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The WC and EJ Thornton Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Colorado, Maine, and Washington. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only process. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ALEXANDER HAMILTON SCHOLARS
$166.7K
18%
BOLD
$130K
14%
MAINE COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
$95K
10%
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Total No. of Grants
30
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WC and EJ Thornton Foundation?
No. WC and EJ Thornton Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WC and EJ Thornton Foundation give?
WC and EJ Thornton Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, Maine, and Washington. 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 WC and EJ Thornton Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WC and EJ Thornton Foundation fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WC and EJ Thornton Foundation make each year?
In 2025, WC and EJ Thornton Foundation awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $278 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WC and EJ Thornton Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, WC and EJ Thornton Foundation awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include ALEXANDER HAMILTON SCHOLARS, BOLD, and MAINE COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WC and EJ Thornton Foundation?
WC and EJ Thornton Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.