The Thora Foundation
The Thora Foundation is a private foundation, based in Long Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $9K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 7 grants totaling $45K.
The Thora Foundation at a glance
In short: The Thora Foundation gave $45K across 7 grants in 2021 (avg $6K), mostly in California. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $45,300
- +2653.8% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $6,471
- +1473.6% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Total assets
- $9,490
- -85.8% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Thora Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was The Salvation Army ($100). Together the top 3 received $300.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($45,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $45K (2021). In 2021 it made 7 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 4 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $45,000 |
| The Salvation Army Long Beach, CA | To Provide Assistance to Communities | $100 |
| St Joseph Elementary School Long Beach, CA | To Support Education of Children | $100 |
| Police and Sheriff Support Alliance Wauwatosa, WI | To Support and Honor America's Law Enforcement Offices | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $9,490 | $-5,552 | $51,815 | $45,300 | 7 | — | $1,964 |
| 2020 | $66,857 | $3,623 | $3,694 | $1,645 | 4 | $2,919 | $3,062 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Thora Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Thora Foundation is led by Patricia Newkirk, President on the 2021 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Patricia Newkirk
President
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Laurie Newkirk
Treasurer & Secretary
Secretary → Treasurer & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Earl Newkirk (2020) — President
- Former: Patty Newkirk (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Thora Foundation
How much does The Thora Foundation give each year?
The Thora Foundation gave $45K across 7 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $2K across 4 grants.
What is The Thora Foundation's typical grant size?
The Thora Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $9,000, and its average grant was $6,471, across 7 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Thora Foundation give grants?
The Thora Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Long Beach, CA (2 grants).
Does The Thora Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Thora Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assistance to Indigent Family" (4 grants).
Who are The Thora Foundation's largest grantees?
The Thora Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include The Salvation Army ($100), St Joseph Elementary School ($100) and Police and Sheriff Support Alliance ($100), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($45,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 1% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is The Thora Foundation?
The Thora Foundation reported $9K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is The Thora Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Thora Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Thora Foundation's EIN?
The Thora Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6091393. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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