Dorothy J Thornley Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dorothy J Thornley Foundation is a private foundation in Rumford, Rhode Island. In tax year 2025 it gave $74,003 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $11,000 and the largest $25,003. 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$74,003
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$11,000
- Largest grant$25,003
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $53,246 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $32,009 | 6 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $53,246 | 6 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $74,003 | 6 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Dorothy J Thornley 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 Dorothy J Thornley Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 5 | $68,003 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East Providence Historical Society | Historical preservation | $25,003 |
| Hope Hospice & Pallative Care of Ri | Hospice care | $15,000 |
| The Gordon School | Family tuition assistance | $12,000 |
| The Lincoln School | Tuition assistance | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Family assistance | $6,000 |
| American Heart Association | Family assistance | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew W Davis
- Andrew H Davis Jr
- Dorothy J Thornley
Questions people ask
Does Dorothy J Thornley Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dorothy J Thornley Foundation give?
$74,003 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $11,000.
Who runs Dorothy J Thornley Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrew W Davis (Director), Andrew H Davis Jr (Director/Secretary) and Dorothy J Thornley (Pres., VP, Treasurer & Director).
What does Dorothy J Thornley Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.