Don & Barbara Thornton Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Don & Barbara Thornton Family Foundation is a private foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $71,500 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$71,500
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was up from $48,586 the year before.
57% 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 | $81,505 | 15 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $48,586 | 11 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $71,500 | 14 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
Don & Barbara Thornton 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 Don & Barbara Thornton Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 14 | $71,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Safety Center | Capital campaign | $15,000 |
| Restore Hope | Food program donation | $10,000 |
| Tulsa Day Center | Big show off | $10,000 |
| Family & Children's Services | Just wear white party | $5,000 |
| Iron Gate | General fund | $5,000 |
| Town and Country School | General fund | $5,000 |
| Tulsa Boys Home | Belmont stakes sponsor | $5,000 |
| CMC Charities | General fund | $3,000 |
| Resonance | Full house sponsor | $3,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Eastern Ok Chapter | Luminous sponsor | $2,500 |
| Birthright Living Legacy | General fund | $2,000 |
| Hospitality House | General fund | $2,000 |
| Lilyfield Tulsa | General fund | $2,000 |
| Youth at Heart Tulsa | General fund | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura Bloomfield
- Barbara Thornton
Questions people ask
Does Don & Barbara Thornton Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Don & Barbara Thornton Family Foundation give?
$71,500 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Don & Barbara Thornton Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Laura Bloomfield (Trustee) and Barbara Thornton (Trustee).
What does Don & Barbara Thornton Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.