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THORNTON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

THORNTON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Brentwood, TN, US
501(c)3
EIN
63-1263099
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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THORNTON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Brentwood, TN, US
501(c)3
EIN
63-1263099
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Thornton Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that engages in relationship-based grantmaking, providing funding by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $5K across 13 grantees, with significant support directed towards Alabama and Tennessee. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$5K

2024
Grantees funded
13
Multi-year grantees
54%
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Total No. of Grants

2

Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$2K
D
Derek Thornton
Board Member
S
Stephen F Thornton
Employee
S
Sharon J Thornton
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THORNTON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
No. THORNTON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THORNTON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
THORNTON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Alabama and Tennessee. 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 THORNTON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THORNTON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THORNTON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THORNTON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $5,000. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THORNTON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THORNTON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include CURREY INGRAM ACADEMY, MADISON ACADEMY INC, and THE RILEY BEHAVIORAL AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THORNTON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
THORNTON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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