Thurston Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Thurston Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Milton, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $282,000 in 89 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $16,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$282,000
- Number of grants89
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$16,000
- Assets$6.4 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $272,000 the year before.
36% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $296,000 | 97 | $5.6 million |
| 2023 | $272,000 | 96 | $6.2 million |
| 2024 | $282,000 | 89 | $6.4 million |
How to apply
Thurston Charitable 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 Thurston Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 37 | $91,500 |
| California | 14 | $75,250 |
| Idaho | 11 | $42,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $17,250 |
| Indiana | 1 | $16,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $9,500 |
| Arizona | 6 | $7,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $4,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Culver Education Foundation | Charitable | $16,000 |
| Browns Valley Family Club | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Cen | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Sawtooth Botanical Garden Inc | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Kirkland Arts Center | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Trailing of the Sheep Festival | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $9,500 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital Foundat | Charitable | $7,500 |
| House of Yahweh | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Love Inc South Bay | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Girls on the Run Napa Solano Inc | Charitable | $5,250 |
| Animal Shelter League of Rohnert Pa | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Community Action of Napa Valley | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Hunger Coalition | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Overlake Medical Center Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sun Valley Community School | Charitable | $5,000 |
| White's Chapel United Methodist Chu | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Springfireld Township High School | Charitable | $4,250 |
| Beacon Lighgt Mission | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Child Evangelism Fellowship la Chap | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Church of St Martin-In-The Fields | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Younglife San Pedrola Harbor Area | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Care Convoy | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Paws | Charitable | $3,000 |
| The Senior Connection | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Bellevue Police Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Bethesda Project | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Birdnote | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Medic One Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Individual | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Individual | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Porchlight | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Individual | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Washington Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Severt W Thurston Jr
- Veronique Thurston
- Susan E Thurston
- Sherrie Tossell
- Steven A Finley
Questions people ask
Does Thurston Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thurston Charitable Foundation give?
$282,000 in tax year 2024, across 89 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Thurston Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Severt W Thurston Jr (Treasurer), Veronique Thurston (Secretary), Susan E Thurston (President) and Sherrie Tossell (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Thurston Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.