THORNE'S MISSION IS TO BUILD EARTH STEWARDSHIP BY CONNECTING YOUTH TO NATURE THROUGH JOYFUL, HANDS-ON, PLACE-BASED ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.2M
+12.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$112K
-25.9% YoY
Grant Count
4
-33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$28K
+11.1% YoY
About Thorne Ecological Institute
Based on IRS filings
Thorne Ecological Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in BOULDER, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $112K. Net investment income was $42K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,241,355 | $7,329,323 | $4,978,223 |
| Revenue | $3,270,743 | $4,946,732 | $3,202,535 |
| Expenses | $3,574,915 | $2,724,855 | $2,234,422 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $41,751 | $57,332 | $34,101 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Thorne Ecological Institute
Lafayette Nature Center Program Scholarships
THORNE ECOLOGICAL INSTITUTE
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Nature Kids/Jóvenes de la Naturaleza (NKJN) Full Scholarships
THORNE ECOLOGICAL INSTITUTE
Amount
Full scholarship coverage
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Preschool Scholarships
THORNE ECOLOGICAL INSTITUTE
Amount
Over $70,000 available annually
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cal-wood Education Center ($56,490), Cottonwood Institute ($28,200), Ymca of Boulder Valley ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CAL-WOOD EDUCATION CENTER JAMESTOWN, CO | NATURE'S KIDS | $56,490 |
| COTTONWOOD INSTITUTE DENVER, CO | NATURE'S KIDS | $28,200 |
| WILDLANDS RESTORATION VOLUNTEERS LONGMONT, CO | NATURE'S KIDS | $12,458 |
| YMCA OF BOULDER VALLEY LAFAYETTE, CO | NATURE'S KIDS | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEITH DESROSIERS | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $135,479 |
| LEANN AREND | DEPUTY DIREC | 40 | $104,935 |
| DAVID BRANTZ | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| DAVID KIRK | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| LAUREN KOOPMAN | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| MICAH SHAGOURY | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| JOHN AHRENS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LUIS ALVAREZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AMANDA DUMENIGO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SARAH HAUCK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SARAH IRIZARRY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JUANA MENDOZA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANNIKA PARADISE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LEIDY PINEDA FLORES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN RICOTTA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AIDEN SMITH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARY KATHRYN WOOD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thorne Ecological Institute?
Thorne Ecological Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in BOULDER, CO. It holds $8.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Thorne Ecological Institute?
As of 2024, Thorne Ecological Institute holds $8.2M in total assets with $3.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $112K in 2024.
Where does Thorne Ecological Institute operate?
Thorne Ecological Institute has awarded grants in Colorado.
What size grants does Thorne Ecological Institute award?
In 2024, Thorne Ecological Institute awarded 4 grants totaling $112K — an average of about $28K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Thorne Ecological Institute's EIN?
Thorne Ecological Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6029250. 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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