The Thorne Cox Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Thorne Cox Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $572,149 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $195,000. 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$572,149
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$195,000
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was down from $727,000 the year before.
47% 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 | $727,000 | 21 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $572,149 | 19 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
The Thorne Cox 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 Thorne Cox Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 1 | $195,000 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $156,000 |
| Maine | 6 | $127,949 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $31,200 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue Concept Inc | Operations budget assistance | $195,000 |
| Bay Chamber Concerts Inc | Operations budget assistance | $100,000 |
| Trustees of Dartmouth College | Operations budget assistance | $50,000 |
| Middlesex School | Operations budget assistance | $50,000 |
| United States Ski and Snowboard Association | Operations budget assistance | $45,000 |
| National Debutante Cotillion Foundation Inc | Operations budget assistance | $31,200 |
| Boston Impact Initiative | Operations budget assistance | $25,000 |
| Milton Academy | Operations budget assistance | $25,000 |
| Maine Public Broadcasting Corp | Operations budget assistance | $10,000 |
| Presidents and Fellows of Harvard | Operations budget assistance | $10,000 |
| The William A Farnsworth Library and Art Museum Inc | Operations budget assistance | $6,624 |
| Imagine North Carolina First | Operations budget assistance | $5,000 |
| Knox County Homeless Coalition | Operations budget assistance | $5,000 |
| Lifeflight Foundation | Operations budget assistance | $5,000 |
| YMCA of the USA | Operations budget assistance | $5,000 |
| Rockport Library Foundation | Operations budget assistance | $1,325 |
| Aspen Public Radio | Operations budget assistance | $1,000 |
| Living Observatory Inc | Operations budget assistance | $1,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Public Media Inc | Operations budget assistance | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brinkley Thorne
- Mazie L Cox
- Yarrow Thorne
- Dune Thorne
Questions people ask
Does The Thorne Cox Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Thorne Cox Family Foundation give?
$572,149 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Thorne Cox Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Brinkley Thorne (President), Mazie L Cox (Vice President), Yarrow Thorne (Secretary) and Dune Thorne (Treasurer).
What does The Thorne Cox Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.