Thoren Family Charitable Trust
Thoren Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Durango, Colorado. Its 2023 filing reports 77 grants totaling $369,000. The trust’s 2022 filing is marked as its final return and says it would terminate upon filing the return for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2023; it therefore appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Thoren Family Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Thoren Family Charitable Trust gave $369K across 77 grants in 2023 (avg $5K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $369,000
- +2360.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 77
- +670.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $4,792
- +219.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Primary geography
- Colorado (57% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Thoren Family Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This policy is not presented as a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: 867 Hermosa Cliffs Rd, Durango, CO 81301
Phone: (970) 317-9838
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thoren Family Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was San Juan Citizen's Alliance ($30K). Together the top 10 received $159K.
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 100 grants of 100 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, Colorado accounted for 57% of grant dollars, followed by the District of Columbia (13%), California (10%), Illinois (7%), and New York (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 77 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Thoren Family Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 73700% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2020) to $369K (2023). In 2023 it made 77 grants totaling $369K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan Citizen's Alliance Durango, CO | Charitable Support | $30,000 |
| San Juan Mountain Association Durango, CO | Charitable Support | $25,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Washington, DC | Charitable Support | $19,000 |
| National Resources Defense Council New York, NY | Charitable Support | $19,000 |
| Alzheimer's Diseases Research Chicago, IL | Charitable Support | $15,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation Oakland, CA | Charitable Support | $15,000 |
| Earthworks Washington, DC | Charitable Support | $10,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation Merrifield, VA | Charitable Support | $10,000 |
| Nature Conservancy in Colorado Boulder, CO | Charitable Support | $10,000 |
| IAM Music Durango, CO | Charitable Support | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2023 filing reports 77 grants; the 2022 and 2021 filings report 10 and 5 grants, respectively.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $-80,043 | $392,574 | $369,000 | 77 | $369,000 | $4,766 | $16,806 |
| 2022 | $474,062 | $131,564 | $15,558 | $15,000 | 10 | $15,000 | $131,006 | $21,371 |
| 2021 | $370,579 | $4,446 | $6,470 | $4,270 | 5 | — | $2,246 | $21,480 |
| 2020 | $372,603 | $10,119 | $2,247 | $500 | 1 | — | $10,109 | $22,999 |
| 2019 | $364,731 | $82,696 | $60,563 | $48,607 | 7 | — | $79,386 | $23,610 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thoren Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2023 grants included organizations whose own descriptions indicate a range of work. The San Juan Citizens Alliance says it advocates for clean air, pure water, and healthy lands in the San Juan Basin. Earthworks says it works to protect communities and the environment from the effects of irresponsible mineral and energy development. The Durango Food Bank describes its work as feeding and empowering neighbors in need, while La Plata Open Space Conservancy says it permanently protects significant lands in southwest Colorado for the community and public.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the trust reported 77 grants totaling $369,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median of $2,500. Among the largest grants were $30,000 to San Juan Citizens Alliance, $25,000 to San Juan Mountain Association, $19,000 each to Environmental Defense Fund and National Resources Defense Council, and $15,000 each to Alzheimer’s Diseases Research and Sierra Club Foundation.
Other 2023 recipients included Earthworks ($10,000), National Wildlife Federation ($10,000), Nature Conservancy in Colorado ($10,000), High Country News ($5,000), Haynes Family of Programs ($5,000), Durango Food Bank ($5,000), Parker’s Animal Rescue ($5,000), and La Plata Open Space Conservancy ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Dave Harris as trustee.
Thoren Family Charitable Trust is led by Dave Harris, Trustee on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Dave Harris
Trustee
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
$6K (2023)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Arthur D. Gimbel (2019–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $6K, to Dave Harris (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Thoren Family Charitable Trust
How much does Thoren Family Charitable Trust give each year?
Thoren Family Charitable Trust gave $369K across 77 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $15K across 10 grants.
What is Thoren Family Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Thoren Family Charitable Trust's median grant in 2023 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,792, across 77 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Thoren Family Charitable Trust give grants?
Thoren Family Charitable Trust gives mostly in Colorado: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (13%) and California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Durango, CO (37 grants), Washington, DC (7 grants), Denver, CO (5 grants) and Lincoln, IL (3 grants).
Does Thoren Family Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 77 grants with a stated purpose on Thoren Family Charitable Trust's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Support" (77 grants).
Who are Thoren Family Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Thoren Family Charitable Trust's largest 2023 grantees include San Juan Citizen's Alliance ($30,000), San Juan Mountain Association ($25,000) and Environmental Defense Fund ($19,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Thoren Family Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2023 grants included organizations whose own descriptions indicate a range of work. The San Juan Citizens Alliance says it advocates for clean air, pure water, and healthy lands in the San Juan Basin. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thoren Family Charitable Trust?
The trust stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Thoren Family Charitable Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Thoren Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $17K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Thoren Family Charitable Trust's EIN?
Thoren Family Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3118324. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Does Thoren Family Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 13, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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