Millbrook Tribute Garden
Millbrook Tribute Garden is a private foundation based in Millbrook, New York, established in 1944. The organization operates and maintains a playground and memorial park in honor of war veterans.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$29.2M
-17.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
+0.1% YoY
Grant Count
42
-2.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$45K
+2.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation emphasizes secondary education, church support, child welfare, hospitals, and civic projects. Primary funding areas include Education, Human Services, and Arts, Culture & Humanities.
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts applications.
Grant Range
$1,000–$1,000,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary funding focus in New York and Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (as of 2024):
- Total assets: $29,192,497
- Total giving: $1,904,000
- Total revenues: $659,107
- Total expenses: $2,564,979
- Giving rate: 6.5% of assets
Revenue Composition (2024):
- Investment income and dividends: $603,353
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $21,191
- Miscellaneous revenues: $34,528
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $29,192,497 | $35,526,623 | $36,945,411 |
| Revenue | $659,107 | $913,829 | $1,089,017 |
| Expenses | $2,564,979 | $2,665,418 | $2,559,101 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,190,167 | $2,237,052 | $2,207,662 |
| Net Investment Income | $318,600 | $485,289 | $735,887 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,644,309 | $2,028,503 | $2,260,427 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
222 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAKLEIGH THORNE | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| FELICITAS S THORNE | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| GEORGE WHALEN JR | TREASURER | — | — |
| GEORGE WHALEN III | SECRETARY | — | — |
| JONATHAN THORNE | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been active in supporting community initiatives, with a significant $1,000,000 grant to Millbrook Community Partnership, which transforms the Thorne Building into a cultural center and creates a 35-acre park for community engagement.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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