Columbus W Thorn Jr Foundation
Columbus W Thorn Jr Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Elkton, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $35.9M in total assets. In 2024, it made $2.1M in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $1.7M.
Columbus W Thorn Jr Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $35,947,575
- +3.9% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,966,382
- +91.4% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $2,134,486
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $491,545
- -21.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35,947,575 | $1,966,382 | $491,545 | $2,134,486 | $1,680,549 | $2,456,066 |
| 2023 | $34,582,549 | $1,027,130 | $629,182 | $2,096,709 | $739,714 | $2,205,406 |
| 2022 | $34,143,723 | $1,096,825 | $503,032 | $2,025,598 | $838,249 | $2,255,602 |
| 2021 | $33,542,411 | $2,839,443 | $486,325 | $1,731,365 | $2,552,651 | $2,022,812 |
| 2020 | $31,166,750 | $1,451,805 | $564,498 | — | $1,197,373 | $1,671,737 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Columbus W Thorn Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Columbus W Thorn Jr Foundation is led by Charles L. Scott Jr., Trustee & Manager on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles L. Scott Jr.
Trustee & Manager
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$187K (2020) → $221K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $221K, to Charles L Scott Jr (Trustee & Manager).
Frequently asked questions about Columbus W Thorn Jr Foundation
How large is Columbus W Thorn Jr Foundation?
Columbus W Thorn Jr Foundation reported $35.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Columbus W Thorn Jr Foundation?
Columbus W Thorn Jr Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Elkton, MD. It holds $35.9M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Columbus W Thorn Jr Foundation's EIN?
Columbus W Thorn Jr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7153983. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Columbus W Thorn Jr Foundation funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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