thornton Family Foundation is a private corporation based in DALLAS, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2020. The principal officer is Susan Jenevein. It holds total assets of $3M. Annual income is reported at $2.3M. Total assets have grown from $989K in 2020 to $3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. Create a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment where every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive — no matter their circumstances. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Thornton Family Foundation has made 70 grants totaling $640K, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $160K and $320K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $320K distributed across 30 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $20K, with an average award of $9K. The foundation has supported 46 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Minnesota, Colorado, which account for 70% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$8K
Largest Grant
$15K
Based on 20 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.
Create a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment where every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive — no matter their circumstances. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 70 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, MN, CO.
Thornton Family Foundation has distributed a total of $640K across 70 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $9K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $20K.
Thornton Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Thornton Family Foundation is headquartered in DALLAS, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe B Thornton Jr | PRESIDENT, TREASURER, AND DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Terri B Thornton | VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY, AND DIRECTO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard C Thornton | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Katelyn T Shuford | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
70
Total Giving
$640K
Average Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
46
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family LegacyOPERATIONAL EXPENSES | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Decision PointOPERATIONAL EXPENSES | Wheaton, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Feed My Starving ChildrenOPERATIONAL EXPENSES | Coon Rapids, MN | $20K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Magen David AdomOPERATIONAL EXPENSES | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Bonton FarmsOPERATIONAL EXPENSES | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Matthew 10 InternationalOPERATIONAL EXPENSES | Knoxville, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| The Neely School For Business At TcuOPERATIONAL EXPENSES | Fort Worth, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Connecting Point Of Park CitiesOPERATIONAL EXPENSES | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Council For LifeOPERATIONAL EXPENSES | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Touchdown Club Of DallasOPERATIONAL EXPENSES | Dallas, TX | $8K | 2023 |
| Proverbs 31 MinistriesOPERATIONAL EXPENSES | Matthews, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| Daily Hope MinistriesOPERATIONAL EXPENSES | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| The Human ImpactOPERATIONAL EXPENSES | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| To Be Like MeOPERATIONAL EXPENSES | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Clayton Dabney For Kids With CancerOPERATIONAL EXPENSES | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| The Day School At Highland Park PresbyterianOPERATIONAL EXPENSES | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Elizabeth Toon CharitiesOPERATIONAL EXPENSES | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Family GatewayOPERATIONAL EXPENSES | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Food For The SoulOPERATIONAL EXPENSES | Keller, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Cool Earth Action UsaOPERATIONAL EXPENSES | Chester, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| Cool EarthOPERATIONAL EXPENSES | Brooklyn, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| Greater Europe MissionOPERATIONAL EXPENSES | Monument, CO | $15K | 2022 |
| The Family PlaceOPERATIONAL EXPENSES | Dallas, TX | $14K | 2022 |
| Buckner InternationalOPERATIONAL EXPENSES | Dallas, TX | $14K | 2022 |
| The Land InstituteOPERATIONAL EXPENSES | Salina, KS | $14K | 2022 |
| Save The ChildrenOPERATIONAL EXPENSES | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| World Central KitchenOPERATIONAL EXPENSES | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Samaritan'S PurseOPERATIONAL EXPENSES | Boone, NC | $10K | 2022 |
| Center For BrainhealthOPERATIONAL EXPENSES | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| The Village Church DentonOPERATIONAL EXPENSES | Denton, TX | $4K | 2022 |