The Suzie S Thorn Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Suzie S Thorn Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $36,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $6,225 and the largest $9,250. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$36,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$6,225
- Largest grant$9,250
- Assets$841,840
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $37,000 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $36,500 | 12 | $731,284 |
| 2024 | $37,000 | 12 | $731,372 |
| 2025 | $36,000 | 6 | $841,840 |
How to apply
The Suzie S Thorn Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Suzie S Thorn Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in California. It also paid $1,200 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $34,800 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cooperative Restraining Order Clinc | The foundation made donations/contributions to organizations whose purpose is to benefit either children's causes or women's rights issues related to reducing gender bias. | $9,250 |
| Up on Top | The foundation made donations / contributions to organizations whose purpose is to benefit either chidren's causes or women's rights issues related to reducing gender bias. | $9,250 |
| Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center | The foundation made donations/contributions to organizations whose purpose is to benefit either children's causes or women's rights issues related to reducing gender bias. | $7,450 |
| San Francisco DVC | The foundation made donations/contributions to organizations whose purpose is to benefit either children's causes or women's rights issues related to reducing gender bias. | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Diablo Region | The foundation made donations/contributions to organizations whose purpose is to benefit either children's causes or women's rights issues related to reducing gender bias. | $3,850 |
| ICCFR Trust | The foundation made donations/contributions to organizations whose purpose is to benefit either children's causes or women's rights issues related to reducing gender bias. | $1,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Suzie S Thorn
- Joe Thorn Jr
- David Fink
- Claire Barnes
- Justin C Dorham
- Dennis Hanshew
- Yasmine S Mehmet
- Susan Bryant
Questions people ask
Does The Suzie S Thorn Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Suzie S Thorn Family Foundation give?
$36,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $6,225.
Who runs The Suzie S Thorn Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Suzie S Thorn (President), Joe Thorn Jr (Vice President), David Fink (Treasurer/Acting Secretary) and Claire Barnes (Secretary) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Suzie S Thorn Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.