The Rosemarie and David Thurston Family
The Rosemarie and David Thurston Family is a private foundation based in Alys Beach, Florida. In its 2024 filing, it reported 16 grants totaling $396,830, primarily to organizations in Georgia.
The Rosemarie and David Thurston Family at a glance
In short: The Rosemarie and David Thurston Family gave $397K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Georgia. 63% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $396,830
- +17.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -15.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,802
- +39.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,874
- Total assets
- $2,319,617
- +54.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 63% first-time grantees (10 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Rosemarie and David Thurston Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 290 Sea Garden St Easterly 302, Alys Beach, FL 32461
Phone: (404) 314-0099
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rosemarie and David Thurston Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Christo Rey Network ($125K). Together the top 10 received $395K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 73 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia and 3% to recipients in Florida. The filing also reports shares of 0% for Tennessee, California, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Rosemarie and David Thurston Family open to new grantees?
63%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 16 grantees (63%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $61K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $45K repeat.
- 31% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 232% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 286% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2022) to $397K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $397K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christo Rey Network Atlanta, GA | Donation to Further the Organization's Mission | $125,040 |
| Christo Rey Atlanta Student Sponser St Vincent De Paul Atlanta, GA | Donation to Further the Organization's Mission | $109,000 |
| Alliance Theatre Atlanta, GA | Donation to Further the Organization's Mission | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities Presidents' Circle Smyrna, GA | Donation to Further the Organization's Mission | $40,000 |
| Christ the King Atlanta, GA | Donation to Further the Organization's Mission | $35,141 |
| Mustard Seed Atlanta, GA | Donation to Further the Organization's Mission | $15,450 |
| St Rita Catholic Church Santa Rosa Beach, FL | Donation to Further the Organization's Mission | $10,752 |
| Alzhemiers Assoc Atlanta, GA | Donation to Further the Organization's Mission | $4,643 |
| Archdiocese of Atlanta Smyrna, GA | Donation to Further the Organization's Mission | $3,104 |
| Pavani Charitable Effort for Refugees Clarkston, GA | Donation to Further the Organization's Mission | $1,500 |
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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 | $2,319,617 | $1,322,005 | $428,475 | $396,830 | 16 | $408,460 | $1,301,990 | $142,808 |
| 2023 | $1,501,087 | $379,587 | $367,723 | $337,405 | 19 | $346,803 | $99,198 | $125,993 |
| 2022 | $1,601,723 | $615,233 | $28,494 | $11,958 | 13 | $16,500 | $92,217 | $92,665 |
| 2021 | $1,090,709 | $679,462 | $136,162 | $119,640 | 16 | $126,581 | $228,885 | $75,280 |
| 2020 | $716,002 | $521,578 | $73,306 | $70,067 | 9 | — | $6,531 | $30,068 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rosemarie and David Thurston Family reported a distributable amount of $143K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for educational, cultural, religious, charitable, and other organizations. Among the recipients, Axis Project Inc. describes its mission as empowering people with physical disabilities and seniors to pursue healthy, active, independent, and meaningful lives in the community. PAWS Atlanta describes itself as a no-kill animal shelter providing care and behavioral training to animals.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 16 grants totaling $396,830. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $125,040, with a median of $3,874. The largest awards included:
The filing lists the purposes of these grants as donations to further the recipients’ missions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rosemarie A Thurston as chairman, president, and trustee, and David L Thurston as vice chairman, vice president, and secretary.
The Rosemarie and David Thurston Family is led by Rosemarie A. Thurston, Chairman, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rosemarie A. Thurston
Chairman, President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David L. Thurston
Vice Chairman, Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 The Rosemarie and David Thurston Family
How much does The Rosemarie and David Thurston Family give each year?
The Rosemarie and David Thurston Family gave $397K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $337K across 19 grants.
What is The Rosemarie and David Thurston Family's typical grant size?
The Rosemarie and David Thurston Family's median grant in 2024 was $3,874, and its average grant was $24,802, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Rosemarie and David Thurston Family that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Rosemarie and David Thurston Family give grants?
The Rosemarie and David Thurston Family gives mostly in Georgia: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (7 grants) and Smyrna, GA (2 grants).
Does The Rosemarie and David Thurston Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The Rosemarie and David Thurston Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation to Further the Organization's Mission" (16 grants).
Who are The Rosemarie and David Thurston Family's largest grantees?
The Rosemarie and David Thurston Family's largest 2024 grantees include Christo Rey Network ($125,040), Christo Rey Atlanta Student Sponser St Vincent De Paul ($109,000) and Alliance Theatre ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Rosemarie and David Thurston Family?
The Rosemarie and David Thurston Family reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $408K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $143K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Rosemarie and David Thurston Family fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for educational, cultural, religious, charitable, and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rosemarie and David Thurston Family?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Rosemarie and David Thurston Family's EIN?
The Rosemarie and David Thurston Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0816705. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Rosemarie and David Thurston Family accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Rosemarie and David Thurston Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 25, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-rosemarie-and-david-thurston-family-morg_5a6ff5999b7046e98a242b94cc0f45a7
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