Thornwell Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Thornwell Family Foundation is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.8 million in 42 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$55.5 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $597,500 the year before.
55% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $242,500 | 20 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $597,500 | 27 | $51.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.8 million | 42 | $55.5 million |
How to apply
Thornwell 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 Thornwell Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 19 | $940,000 |
| Florida | 9 | $407,940 |
| Georgia | 9 | $390,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $20,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $20,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $3,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| People Working Cooperatively | To Support Charity | $250,000 |
| The Boyce L Ansley School Inc | To Support Charity | $150,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable fbo Rembert and Katherine Thornwell Family Fund | To Support Charity | $101,487 |
| Raymond James Charitable fbo David and Terri Dozier Family Fund | To Support Charity | $101,453 |
| Catholic Charities of Southwestern Ohio | To Support Charity | $100,000 |
| Cise | To Support Charity | $100,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation fbo Katherine and Tim Stautberg Family Fund | To Support Charity | $100,000 |
| LISC Jacksonville | To Support Charity | $100,000 |
| MARR Addiction Treatment Centers | To Support Charity | $100,000 |
| Matthew 25 Ministries | To Support Charity | $100,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Southwest OH & Northern KY | To Support Charity | $100,000 |
| Beaches Community Fund (The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida) | To Support Charity | $50,000 |
| St Xavier High School | To Support Charity | $50,000 |
| Last Mile Food Rescue | To Support Charity | $25,000 |
| Legal Aid Society of Cincinnati | To Support Charity | $25,000 |
| The Craddock Center | To Support Charity | $25,000 |
| The Sobriety Resource Inc | To Support Charity | $25,000 |
| Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation Inc | To Support Charity | $20,000 |
| Brothers Keeper Veterans Foundation | To Support Charity | $20,000 |
| Lighthouse Youth Services Inc | To Support Charity | $20,000 |
| MUST Ministries | To Support Charity | $20,000 |
| St Augustine Youth Services | To Support Charity | $20,000 |
| Thornwell Home for Children | To Support Charity | $20,000 |
| Wellroot Family Services | To Support Charity | $20,000 |
| World Pediatrics | To Support Charity | $20,000 |
| Xavier Jesuit Academy | To Support Charity | $20,000 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | To Support Charity | $10,000 |
| Changing Gears | To Support Charity | $10,000 |
| K9S For Warriors | To Support Charity | $10,000 |
| Life Care Ponte Vedra Inc | To Support Charity | $10,000 |
| Orchard Village | To Support Charity | $10,000 |
| Our Giving Garden | To Support Charity | $10,000 |
| Society of St Vincent De Paul Cincinnati | To Support Charity | $10,000 |
| Activities Beyond The Classroom | To Support Charity | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati | To Support Charity | $5,000 |
| Child Focus | To Support Charity | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Urban Promise | To Support Charity | $5,000 |
| City Gospel Mission | To Support Charity | $5,000 |
| Refugee Connect | To Support Charity | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army of St Augustine | To Support Charity | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Katherine Thornwell Stautberg
- Rembert Marshall Thornwell
- Katherine Conrad Thornwell
- Timothy Edward Stautberg
Questions people ask
Does Thornwell Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thornwell Family Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Thornwell Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Katherine Thornwell Stautberg (President), Rembert Marshall Thornwell (Director), Katherine Conrad Thornwell (Secretary) and Timothy Edward Stautberg (Treasurer).
What does Thornwell Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and human services.