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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Don & Barbara Thornton Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that engages in relationship-based grantmaking, providing funding exclusively by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $48.6K across 28 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$48.6K
2024
Grantees funded
28
Multi-year grantees
57%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$2.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.5K
L
Laura Bloomfield
Board Member
B
Barbara Thornton
Board Member
D
Don Thornton
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DON & BARBARA THORNTON FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. DON & BARBARA THORNTON FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DON & BARBARA THORNTON FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
DON & BARBARA THORNTON FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Oklahoma, North Carolina, and Maryland. 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 DON & BARBARA THORNTON FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DON & BARBARA THORNTON FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,250. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DON & BARBARA THORNTON FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, DON & BARBARA THORNTON FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $49 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DON & BARBARA THORNTON FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DON & BARBARA THORNTON FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN TULSA INC, The Town & Country School Inc, and Tulsa Day Center Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DON & BARBARA THORNTON FAMILY FOUNDATION?
DON & BARBARA THORNTON FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.