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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Thorson Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on building relationships with grantees, providing a total of $161K in grants to 38 nonprofits in 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis for funding opportunities. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Thorson Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$161K
2024
Grantees funded
38
Multi-year grantees
0%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$1.5K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
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Dana Deangelis
Board Member
A
Andrew Foord
Board Member
D
Donald Thorson
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE THORSON FOUNDATION?
No. THE THORSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE THORSON FOUNDATION give?
THE THORSON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, 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 THE THORSON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE THORSON FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $1,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE THORSON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE THORSON FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $161 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE THORSON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE THORSON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include ALZHEIMER'S FOUNDATION OF AMERICA INC, ACCA INC (ANNANDALE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY FOR ACTION), and MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE THORSON FOUNDATION?
THE THORSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.