Thurston Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Thurston Family Foundation is a private foundation in Jackson, Wyoming. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.4 million in 6 grants; the typical grant was $161,428 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.4 million
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$161,428
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$53.4 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.4 million the year before.
50% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.4 million | 8 | $59.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 6 | $53.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Amy Thurston 1200 Queeens Lane, Jackson, WY 83001 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (307) 699-2075, amy@amythurston.com |
| What to submit | written application describing need, intended us of funds |
What Thurston Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 5 | $2.1 million |
| Wyoming | 1 | $302,857 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Valley of the Sun YMCA | Programs and Services | $1.0 million |
| Women's Board of Barrow Neurologic | Medical research | $1.0 million |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hol | Community Emergency response fund supporting vunerable populations | $302,857 |
| Genesis City | Education for disadvantaged youth | $20,000 |
| The Society of St Vincent de Paul | Social Services | $15,000 |
| Ability360 | Promote independence, health, and overall well-being of people with disabilities. | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amy Thurston
- Wyatt N Thurston
- Matthew R Thurston
Questions people ask
Does Thurston Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Thurston Family Foundation give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $161,428.
Who runs Thurston Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Amy Thurston (Trustee), Wyatt N Thurston (Director) and Matthew R Thurston (Director).
What does Thurston Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.