The Thornburgh Family Foundation
The Thornburgh Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Palm Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $560K. Net investment income was $148K.
The Thornburgh Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Thornburgh Family Foundation gave $560K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $62K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $560,000
- +32.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $62,222
- +32.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $6,580,331
- -5.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Thornburgh Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Cincinnati Foundation ($210K). Together the top 9 received $560K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 35 (51%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Thornburgh Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $280K (2020) to $560K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $560K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OH | To inspire a community of uc and uc health supporters through the power of philanthropy. | $210,000 |
| Trinity College Hartford, CT | As the preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, trinity college prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives. | $175,000 |
| Impacting Tomorrow Incorporated Loveland, OH | To make a positive difference in the lives of those around them and have a positive impact on the world | $100,000 |
| The Lords Place West Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $20,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way Plam Beach, FL | To create long-lasting and measurable changes that improve lives and build strong communities throughout palm Beach county by ensuring everyone has access to the building blocks for a good quality of life: education, health and financial stability. | $20,000 |
| Pestalozzi US Children's Charity Inc New York, NY | To fund educational and community opportunities for impoverished children in africa and asia | $15,000 |
| Norwalk Hospital Foundation Norwalk, CT | To mobilize philanthropic support to benefit and advance the programs and services of norwalk hospital by raising and administering funds to benefit the hospital and its affiliates | $10,000 |
| New Cannan Community Foundation New Canaan, CT | To address community needs by providing leadership on local issues, making impactful grants, and facilitating effective charitable giving | $5,000 |
| Noroton Volunteer Department Darien, CT | Provide 24/7 Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services | $5,000 |
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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 | $6,580,331 | $695,957 | $614,605 | $560,000 | 9 | $567,141 | $148,252 | $495,026 |
| 2023 | $6,923,413 | $420,039 | $468,696 | $421,500 | 9 | $424,181 | $189,754 | $416,230 |
| 2022 | $7,051,065 | $213,675 | $428,225 | $365,000 | 5 | $367,725 | $162,425 | $423,083 |
| 2021 | $7,265,615 | $932,459 | $553,329 | $512,000 | 6 | $516,975 | $896,105 | $468,944 |
| 2020 | $6,886,485 | $233,618 | $332,593 | $280,012 | 6 | — | $197,787 | $406,567 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Thornburgh Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $495K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Thornburgh Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cornelia P. Thornburgh
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard E. Thornburgh
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Thornburgh Family Foundation
How much does The Thornburgh Family Foundation give each year?
The Thornburgh Family Foundation gave $560K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $422K across 9 grants.
What is The Thornburgh Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Thornburgh Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $62,222, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Thornburgh Family Foundation give grants?
The Thornburgh Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (35%) and Florida (7%).
Does The Thornburgh Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 11% of The Thornburgh Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Thornburgh Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Thornburgh Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Cincinnati Foundation ($210,000), Trinity College ($175,000) and Impacting Tomorrow Incorporated ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Thornburgh Family Foundation?
The Thornburgh Family Foundation reported $6.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $567K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $495K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Thornburgh Family Foundation's EIN?
The Thornburgh Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3950886. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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