AI Summary
The Thorn Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that engages in relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing a selective approach to its grantmaking process. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
BOSTON, MA
$2.4M
92%
Le Moyne College
SYRACUSE, NY
$3.5K
< 1%
NORTH SYRACUSE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
N SYRACUSE, NY
$1.5K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THORN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THORN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THORN FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THORN FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THORN FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THORN FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THORN FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THORN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $5,000. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THORN FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THORN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND, Le Moyne College, and NORTH SYRACUSE CHRISTIAN CHURCH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THORN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THORN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.