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Edward Thornton Trust

Accepts applications Johnston, Rhode Island · EIN 026004033

Edward Thornton Trust is a private foundation in Johnston, Rhode Island. In tax year 2025 it gave $3,869 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $3,869 and the largest $3,869. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $800 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$6,6005$140,692
2024$8001$144,216
2025$3,8691$150,685

How to apply

ContactKim Kenny Chairperson Thornton Tru
Advisory Committee 87 Water Street, Boscawen, NH 03303
Phone or email(603) 263-4330
What to submit, deadlinesContact above
RestrictionsBenefits child to age 16, residents of penacook/boscawen; development of healthy recreation, sports, etc.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2025. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in New Hampshire.

StateGrantsAmount
New Hampshire1$3,869

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Town of Boscawen
Boscawen, NH
Unrestricted gift$3,869

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Edward Thornton Trust accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Contact above.

How much does Edward Thornton Trust give?

$3,869 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $3,869.

Who runs Edward Thornton Trust?

Its 2025 filing lists Citizens NA (Trustee).

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