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Thurston Family Foundation is a private trust based in JACKSON, WY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. It holds total assets of $53.4M. Annual income is reported at $2.8M. Total assets have grown from $200K in 2012 to $53.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Arizona, Wyoming and Virginia. According to available records, Thurston Family Foundation has made 46 grants totaling $9.1M, with a median grant of $32K. Annual giving has grown from $2.7M in 2020 to $6.4M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $1.7M, with an average award of $197K. The foundation has supported 28 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Arizona, Wyoming, California, which account for 85% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$31K
Average Grant
$102K
Largest Grant
$600K
Based on 26 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.
Thurston Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 46 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AZ, WY, CA.
Thurston Family Foundation has distributed a total of $9.1M across 46 grants. The median grant size is $32K, with an average of $197K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $1.7M.
For information about applying for grants from Thurston Family Foundation, visit their official website. Many private foundations accept unsolicited proposals or have specific application windows.
Thurston Family Foundation is headquartered in JACKSON, WY. While based in WY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew R Thurston | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ray R Thurston | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Wyatt N Thurston | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$53.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$53.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
46
Total Giving
$9.1M
Average Grant
$197K
Median Grant
$32K
Unique Recipients
28
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community FoundationCOMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESP FD | Jackson, WY | $50K | 2020 |
| Arizona Community FoundationFunding for nonprofit organizations, government agencies and education institutions | Phoenix, AZ | $1.7M | 2022 |
| Women'S Board Of Barrow NeurologicMedical research | Phoenix, AZ | $1M | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Jackson HolCommunity response fund | Jackson, WY | $250K | 2022 |
| Fresh Start Women'S FoundationProvides education, resources and support to women in the community. | Phoenix, AZ | $100K | 2022 |
| The C4 FoundationProvide support and resources to active duty Navy SEALS and their families. | Coronado, CA | $30K | 2022 |
| Genesis CityEducation for disadvantaged youth | Phoenix, AZ | $10K | 2022 |
| Honor Health Foundation Bioskills LCommunity Health Needs | Scottsdale, AZ | $10K | 2022 |
| Charlie Russell Riders FoundationHistoric and cultural preservation programs | Bigfork, MT | $500 | 2022 |
| Barrow Neurological FdnNEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH | Phoenix, AZ | $600K | 2020 |
| Community Fdn Of Jackson HoleJACKSON HOLE CHARITY SUPPORT | Jackson, WY | $470K | 2020 |
| Barrow Neurological Women'S BoardHEALTHCARE INNOVATION | Phoenix, AZ | $400K | 2020 |
| Honor Health FoundationIMPROVING MEDICAL OUTCOMES | Scottsdale, AZ | $250K | 2020 |
| Tgen FoundationGENOMIC DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT | Phoenix, AZ | $200K | 2020 |
| Valley Of The Sun YmcaCHILDCARE PROPOSAL | Phoenix, AZ | $200K | 2020 |
| St John'S HospitalEMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DURING COVID | Jackson, WY | $68K | 2020 |
| Human Services CampusTRAINING TO END HOMELESSNESS | Phoenix, AZ | $50K | 2020 |
| Honor HealthEMPLOYEE /FAMILY FOOD ASSIST PRG | Scottsdale, AZ | $50K | 2020 |
| Teton County Sheriff AuxillaryLOCAL SHERIFF'S DEPT SUPPORT | Jackson, WY | $50K | 2020 |
| Unc CharlotteMED EMERG DEVICE INNOV FD | Wilmington, NC | $34K | 2020 |
| Tia FoundationSUSTAINAABLE HEALTH SOLUTIONS | Phoenix, AZ | $25K | 2020 |
| Genesis Program IncEDUCATION FOR DISADVANTAGED YOUTH | Phoenix, AZ | $25K | 2020 |
| Diamondbacks FoundationSUPPORT INDIGENT HEALTHCARE/YOUTH | Phoenix, AZ | $20K | 2020 |
| Nature ConservancyDEFENSE OF NATURE | Arlington, VA | $13K | 2020 |
| Brophy College PreparatoryFINANCIAL AID | Phoenix, AZ | $10K | 2020 |
| Ability 360 SportsFITNESS FOR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS | Phoenix, AZ | $10K | 2020 |
| City Of TucsonFACE MASK DISTRIBUTION | Tucson, AZ | $9K | 2020 |
| Charlie Russell FoundationCULTURAL & HISTORIC PROGRAMS | Big Fork, MT | $500 | 2020 |