Thorne Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 39-1869184
Foundation Overview
Based in Kohler, WI, Thorne Family Foundation has awarded 134 grants totaling $425,845 to organizations in Georgia, Wisconsin and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $15,137, with a median award of $2,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 7 recipients (29%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
60% of grants are awarded in Wisconsin, with additional funding distributed across 8 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Wisconsin, funding concentrates in Madison (39%), Milwaukee (16%), Sheboygan (15%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 21% decrease over 4 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (73%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Thorne Family Foundation'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Messiah Lutheran Church | $15,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Provide Financial Support For The Community To Participate In Religious Activities. | 2024 |
| Antigo High School | $8,000 | Antigo, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2024 |
| Sharon S Richardson Community Hospice | $6,000 | Sheboygan Falls, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Individuals And Their Families Who Are Utilizing Hospice Care. | 2024 |
| University Of Wisconsin Madison Letters And Science | $5,000 | Madison, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2024 |
| University Of Wisconsin Madison School Of Business | $5,000 | Madison, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholoraships | 2024 |
| West Bend Columns | $10,000 | West Bend, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2024 |
| Sheboygan Senior Community | $1,000 | Sheboygan, WI, US | Provide Financial Support | 2024 |
| St Peters Episcopal Church | $100 | Savannah, GA, US | Memorial Gift | 2023 |
| Cerebral Palsy Fdn | $100 | New York, NY, US | Provided Financial Support | 2023 |
| Standing Up To Pots | $250 | North Hampton, OH, US | Provide Financial Support | 2023 |
| Union Mission | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Provide Financial Support | 2023 |
| Pin Point Heritage Museum | $1,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Provide Financial Support For The Community To Learn About The Historic Gullah/geechee Culture | 2023 |
| Marquette University & Stella Quinlan - Evelyn Thorne Scholarship | $2,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2023 |
| Milwaukee School Of Engineering | $2,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2023 |
| Univ Of Madison & Logan Thomae - Evelyn Thorne Scholarship | $2,000 | Madison, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2023 |
| Univ Of Madison - Kubacki | $2,000 | Madison, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2023 |
| Savannah Book Festival | $2,750 | Savannah, GA, US | To Provide Financial Support For Annual Book Festival Event | 2023 |
| Sharon S Richardson Community Hospice | $5,000 | Sheboygan Falls, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Individuals And Their Families Who Are Utilizing Hospice Care. | 2023 |
| University Of Wisconsin Madison Letters And Science | $5,000 | Madison, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2023 |
| West Bend Columns | $8,000 | West Bend, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2023 |
| Messiah Lutheran Church | $12,140 | Savannah, GA, US | Provide Financial Support For The Community To Participate In Religious Activities. | 2023 |
| University Of Wisconsin Madison School Of Business | $5,000 | Madison, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholoraships | 2023 |
| St Peters Episcopal Church | $100 | Savannah, GA, US | Memorial Gift | 2023 |
| Cerebral Palsy Fdn | $100 | New York, NY, US | Provided Financial Support | 2023 |
| Standing Up To Pots | $250 | North Hampton, OH, US | Provide Financial Support | 2023 |
| Union Mission | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Provide Financial Support | 2023 |
| Pin Point Heritage Museum | $1,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Provide Financial Support For The Community To Learn About The Historic Gullah/geechee Culture | 2023 |
| Marquette University & Stella Quinlan - Evelyn Thorne Scholarship | $2,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2023 |
| Milwaukee School Of Engineering | $2,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2023 |
| Univ Of Madison & Logan Thomae - Evelyn Thorne Scholarship | $2,000 | Madison, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2023 |
| Univ Of Madison - Kubacki | $2,000 | Madison, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2023 |
| Savannah Book Festival | $2,750 | Savannah, GA, US | To Provide Financial Support For Annual Book Festival Event | 2023 |
| Sharon S Richardson Community Hospice | $5,000 | Sheboygan Falls, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Individuals And Their Families Who Are Utilizing Hospice Care. | 2023 |
| University Of Wisconsin Madison Letters And Science | $5,000 | Madison, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2023 |
| West Bend Columns | $8,000 | West Bend, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2023 |
| Messiah Lutheran Church | $12,140 | Savannah, GA, US | Provide Financial Support For The Community To Participate In Religious Activities. | 2023 |
| University Of Wisconsin Madison School Of Business | $5,000 | Madison, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholoraships | 2023 |
| Messiah Lutheran Church | $15,137 | Savannah, GA, US | Provide Financial Support For The Community To Participate In Religious Activities. | 2022 |
| West Bend Columns | $8,000 | West Bend, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2022 |
| Savannah Book Festival | $7,500 | Savannah, GA, US | To Provide Financial Support For Annual Book Festival Event | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $5,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Provide Finanical Support | 2022 |
