Thornston Educational Fund
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$8.9M
Foundation funders
23
Grants recorded
59
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Thornston Educational Fund?
Thornston Educational Fund is funded by 23 grantmakers, led by Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc ($4.6M), Christian Community Foundation Inc ($2.2M), Henry P & Susan C Crowell Trust ($460K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $8.9M in grants to Thornston Educational Fund between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | $4,564,416 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | $2,170,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Henry P & Susan C Crowell Trust | $460,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Harry J Lloyd Charitable Trust | $400,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| First Fruit Inc | $229,800 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| Chattanooga Christian Community | $228,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Teague Family Foundation | $200,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Christian Community Foundation of | $175,000 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| David and Karen Bere Foundation | $134,000 | 8 | 2019–2025 |
| Manthei Charitable Trust | $106,860 | 3 | 2019–2021 |
| Plies | $51,690 | 1 | 2020 |
| Birtcher Family Foundation | $50,000 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| The Hu & Luo Family Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Ayco Charitable Foundation | $24,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Lampstand Foundation | $20,010 | 2 | 2020–2023 |
| Hugh and Charlotte Maclellan Charitable | $20,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Hunter Family Foundation | $11,862 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Foundation for the Carolinas | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $8,530 | 1 | 2022 |
| Servant Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Long Family Foundation | $4,000 | 2 | 2024 |
| Gifts from God Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2019 |
| Duke Energy Foundation | $2,272 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Thornston Educational Fund received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Christian Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $80,000 |
| 2025 | David and Karen Bere Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| 2024 | Christian Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500,000 |
| 2024 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | EVANGELISM AND MISSIONS | $332,100 |
| 2024 | Teague Family Foundation | FUNDING THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION | $200,000 |
| 2024 | First Fruit Inc | VALLEY OF VISION LEADERSHIP ACADEMY: TEACHERS' SALARIES, MATERIALS, TRAVEL/HOUSING, TECH | $118,000 |
| 2024 | Henry P & Susan C Crowell Trust | GENERAL FUND | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Chattanooga Christian Community | ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2024 | The Hu & Luo Family Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $25,000 |
| 2024 | David and Karen Bere Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| 2024 | First Fruit Inc | ADDITIONAL GIFT FOR LEADERSHIP AND STAFF - WHERE NEEDED MOST | $11,800 |
| 2024 | Long Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Long Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | EVANGELISM | $654,016 |
| 2023 | Christian Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $290,000 |
| 2023 | Henry P & Susan C Crowell Trust | General Fund | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Chattanooga Christian Community | IN FURTHERANCE OF FOUNDATION'S PURPOSES | $45,500 |
| 2023 | Birtcher Family Foundation | NEW EARTH 52 CAFE EXPANSION | $25,000 |
| 2023 | David and Karen Bere Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| 2023 | The Lampstand Foundation | EDUCATION CHRISTIAN MINISTRY | $10,010 |
| 2022 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | EVANGELISM | $1,469,300 |
| 2022 | Christian Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $450,000 |
| 2022 | Henry P & Susan C Crowell Trust | General Fund | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Christian Community Foundation of | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| 2022 | Chattanooga Christian Community | IN FURTHERANCE OF FOUNDATION'S PURPOSES | $41,000 |
| 2022 | David and Karen Bere Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| 2022 | Foundation for the Carolinas | CHARITABLE GIFT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,530 |
| 2021 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | EVANGELISM | $969,900 |
| 2021 | Christian Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL & MINISTRY SUPPORT | $300,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 59 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Thornston Educational Fund?
Thornston Educational Fund is funded by 23 grantmakers, led by Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc ($4.6M), Christian Community Foundation Inc ($2.2M), Henry P & Susan C Crowell Trust ($460K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $8.9M in grants to Thornston Educational Fund between 2019–2025.
Who is Thornston Educational Fund's largest funder?
Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc is the largest recorded funder of Thornston Educational Fund, with $4.6M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Thornston Educational Fund received?
IRS 990 filings record $8.9M in grants to Thornston Educational Fund across 59 grants from 23 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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