Thurston Foundation
Thurston Foundation is a private foundation, based in Littleton, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $150K. Net investment income was $3.0M.
Thurston Foundation at a glance
In short: Thurston Foundation gave $150K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $150,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- Average grant
- $16,667
- Median grant
- $18,000
- Total assets
- $21,062,351
- +800.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Thurston Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Breakthrough T1D ($20K). Together the top 9 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Thurston Foundation gives
- Giving grew 183% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 77% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2020) to $150K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breakthrough T1D New York, NY | General Program Support | $20,000 |
| Operation Smile Virginia Beach, VA | General Program Support | $18,000 |
| National Jewish Hospital Denver, CO | General Program Support | $18,000 |
| Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind Smithtown, NY | General Program Support | $18,000 |
| Adaptive Sports USA (Move United) Rockville, MD | General Program Support | $18,000 |
| Child Abuse Prevention Council of Contracosta County Concord, CA | General Program Support | $15,000 |
| ASPCA New York, NY | General Program Support | $15,000 |
| Homecare and Hospice of the Valley Glenwood Springs, CO | General Program Support | $15,000 |
| Save the Children USA Fairfield, CT | General Program Support | $13,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,062,351 | $21,667,635 | $2,943,621 | $150,000 | 9 | $152,726 | $2,954,103 | $198,297 |
| 2023 | $2,338,299 | $1,874,384 | $374,476 | — | — | — | $1,743,323 | $21,668 |
| 2022 | $836,824 | $-117,854 | $70,846 | $57,000 | 13 | $57,982 | $1,443 | $51,391 |
| 2021 | $1,024,692 | $50,751 | $59,817 | $53,000 | 13 | $53,000 | $43,934 | $47,692 |
| 2020 | $1,055,580 | $1,544,001 | $50,236 | $50,000 | 14 | — | $524,648 | $9,775 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thurston Foundation reported a distributable amount of $198K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Thurston Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Beshka Vukasin
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Chase McDonald
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Stephen McDonald (2020–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Thurston Foundation
How much does Thurston Foundation give each year?
Thurston Foundation gave $150K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Thurston Foundation's typical grant size?
Thurston Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $18,000, and its average grant was $16,667, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Thurston Foundation give grants?
Thurston Foundation's top state is New York, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (22%) and Virginia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Thurston Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Thurston Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Thurston Foundation's largest grantees?
Thurston Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Breakthrough T1D ($20,000), Operation Smile ($18,000) and National Jewish Hospital ($18,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Thurston Foundation?
Thurston Foundation reported $21.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $153K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $198K (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.
What is Thurston Foundation's EIN?
Thurston Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3126415. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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