Thurston Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Thurston Foundation is a private foundation in Carmel, Indiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $743,050 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$743,050
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$21.3 million
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2024 was down from $912,000 the year before.
51% of its 2024 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 | $912,000 | 27 | $19.7 million |
| 2024 | $743,050 | 39 | $21.3 million |
How to apply
Thurston 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 Thurston Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 35 | $702,050 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Oaks Academy | Education | $150,000 |
| Gleaners | Hunger relief programs | $100,000 |
| Servants at Work | Support for building wheelchair ramps | $52,500 |
| Outreach Inc | General support of homeless youth | $50,250 |
| Family Promise of Greater Indianapolis | Homeless programs | $45,000 |
| Dove Recovery House | Addiction recovery | $40,000 |
| Gennesaret Free Clinics | Medical care | $40,000 |
| Shepherd Community Center | General support for human services | $40,000 |
| Seeds of Caring | Youth programing | $25,000 |
| Paws and Think Inc | General support of youth, humans services and animal care | $20,000 |
| Hope Academy | Education and addiction recovery | $15,000 |
| Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity | Low income housing | $15,000 |
| Concerts for A Cause | General support | $14,000 |
| Child Advocates | General support | $10,000 |
| Dream Alive | Youth programing | $10,000 |
| Goodwill Foundation of Central and Southern Indiana | Mission coaches and barrier buster funds | $10,000 |
| Second Helpings | Hunger relief programs | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Hurricane disaster relief | $10,000 |
| Helping Veterans and Families in Indiana | General support | $10,000 |
| Westminster Neighborhood Services | General support for human services | $8,000 |
| Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra - Metropolitan Youth Orchestra | Youth programing | $6,000 |
| Trinity Haven | General support for homeless youth | $6,000 |
| Kijana Educational Empowerment Initiative | Education | $5,000 |
| Umoja Partnership | Education | $5,000 |
| Greater Indianapolis Multifaith Alliance | Support for affordable housing and homeless issues | $5,000 |
| Camptown | Summer youth program | $4,000 |
| Christamore House Inc | Summer youth program | $4,000 |
| Community Alliance of the Far Eastside Inc | Summer youth program | $4,000 |
| Elevate Indianapolis Inc | Summer youth program | $4,000 |
| Burmese American Community Institute | Summer youth program | $3,500 |
| Pathway Resource Center Inc | Summer youth program | $3,500 |
| Bosma Visionary Opportunities Foundation Inc | Summer youth program | $3,000 |
| Damar Services Inc | Summer youth program | $3,000 |
| Saint Florian Center Inc | Summer youth program | $3,000 |
| Soul Food Project | Summer youth program | $3,000 |
| Leadership Johnson County | General support | $2,500 |
| 500 Festival Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Samaritan's Feet | Operating support for human services | $1,000 |
| Cicf | General support for the summer youth program collaborative | $800 |
Officers and trustees
- Marcia Thurston Roberts
- Tim Thurston
- Jim Thurston
Questions people ask
Does Thurston Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thurston Foundation give?
$743,050 in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Thurston Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Marcia Thurston Roberts (President), Tim Thurston (Director) and Jim Thurston (Director).
What does Thurston Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and youth programs.