Ta Thornton Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Ta Thornton Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $62,290 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$62,290
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$248,047
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $56,494 the year before.
20% 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 | $11,000 | 2 | $292,370 |
| 2024 | $56,494 | 4 | $282,962 |
| 2025 | $62,290 | 8 | $248,047 |
How to apply
Ta Thornton Foundation Inc 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 Ta Thornton Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maryland | 4 | $10,715 |
| Mississippi | 2 | $1,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $75 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tufts University | Donation | $50,000 |
| American Society for Nutrition Foun | Donation | $5,000 |
| St Paul's Moravian Church | Donation | $3,375 |
| St Paul's Moravian Church | Donation | $2,000 |
| The Juanita Sims Doty Foundation | Donation | $1,000 |
| The Juanita Sims Doty Foundation | Donation | $500 |
| American Society for Nutrition Foun | Donation | $340 |
| Congressional Black Caucus Foundati | Donation | $75 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Yvonne T Maddox
- Dr Juanita S Doty
- Dr Regina James
- Dr Gerald P Schatten
- Mr Hugo Thompson Jr
- Mr Phillip M Thompson
- Ms Kelli Blaize-Wise
Questions people ask
Does Ta Thornton Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ta Thornton Foundation Inc give?
$62,290 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Ta Thornton Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Dr Yvonne T Maddox (President), Dr Juanita S Doty (Director), Dr Regina James (Director) and Dr Gerald P Schatten (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Ta Thornton Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and food and hunger.