Alex Thoresen Legacy Foundation
The Alex Thoresen Legacy Foundation is a Bloomfield Hills, Michigan–based small public charity, according to its filing classification. It says it was established to continue Alex Thoresen’s legacy by supporting children’s hospitals and local agencies whose work directly benefits people and families in need.
Alex Thoresen Legacy Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $294,109
- +9.5% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $20,033
- -30.4% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $12,766
- -25.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Alex Thoresen Legacy Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 3021 Woodcreek Way, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Phone: (248) 396-4566
Website: https://alexthoresenlegacyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alex Thoresen Legacy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it supports nonprofit agencies in the local community. Its listed recipients include organizations in Michigan and Chicago, Illinois; the available information does not specify a more defined geographic boundary.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Alex Thoresen Legacy Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $20K (2021). In 2023 it made 10 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Inova Hospital Alexandria, VA | Nurses Fund for Grieving Parents | $3,000 |
| Petoskey HS Community Foundation Petoskey, MI | Various Community Programs | $2,500 |
| Mi Center for Civic Education Lansing, MI | Education for Civic Involvment | $1,500 |
| Tutoring Chicago Chicago, IL | Educational Tutoring Bi Lingual | $1,500 |
| A Place of Refuge Detroit, MI | Housing for Older Foster Children | $1,500 |
| Center on Halstead Chicago, IL | After School Community Center | $1,500 |
| Bridge Communities Glen Ellyn, IL | Community Programs-Meals | $1,500 |
| Culinary Cares Chicago, IL | Educational Nutrition | $1,500 |
| Kitchen Possible Chicago, IL | After School Meals Program | $1,500 |
| Midvale Comm Lutheran Church Madison, WI | Scholarship | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $294,109 | $20,033 | $12,766 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $268,642 | $28,784 | $17,051 | $17,000 | 10 | $17,000 | $9,513 | — |
| 2022 | $234,391 | $30,941 | $27,292 | $16,500 | 5 | $16,500 | $3,641 | — |
| 2021 | $257,775 | $121,453 | $12,214 | $19,500 | 6 | $31,500 | $3,910 | — |
| 2020 | $148,496 | $16,106 | $6,031 | $6,000 | 2 | — | $351 | $6,919 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission stated on the foundation’s 2024 filing is “To provide support to non profit agencies within the local community.” Its website describes support for children’s hospitals and local agencies, and lists donations to Care House of Oakland County, Center on Halsted in Chicago, Tutoring Chicago, Michigan Center for Civic Education, and A Place of Refuge in Detroit. It also lists scholarships associated with Michigan State University and the an individual recipient Peru Mission Trip.
In 2023, the foundation gave $1,500 to Tutoring Chicago, whose stated mission is to deliver the power of education through one-to-one tutoring. It gave $1,500 to Bridge Communities, whose stated mission is to transition homeless families to self-sufficiency through mentoring, housing, and supportive services. A Place of Refuge, which received $1,500, says it provides semi-independent living where young people develop life skills and receive tutoring.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 10 grants totaling $17,000 in 2023, averaging $1,700 per grant. In 2022, it reported five grants totaling $16,500. Its 2024 filing reported no grants.
The foundation’s website says it delivered “The ALEX,” an interactive gaming kiosk, to University of Michigan’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital in January 2021. The website describes the project as designed to offer entertainment and escapism to adolescents and young adults receiving cancer treatment.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kimberly Thoresen as CFO. The foundation’s website lists Michael Thoresen, Kim Thoresen, Sally Thoresen, Annie Thoresen, Evan Hebert, Laurel Hebert, and Carlos Salcedo as members of its board of directors.
Alex Thoresen Legacy Foundation's only listed officer is Kimberly Thoresen, CFO on the 2024 filing (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kimberly Thoresen
CFO
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kim Thoresen (2020–2023) — CFO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Alex Thoresen Legacy Foundation
How large is Alex Thoresen Legacy Foundation?
Alex Thoresen Legacy Foundation reported $294K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $20K.
What does Alex Thoresen Legacy Foundation fund?
The mission stated on the foundation’s 2024 filing is “To provide support to non profit agencies within the local community.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alex Thoresen Legacy Foundation?
Alex Thoresen Legacy Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check alexthoresenlegacyfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Alex Thoresen Legacy Foundation make grants?
The foundation states that it supports nonprofit agencies in the local community. Its listed recipients include organizations in Michigan and Chicago, Illinois; the available information does not specify a more defined geographic boundary.
What is Alex Thoresen Legacy Foundation's EIN?
Alex Thoresen Legacy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0790644. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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