The Daniel K Thorne Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 13-3857951
Foundation Overview
Based in Georges Mills, NH, The Daniel K Thorne Foundation Inc has awarded 134 grants totaling $3,305,872 to organizations in Texas, Wyoming and 17 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $252,000, with a median award of $7,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
6 of 15 recipients (40%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 20% in Texas and funding distributed across 20 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Galveston (85%), Austin (11%), Round Rock (4%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 7% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Dual focus on community projects (75%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Daniel K Thorne Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| African Childrens Haven | $1,000 | Galveston, TX, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2023 |
| Azorean Maritime Heritage Society | $7,500 | New Bedford, MA, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2023 |
| Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Int'l | $50,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2023 |
| International Wildlife Trust | $154,000 | Bedford, NH, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2023 |
| Nature Conservancy-maine Chapter | $50,000 | Brunswick, ME, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2023 |
| Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association | $1,000 | Bellingham, WA, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2023 |
| Preservation Trust Vermont | $10,000 | Burlington, VT, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2023 |
| World Ocean Observatory | $7,500 | Sedgwick, ME, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2023 |
| Galveston Historical Fdn | $20,000 | Galveston, TX, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2023 |
| American Farmland Trust | $5,000 | Northampton, MA, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2023 |
| Oceanswide | $5,000 | Newcastle, ME, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2023 |
| Grand 1894 Opera House | $2,000 | Galveston, TX, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2023 |
| Illuminated Warrior & Family Fdn (Heroic Path To Light) | $2,000 | Round Rock, TX, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2023 |
| Tall Ships America | $2,000 | Newport, RI, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2023 |
| Trustees Of The Lawrenceville School | $2,000 | Lawrenceville, NJ, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2023 |
| African Childrens Haven | $1,000 | Galveston, TX, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Int'l | $50,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| Galveston Arts Center | $25,000 | Galveston, TX, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| Azorean Maritime Heritage Society | $50,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| International Wildlife Trust | $150,000 | Bedford, NH, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy-maine Chapter | $50,000 | Brunswick, ME, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| Yellowstone Forever | $25,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| Preservation Trust Vermont | $7,500 | Burlington, VT, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association | $1,000 | Bellingham, WA, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| Great Barrier Reef Foundation Usa Inc | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| Mystic Seaport Museum Inc | $2,000 | Mystic, CT, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| World Ocean Observatory | $7,500 | Sedgwick, ME, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| The Lawrenceville School | $2,000 | Lawrenceville, NJ, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| Huron Mountain Wildlife Foundation | $2,000 | Hobe Sound, FL, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| African Childrens Haven | $1,000 | Galveston, TX, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Int'l | $50,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| Galveston Arts Center | $25,000 | Galveston, TX, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| Azorean Maritime Heritage Society | $50,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| International Wildlife Trust | $150,000 | Bedford, NH, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy-maine Chapter | $50,000 | Brunswick, ME, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| Yellowstone Forever | $25,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| Preservation Trust Vermont | $7,500 | Burlington, VT, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association | $1,000 | Bellingham, WA, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| Great Barrier Reef Foundation Usa Inc | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| Mystic Seaport Museum Inc | $2,000 | Mystic, CT, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| World Ocean Observatory | $7,500 | Sedgwick, ME, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| The Lawrenceville School | $2,000 | Lawrenceville, NJ, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| Huron Mountain Wildlife Foundation | $2,000 | Hobe Sound, FL, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| African Childrens Haven | $1,000 | Galveston, TX, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Int'l | $50,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| Galveston Arts Center | $25,000 | Galveston, TX, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| Azorean Maritime Heritage Society | $50,000 | New Bedford, MA, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| International Wildlife Trust | $150,000 | Bedford, NH, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy-maine Chapter | $50,000 | Brunswick, ME, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| Yellowstone Forever | $25,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| Preservation Trust Vermont | $7,500 | Burlington, VT, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association | $1,000 | Bellingham, WA, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| Great Barrier Reef Foundation Usa Inc | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| Mystic Seaport Museum Inc | $2,000 | Mystic, CT, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| World Ocean Observatory | $7,500 | Sedgwick, ME, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| The Lawrenceville School | $2,000 | Lawrenceville, NJ, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| Huron Mountain Wildlife Foundation | $2,000 | Hobe Sound, FL, US | General Support (Unrestricted) | 2022 |
| African Childrens Haven | $1,000 | Galveston, TX, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2021 |
| Birdlife International | $5,000 | Cambridge, N/A, UK | General Support (unrestricted) | 2021 |
| Brain Chemistry Labs | $1,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2021 |
| Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Int'l | $50,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2021 |
| Galveston Arts Center | $1,000 | Galveston, TX, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2021 |
| International Wildlife Trust | $252,000 | Bedford, NH, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2021 |
| Nature Conservancy-maine Chapter | $40,000 | Brunswick, ME, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2021 |
| Preservation Trust Vermont | $10,000 | Burlington, VT, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2021 |
