Overview

Sign up for

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Thurston Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing a total of $743K in grants to 58 grantees in the filing year 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and grants are awarded by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$743.1K
2024
Grantees funded
58
Multi-year grantees
52%
Funding by Year
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
plg-image
plg-image
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
Total No. of Grants
39
Median 1st year grant
$4.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.4K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
M
Marcia Thurston Roberts
Board Member
J
Jim Thurston
Board Member
T
Tim Thurston
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THURSTON FOUNDATION?
No. THURSTON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THURSTON FOUNDATION give?
THURSTON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. 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 THURSTON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THURSTON FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $4,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THURSTON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THURSTON FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $743 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THURSTON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THURSTON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include The Oaks Academy Inc, THE GLEANERS, and Servants at Work Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THURSTON FOUNDATION?
THURSTON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.