THORN IS DEDICATED TO CREATING A WORLD WHERE EVERY CHILD IS FREE TO SIMPLY BE A KID BY BUILDING TECHNOLOGY AND DEPLOYING PROGRAMS TO DEFEND CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL EXPLOITATION. THORN'S WORK IS GUIDED BY THREE PRINCIPLES: (SEE CONTINUATION ON SCHEDULE O)(1) ACCELERATION OF VICTIM IDENTIFICATION AND RESCUE, (2) EQUIPPING ONLINE PLATFORMS WITH TECHNOLOGY TOOLS TO PREVENT RE-VICTIMIZATION THROUGH THE SPREAD AND RECIRCULATION OF ONLINE CONTENT, AND (3) TO EDUCATE AND EQUIP THE PUBLIC TO PROTECT AGAINST THE CREATION OF CSAM AND TO CREATE PUBLIC PRESSURE FOR ACTION BY OTHER AUDIENCES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$32.7M
-15.0% YoY
Revenue
$16.4M
+3.8% YoY
Net Investment Income
$1.7M
+50.3% YoY
Expenses
$21.8M
-11.7% YoY
About Thorn
Based on IRS filings
Thorn is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in EL SEGUNDO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $32.7M in total assets. Net investment income was $1.7M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $32,719,427 | $38,493,056 | $46,186,179 |
| Revenue | $16,355,617 | $15,763,167 | $14,667,821 |
| Expenses | $21,769,314 | $24,645,174 | $23,987,273 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,678,324 | $1,116,745 | $400,244 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIE CORDUA | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $317,694 |
| SARA CLEMENS | INTERIM CHAIR | 1 | — |
| SUZANNE BELL | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ERNIE ALLEN | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| VANESSA KANU | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NEELIE KROES | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MIKE ABBOT | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN BENNETT | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RAY CHAMBERS | MEMBER (UNTIL 03/2024) | 1 | — |
| FERNANDO RUIZ | MEMBER (UNTIL 01/2024) | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE CORMACK | CFO (UNTIL 04/2024) | 40 | $60,653 |
| LISA FIERSTEIN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $245,043 |
| JAMES WILLIAMS | GENERAL COUNSEL | 40 | $277,819 |
| JAMES PITKOW | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | 40 | $278,954 |
| JOHN STARR | VICE PRESIDENT, INDUSTRY | 40 | $254,238 |
| PAMELA SMITH | VICE PRESIDENT, EXTERNAL AFFAIRS | 40 | $268,723 |
| EMILY SCHULTZ | VICE PRESIDENT, ENGINEERING | 40 | $240,514 |
| SMITA MENON | VICE PRESIDENT, PRODUCT | 40 | $237,757 |
| REBECCA PORTNOFF | VICE PRESIDENT, DATA SCIENCE | 40 | $228,502 |
| AMANDA VOLZ | VP, CUSTOMERS & PARTNERSHIPS | 40 | $228,417 |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thorn?
Thorn is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in EL SEGUNDO, CA. It holds $32.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Thorn?
As of 2024, Thorn holds $32.7M in total assets with $16.4M in annual revenue.
Where does Thorn operate?
Thorn has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Thorn's EIN?
Thorn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0943677. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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