WC and EJ Thornton Foundation
Preselected recipients only
WC and EJ Thornton Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $277,660 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$277,660
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $243,481 the year before.
33% of its 2024 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 | $243,481 | 46 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $277,660 | 30 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
WC and EJ Thornton 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 WC and EJ Thornton Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 12 | $132,500 |
| Maine | 7 | $65,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $44,160 |
| Ohio | 4 | $17,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $8,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bold | arts and education scholarships | $50,000 |
| Alexander Hamilton Scholars | education support for high achieving underfunded youth | $44,160 |
| Maine College of Art and Design | arts education and scholarships | $35,000 |
| Portland Maine Symphony Orchestra | music education for underfunded schools | $25,000 |
| Downtown Aurora Visual Arts | arts for disadvantaged youth | $20,000 |
| Forward Steps | support secondary education for former foster youth | $20,000 |
| Local Theater Company | art and education for underfunded youth | $12,500 |
| Colorado Photographic Arts Center | art support for veterans | $10,000 |
| Fora | education | $10,000 |
| College Now Greater Cleveland | education | $7,500 |
| Art from Ashes | art for disadvantaged youth | $7,500 |
| Cleveland Classical Guitar Society | arts and music | $7,500 |
| Education Through Music Colorado | music for underfunded schools | $6,000 |
| Leap of Joy | dance for underfunded youth | $5,000 |
| transformative justice project of c | education assistance for youth experiencing instability in the denver area | $2,500 |
| Museum of Outdoor Arts | arts | $1,000 |
| National Center for Childrens Illu | literature and arts | $1,000 |
| Summit Artspace | arts | $1,000 |
| Maine Blue Collar Scholarship Found | scholarships for education | $1,000 |
| 240 Strings | music education for children | $1,000 |
| El Paso Society for Musicians of th | music education for youth | $1,000 |
| Talespinner Childrens Theater | theatre for children | $1,000 |
| The Coastal Childrens Museum | education | $1,000 |
| Colorado Black Cube Museum | arts | $1,000 |
| Western Maine Play Museum | education | $1,000 |
| ArtSpark | arts | $1,000 |
| The Mayfly Project | education and mentoring | $1,000 |
| Trekkers | Education and mentoring | $1,000 |
| The Macon Trust | vocational education | $1,000 |
| Youth on Record | music and education | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christine Thornton
Questions people ask
Does WC and EJ Thornton Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does WC and EJ Thornton Foundation give?
$277,660 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs WC and EJ Thornton Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Christine Thornton (Exec Dir).
What does WC and EJ Thornton Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.