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THORESEN FOUNDATION

THORESEN FOUNDATION

Canton, GA, US
501(c)3
EIN
36-6102493
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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THORESEN FOUNDATION

Canton, GA, US
501(c)3
EIN
36-6102493
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Thoresen Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that has committed $1.5 million across 57 grantees in its 2024 filing year. This foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation may explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$1.5M

2024
Grantees funded
57
Multi-year grantees
23%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

32

Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
P
Paul O'CONNELL
Board Member
M
Michael Thoresen
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THORESEN FOUNDATION?
No. THORESEN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THORESEN FOUNDATION give?
THORESEN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, North Carolina, and Florida. 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 THORESEN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THORESEN FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THORESEN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THORESEN FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THORESEN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THORESEN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include CATHOLIC CHARITIES CYO OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS, and COLLEGE OF THE OZARKS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THORESEN FOUNDATION?
THORESEN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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