| Society Of St Paul's School | $1,000 | Concord, NH, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2021 |
| The Grand 1894 Opera House | $2,000 | Galveston, TX, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2021 |
| World Ocean Observatory | $5,000 | Sedgwick, ME, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2021 |
| Helping Hand Home For Children | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2021 |
| New Hampshire Preservation Alliance | $5,000 | Concord, NH, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2021 |
| Tall Ships America | $2,000 | Newport, RI, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2021 |
| African Childrens Haven | $1,000 | Galveston, TX, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2020 |
| Birdlife International | $10,000 | Cambridge, N/A, UK | General Support (unrestricted) | 2020 |
| Brain Chemistry Labs | $1,000 | Jackson, WY, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2020 |
| Diane Fossey Gorilla Fund Int'l | $50,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2020 |
| Downtown Revitalization Committee | $1,000 | Presque Isle, ME, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2020 |
| Galveston Historical Foundation | $15,000 | Galveston, TX, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2020 |
| Galveston Island Humane Society | $1,000 | Galveston, TX, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2020 |
| Global Heritage Fund | $125,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2020 |
| International Wildlife Fund | $100,000 | Bedford, NH, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2020 |
| Isleboro Island Trust | $2,000 | Isleboro, ME, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2020 |
| Mystic Seaport Museum | $2,000 | Mystic, CT, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2020 |
| Nature Conservancy-maine Chapter | $35,000 | Brunswick, ME, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2020 |
| Preservation Trust Vermont | $10,000 | Burlington, VT, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2020 |
| Sealife Response Response Rehabilitation & Research | $1,000 | Des Moines, WA, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2020 |
| Society Of St Paul's School | $2,000 | Concord, NH, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2020 |
| The Grand 1894 Opera House | $1,000 | Galveston, TX, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2020 |
| World Ocean Observatory | $5,000 | Sedgwick, ME, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2020 |
| Yellowstone Forever | $15,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2020 |
| African Childrens Haven | $1,000 | Galveston, TX, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2018 |
| Colorado Water Trust | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2018 |
| Diane Fossey Gorilla Fund Int'l | $50,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2018 |
| Galveston Historical Foundation | $30,000 | Galveston, TX, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2018 |
| Global Heritage Fund | $110,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2018 |
| Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund | $2,172 | Galveston, TX, US | Expense Defrayal | 2018 |
| Helping Hand Home For Children | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2018 |
| International Wildlife Trust | $100,000 | Bedford, NH, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2018 |
| Nature Conservancy-maine Chapter | $50,000 | Brunswick, ME, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2018 |
| Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Assn | $8,500 | Bellingham, WA, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2018 |
| Preservation Trust Of Vermont | $10,000 | Burlington, VT, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2018 |
| Tall Ships America | $2,000 | Newport, RI, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2018 |
| World Ocean Observatory | $7,500 | Sedgwick, ME, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2018 |
| Yellowstone Forever | $15,000 | Gardiner, MT, US | General Support (unrestricted) | 2018 |
| Gulf Of Maine Research Institute | $5,000 | Portland, ME, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Global Heritage Fund | $100,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Galveston Historical Foundation | $25,000 | Galveston, TX, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Jane Goodall Institute | $20,000 | Vienna, VA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Nature Conservancy | $45,000 | Brunswick, ME, US | General Support | 2017 |
| World Ocean Observatory | $7,500 | Sedgwick, ME, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Tall Ships America | $1,000 | Newport, RI, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Satori School | $1,000 | Galveston, TX, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Mystic Seaport Museum | $2,000 | Mystic, CT, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Internews Network | $15,000 | Arcata, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| International Wildlife Trust | $60,000 | Bedford, NH, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Campaign For The Mary Rose | $10,000 | Georges Mills, NH, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network | $53,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Yellowstone Forever | $10,000 | Bozeman, MT, US | General Support | 2017 |
| The Royal Oak Foundation | $6,200 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Assn | $1,000 | Bellingham, WA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| African Childrens Haven | $1,000 | Galveston, TX, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Helping Hand Home For Children | $3,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Preservation Trust Of Vermont | $10,000 | Burlington, VT, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Global Heritage Fund | $102,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Galveston Historical Foundation | $25,000 | Galveston, TX, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Diana Fossey Gorilla Fd | $40,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Nature Conservancy | $25,000 | Brunswick, ME, US | General Support | 2016 |
| World Ocean Observatory | $6,000 | Sedgwick, ME, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Tall Ships America | $1,000 | Newport, RI, US | General Support | 2016 |
| All Saints Episcopal Day School | $2,000 | Florence, SC, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Mystic Seaport Museum | $1,000 | Mystic, CT, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Turtle Island Restoration Network | $2,000 | Forest Knolls, CA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| New Hampshire Preservation Alliance | $10,000 | Concord, NH, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Nat'l Trust For Historic Preservation | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Wildlife Preservation Int'l | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 13-3857951 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 308 - STAR LAKE FARM Georges Mills, NH 03751-0000 |
Key People (6)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Daniel K Thorne Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director & President | Daniel K Thorne |
|---|---|
| Director | Alexandra T Thorne |
| Director & Treasurer | Josiah Hornblower |
| Director | Robert Lynch |
| Director | Richard Eastland |
Forms 990-PF
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