Edgar a Thronson Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Greenville, DE EIN: 51-0348055

Edgar a Thronson Foundation is a private foundation, based in Greenville, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $162K. Net investment income was $240K.

Key facts about Edgar a Thronson Foundation

EIN: 51-0348055
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $162,358
Grants made (2024): 7
Average grant: $23,194
Median grant: $5,000
Total assets: $2,999,820
Primary geography: Delaware (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Edgar a Thronson Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Edgar a Thronson Foundation's 7 itemized 2024 grants were Delaware (99%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wilmington, DE (4 grants) and New Castle, DE (2 grants). None of its 7 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (5 grants).

How Edgar a Thronson Foundation gives

Giving grew 81% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.0M

+2.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$162K

-2.8% YoY

Grant Count

-22.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$23K

+25.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edgar a Thronson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $177K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Edgar a Thronson Foundation

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Delaware $162K (99%)

Virginia $858 (1%)

Share of all 7 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California District of Columbia Delaware Virginia Wisconsin

Cities

WilmingtonNew CastleHenricoWaukeshaDoverGreenvilleNewarkSan DiegoWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,999,820	$2,923,510	$3,038,966
Revenue	$302,594	$120,819	$281,469
Expenses	$226,284	$236,275	$204,978
Qualifying Distributions	$162,358	$167,000	$130,500
Net Investment Income	$239,894	$55,413	$210,488
Distributable Amount	$176,721	$163,035	$166,323

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

February 28, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

45 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include First Community Foundation ($130,000), St Peter Cathedral School ($15,000), Brandywine Valley Spca ($5,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
FIRST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Wilmington, DE	CAPITAL CAMPAIGN	$130,000
ST PETER CATHEDRAL SCHOOL Wilmington, DE	HELP-A-STUDENT PROGRAM	$15,000
BRANDYWINE VALLEY SPCA New Castle, DE	OPERATIONS	$5,000
FAITHFUL FRIENDS New Castle, DE	OPERATIONS	$5,000
HUMANE ANIMAL PARTNERS Wilmington, DE	OPERATIONS	$5,000
BELLEVUE COMMUNITY CENTER Wilmington, DE	OPERATIONS	$1,500
GOOD NEWS JAIL & PRISON MINISTRY Henrico, VA	OPERATIONS	$858

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Cecelia L Dugan	Trustee	—	—
Donald C Dewees Jr	Trustee	—	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Edgar a Thronson Foundation?

As of 2024, Edgar a Thronson Foundation holds $3.0M in total assets with $303K in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $162K in 2024.

Where does Edgar a Thronson Foundation operate?

Edgar a Thronson Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Delaware, Virginia, Wisconsin.

What size grants does Edgar a Thronson Foundation award?

In 2024, Edgar a Thronson Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $162K — an average of about $23K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Edgar a Thronson Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Edgar a Thronson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $177K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.