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Thurston Foundation is a private corporation based in LITTLETON, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2020. The principal officer is Stephen Mcdonald. It holds total assets of $21.1M. Annual income is reported at $26.9M. Total assets have grown from $1.1M in 2020 to $21.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 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. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Colorado, California and Virginia. According to available records, Thurston Foundation has made 53 grants totaling $217K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $50K in 2020 to $114K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $15K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 23 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Colorado, Florida, which account for 75% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$7K
Based on 13 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 Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 53 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, CO, FL.
Thurston Foundation has distributed a total of $217K across 53 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $15K.
Thurston Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Thurston Foundation is headquartered in LITTLETON, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Mcdonald | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Beshka Vukasin | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$21.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$21.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
53
Total Giving
$217K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
23
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Laptop Per ChildGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Miami, FL | $15K | 2022 |
| Junior Diabetes ResearchGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Hagerstown, MN | $10K | 2022 |
| Operation SmileGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Virginia Beach, VA | $8K | 2022 |
| Lafayette Partners In EducationGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Lafayette, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Lift-UpGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Rifle, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital FoundationGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Aspen, CO | $3K | 2022 |
| Aspen Center For Environmental StudiesGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Aspen, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Response Help For Survivors Of Domestic ViolenceGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Aspen, CO | $3K | 2022 |
| Aspen Hope CenterGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Basalt, CO | $3K | 2022 |
| Stepping Stones Of The Roaring Fork ValleyGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Carbondale, CO | $3K | 2022 |
| Save The Children UsaGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Fairfield, CT | $2K | 2022 |
| Humane Farming AssociationGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | San Rafael, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| International Rescue CommitteeGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $1K | 2022 |
| Kentucky State TreasurerGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Frankfort, KY | $6K | 2021 |
| Convoy Of HopeGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Springfield, MO | $5K | 2021 |
| Rainforest TrustGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Warrenton, VA | $5K | 2021 |
| Food Bank O Contra Costa And SolanoGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Concord, CA | $3K | 2021 |
| Aspen Junior HockeyGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Aspen, CO | $3K | 2021 |
| Polar Bears InternationalGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Bozeman, MT | $2K | 2021 |
| English In ActionGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Carbondale, CO | $2K | 2021 |
| Humane Society Of Ventura CountyGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Ojai, CA | $6K | 2020 |
| California Wildfire Relief FundGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $5K | 2020 |