Thorne Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in KOHLER, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $50K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$50K
+4.5% YoY
Grant Count
7
-53.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+124.0% YoY
About Thorne Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Thorne Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in KOHLER, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $50K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Messiah Lutheran Church ($15,000), West Bend Columns ($10,000), Antigo High School ($8,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH SAVANNAH, GA | PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES. | $15,000 |
| ANTIGO HIGH SCHOOL ANTIGO, WI | PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS | $8,000 |
| SHARON S RICHARDSON COMMUNITY HOSPICE SHEBOYGAN FALLS, WI | PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE UTILIZING HOSPICE CARE. | $6,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON LETTERS AND SCIENCE MADISON, WI | PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS | $5,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MADISON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MADISON, WI | PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SCHOLORASHIPS | $5,000 |
| WEST BEND COLUMNS WEST BEND, WI | PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS | $10,000 |
| SHEBOYGAN SENIOR COMMUNITY SHEBOYGAN, WI | PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERALD M THORNE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NORRITA O THORNE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY L THORNE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MICHELE H THORNE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thorne Family Foundation?
Thorne Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in KOHLER, WI. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Thorne Family Foundation operate?
Thorne Family Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Thorne Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Thorne Family Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $50K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Thorne Family Foundation's EIN?
Thorne Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1869184. 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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