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The Sam & Anne Thoen Foundation

Preselected recipients only Spokane, Washington · EIN 453128224

The Sam & Anne Thoen Foundation is a private foundation in Spokane, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $41,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $11,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $42,500 the year before.

67% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$42,5005$913,131
2024$41,0003$980,779

How to apply

The Sam & Anne Thoen 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Sam & Anne Thoen Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Washington.

StateGrantsAmount
Washington2$30,000
Virginia1$11,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Second Harvest Inland Northwest
Spokane, WA
Provide food and hope to local children, seniors and families who are facing hunger.$20,000
The Nature Conservancy
Arlington, VA
To support the Emerald Edge Project$11,000
Abide Worldwide
Otis Orchards, WA
To support the Philippines Project.$10,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Sam & Anne Thoen Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Sam & Anne Thoen Foundation give?

$41,000 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $11,000.

Who runs The Sam & Anne Thoen Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Steven G Cada (Director, Sec/Treas), Rene V Miller (Director) and Todd Vercoe (Director).

What does The Sam & Anne Thoen Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, human services and seniors.

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