THORNBURG FOUNDATION
Santa Fe, NM, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
85-0457010
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Santa Fe, NM, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
85-0457010
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Thornburg Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that awarded $6.4 million in grants to 240 grantees in 2024, with a focus on New Mexico, Washington D.C., and New York. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

SANTA FE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$2.3M
4%
WESTERN LANDOWNERS ALLIANCE
$2.1M
4%

COMMON CAUSE EDUCATION FUND
$1.9M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
144
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$25.7K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THORNBURG FOUNDATION?
No. THORNBURG FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THORNBURG FOUNDATION give?
THORNBURG FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New Mexico, District Of Columbia, 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 THORNBURG FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THORNBURG 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 THORNBURG FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THORNBURG FOUNDATION awarded about 140 grants, totaling nearly $6.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THORNBURG FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THORNBURG FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 240 grantees. Recent grantees include SANTA FE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, WESTERN LANDOWNERS ALLIANCE, and COMMON CAUSE EDUCATION FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THORNBURG FOUNDATION?
THORNBURG FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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