Leila a Thornton a Thornton S M Venable W H
Leila a Thornton a Thornton S M Venable W H is a private foundation, based in Orlando, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $23.7M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $1.2M.
Leila a Thornton a Thornton S M Venable W H at a glance
In short: Leila a Thornton a Thornton S M Venable W H gave $1.1M across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $357K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,071,849
- +9.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $357,283
- +9.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $267,962
- Total assets
- $23,685,336
- +0.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Leila a Thornton a Thornton S M Venable W H funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Woodruff Arts Center Inc ($536K). Together the top 3 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 8 grants of 15 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Leila a Thornton a Thornton S M Venable W H gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+7%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 84% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $930K (2021) to $1.1M (2026). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Woodruff Arts Center Inc Atlanta, GA | General Operating | $535,925 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta Atlanta, GA | General Operating | $267,962 |
| Atlanta History Center Atlanta, GA | General Operating | $267,962 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $23,685,336 | $1,297,137 | $1,276,058 | $1,071,849 | 3 | $1,147,640 | $1,210,480 | $1,362,359 |
| 2025 | $23,659,224 | $3,233,232 | $1,155,526 | $982,312 | 3 | $1,054,089 | $3,155,448 | $1,233,283 |
| 2024 | $21,580,618 | $824,276 | $1,146,550 | $996,820 | 3 | $1,062,555 | $741,074 | $1,142,234 |
| 2023 | $21,914,439 | $1,332,143 | $1,169,042 | $1,004,709 | 3 | $1,069,628 | $1,240,662 | $1,108,489 |
| 2022 | $21,767,580 | $2,591,543 | $1,177,936 | $1,021,599 | 3 | $1,094,675 | $2,481,236 | $1,272,045 |
| 2021 | $20,369,557 | $989,750 | $1,062,222 | $930,408 | 3 | — | $921,975 | $1,115,362 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leila a Thornton a Thornton S M Venable W H reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Leila a Thornton a Thornton S M Venable W H's only listed officer is Truist Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Truist Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$141K (2022) → $147K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Truist Bank FKA Suntrust Bank (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $147K, to Truist Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Leila a Thornton a Thornton S M Venable W H
How much does Leila a Thornton a Thornton S M Venable W H give each year?
Leila a Thornton a Thornton S M Venable W H gave $1.1M across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $982K across 3 grants.
What is Leila a Thornton a Thornton S M Venable W H's typical grant size?
Leila a Thornton a Thornton S M Venable W H's median grant in 2026 was $267,962, and its average grant was $357,283, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Leila a Thornton a Thornton S M Venable W H give grants?
Leila a Thornton a Thornton S M Venable W H gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (3 grants).
Does Leila a Thornton a Thornton S M Venable W H give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Leila a Thornton a Thornton S M Venable W H's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Leila a Thornton a Thornton S M Venable W H?
Leila a Thornton a Thornton S M Venable W H reported $23.7M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (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 Leila a Thornton a Thornton S M Venable W H's EIN?
Leila a Thornton a Thornton S M Venable W H's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6174419. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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