Stephen & Pamela Thorne Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
Stephen & Pamela Thorne Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Henderson, Nevada. In tax year 2023 it gave $1.0 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $648,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$1.0 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$648,000
- Assets$29.4 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2023 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
50% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.0 million | 5 | $24.8 million |
| 2023 | $1.0 million | 8 | $29.4 million |
How to apply
Stephen & Pamela Thorne Foundation Trust 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 Stephen & Pamela Thorne Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $648,000 |
| Nevada | 2 | $225,000 |
| Arkansas | 2 | $55,000 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $50,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charitywater | Provide clean drinking water sources for remote locations around the world | $648,000 |
| Central Christian Church | To support the general ministry of the church | $200,000 |
| Family Life | To support family and marriage relationships | $50,000 |
| Harvard School of Dental Medicine | Support dental school | $50,000 |
| Pacific Dental Services Foundation | Provide no cost dental care to low income communities and dental assistant scholarships | $50,000 |
| Three Square Foodbank | Provide food for needy families in the greater las vegas area | $25,000 |
| Asdoh at Still University | Support dental school | $10,000 |
| Ever Thine Home | Help women experience god in their lives and homes | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen E Thorne
- Pamela A Thorne
Questions people ask
Does Stephen & Pamela Thorne Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stephen & Pamela Thorne Foundation Trust give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2023, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Stephen & Pamela Thorne Foundation Trust?
Its 2023 filing lists Stephen E Thorne (Trustee) and Pamela A Thorne (Trustee).
What does Stephen & Pamela Thorne Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and human services.