Thornton Arthur E Tr Uw 2
Thornton Arthur E Tr Uw 2 is a private foundation located in Dallas, Texas. It makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds, according to its 2024 filing.
Thornton Arthur E Tr Uw 2 at a glance
In short: Thornton Arthur E Tr Uw 2 gave $287K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $29K), mostly in Connecticut. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $286,819
- +7.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $28,682
- +7.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $34,418
- Total assets
- $5,563,916
- +4.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Thornton Arthur E Tr Uw 2
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 653067, Dallas, TX 75265-3067
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thornton Arthur E Tr Uw 2 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First Ecclesiastical Society NB ($57K). Together the top 10 received $287K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 50 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut, 4% to recipients in Maine, and 4% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Thornton Arthur E Tr Uw 2 open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $192K (2023) to $305K (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $287K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Ecclesiastical Society NB New Britain, CT | Unrestricted General | $57,364 |
| CCMC -Connecticut Children's Medical Ctr Hartford, CT | Unrestricted General | $34,418 |
| Hospital of Central Connecticut New Britain, CT | Unrestricted General | $34,418 |
| Community Chest New Britain & Berlin New Britain, CT | Unrestricted General | $34,418 |
| CIB -Connecticut Institute for the Blind Hartford, CT | Unrestricted General | $34,418 |
| Klingberg Comprehensive Program Svcs New Britain, CT | Unrestricted General | $34,418 |
| Boys' Club of New Britain New Britain, CT | Unrestricted General | $22,946 |
| Bates College Scholarship Fund Lewiston, ME | Unrestricted General | $11,473 |
| Connecticut Junior Republic Association Litchfield, CT | Unrestricted General | $11,473 |
| The Salvation Army West Nyack, NY | Unrestricted General | $11,473 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,563,916 | $590,592 | $367,976 | $286,819 | 10 | $313,425 | $541,647 | $316,214 |
| 2024 | $5,339,783 | $533,359 | $342,875 | $266,776 | 10 | $291,810 | $482,187 | $297,100 |
| 2023 | $5,154,872 | $121,909 | $259,767 | $192,367 | 10 | $218,071 | $91,049 | $271,482 |
| 2022 | $5,294,624 | $-124,025 | $387,975 | $304,856 | 10 | $335,942 | $65,123 | $276,768 |
| 2021 | $5,806,598 | $1,172,607 | $335,294 | $262,299 | 10 | $286,191 | $1,123,008 | $309,619 |
| 2020 | $4,963,434 | $383,993 | $332,366 | $266,307 | 10 | — | $346,105 | $264,050 |
| 2019 | $4,911,553 | $262,940 | $275,854 | $219,119 | 10 | — | $239,935 | $258,096 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thornton Arthur E Tr Uw 2 reported a distributable amount of $316K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $286,819. Grant amounts ranged from $11,473 to $57,364, with a median of $34,418. All listed grants were for “UNRESTRICTED GENERAL.”
The largest grant was $57,364 to FIRST ECCLESIASTICAL SOCIETY NB in New Britain, Connecticut. Six organizations received $34,418 each: CCMC -CONNECTICUT CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CTR, HOSPITAL OF CENTRAL CONNECTICUT, COMMUNITY CHEST NEW BRITAIN & BERLIN, CIB -CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND, and KLINGBERG COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM SVCS. Other listed recipients were BOYS' CLUB OF NEW BRITAIN ($22,946), BATES COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND ($11,473), CONNECTICUT JUNIOR REPUBLIC ASSOCIATION ($11,473), and THE SALVATION ARMY ($11,473).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
BANK OF AMERICA was listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Thornton Arthur E Tr Uw 2's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$58K (2021) → $65K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2019–2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $65K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Thornton Arthur E Tr Uw 2
How much does Thornton Arthur E Tr Uw 2 give each year?
Thornton Arthur E Tr Uw 2 gave $287K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $267K across 10 grants.
What is Thornton Arthur E Tr Uw 2's typical grant size?
Thornton Arthur E Tr Uw 2's median grant in 2025 was $34,418, and its average grant was $28,682, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Thornton Arthur E Tr Uw 2 give grants?
Thornton Arthur E Tr Uw 2 gives mostly in Connecticut: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New Britain, CT (5 grants) and Hartford, CT (2 grants).
Does Thornton Arthur E Tr Uw 2 give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Thornton Arthur E Tr Uw 2's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Thornton Arthur E Tr Uw 2's largest grantees?
Thornton Arthur E Tr Uw 2's largest 2025 grantees include First Ecclesiastical Society NB ($57,364), CCMC -Connecticut Children's Medical Ctr ($34,418) and Hospital of Central Connecticut ($34,418), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Thornton Arthur E Tr Uw 2?
Thornton Arthur E Tr Uw 2 reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $313K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $316K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
How do I apply for a grant from Thornton Arthur E Tr Uw 2?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Thornton Arthur E Tr Uw 2's EIN?
Thornton Arthur E Tr Uw 2's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6445132. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Thornton Arthur E Tr Uw 2 accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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