| Sharon S Richardson Community Hospice | $5,000 | Sheboygan Falls, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Individuals And Their Families Who Are Utilizing Hospice Care. | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels | $5,000 | Sheboygan, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Elderly, Disabled, Or Housebound Individuals | 2022 |
| University Of Wisconsin Madison School Of Business | $5,000 | Madison, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2022 |
| University Of Wisconsin College Of Arts & Science | $5,000 | Madison, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2022 |
| Milwaukee School Of Engineering | $2,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2022 |
| Univ Of Madison & Logan Thomae - Evelyn Thorne Scholarship | $2,000 | Madison, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2022 |
| Univ Of Madison & Owen Quinlan - Evelyn Thorne Scholarship | $2,000 | Madison, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2022 |
| Marquette University & Stella Quinlan - Evelyn Thorne Scholarship | $2,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2022 |
| Pin Point Heritage Museum | $1,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Provide Financial Support For The Community To Learn About The Historic Gullah/geechee Culture | 2022 |
| Brain Center Of Green Bay | $1,000 | Green Bay, WI, US | Provide Financal Support | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army-savannah Ga | $1,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Provide Financial Support | 2022 |
| Skidaway Island Rotary | $100 | Savannah, GA, US | Provide Financial Support To The Community | 2022 |
| Above And Beyond Children's Museum | $100 | Sheboygan, WI, US | Provide Financial Support | 2022 |
| Washington Cty Humane | $50 | Slinger, WI, US | Provide Financial Support | 2022 |
| Als Georgia Chapter | $100 | Atlanta, GA, US | Provide Financial Support | 2022 |
| Messiah Lutheran Church | $15,137 | Savannah, GA, US | Provide Financial Support For The Community To Participate In Religious Activities. | 2022 |
| West Bend Columns | $8,000 | West Bend, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2022 |
| Savannah Book Festival | $7,500 | Savannah, GA, US | To Provide Financial Support For Annual Book Festival Event | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $5,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Provide Finanical Support | 2022 |
| Sharon S Richardson Community Hospice | $5,000 | Sheboygan Falls, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Individuals And Their Families Who Are Utilizing Hospice Care. | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels | $5,000 | Sheboygan, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Elderly, Disabled, Or Housebound Individuals | 2022 |
| University Of Wisconsin Madison School Of Business | $5,000 | Madison, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2022 |
| University Of Wisconsin College Of Arts & Science | $5,000 | Madison, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2022 |
| Milwaukee School Of Engineering | $2,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2022 |
| Univ Of Madison & Logan Thomae - Evelyn Thorne Scholarship | $2,000 | Madison, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2022 |
| Univ Of Madison & Owen Quinlan - Evelyn Thorne Scholarship | $2,000 | Madison, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2022 |
| Marquette University & Stella Quinlan - Evelyn Thorne Scholarship | $2,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2022 |
| Pin Point Heritage Museum | $1,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Provide Financial Support For The Community To Learn About The Historic Gullah/geechee Culture | 2022 |
| Brain Center Of Green Bay | $1,000 | Green Bay, WI, US | Provide Financal Support | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army-savannah Ga | $1,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Provide Financial Support | 2022 |
| Skidaway Island Rotary | $100 | Savannah, GA, US | Provide Financial Support To The Community | 2022 |
| Above And Beyond Children's Museum | $100 | Sheboygan, WI, US | Provide Financial Support | 2022 |
| Washington Cty Humane | $50 | Slinger, WI, US | Provide Financial Support | 2022 |
| Als Georgia Chapter | $100 | Atlanta, GA, US | Provide Financial Support | 2022 |
| Messiah Lutheran Church | $15,137 | Savannah, GA, US | Provide Financial Support For The Community To Participate In Religious Activities. | 2022 |
| West Bend Columns | $8,000 | West Bend, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2022 |
| Savannah Book Festival | $7,500 | Savannah, GA, US | To Provide Financial Support For Annual Book Festival Event | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $5,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Provide Finanical Support | 2022 |
| Sharon S Richardson Community Hospice | $5,000 | Sheboygan Falls, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Individuals And Their Families Who Are Utilizing Hospice Care. | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels | $5,000 | Sheboygan, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Elderly, Disabled, Or Housebound Individuals | 2022 |
| University Of Wisconsin Madison School Of Business | $5,000 | Madison, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2022 |
| University Of Wisconsin College Of Arts & Science | $5,000 | Madison, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2022 |
| Milwaukee School Of Engineering | $2,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2022 |
| Univ Of Madison & Logan Thomae - Evelyn Thorne Scholarship | $2,000 | Madison, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2022 |
| Univ Of Madison & Owen Quinlan - Evelyn Thorne Scholarship | $2,000 | Madison, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2022 |
| Marquette University & Stella Quinlan - Evelyn Thorne Scholarship | $2,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2022 |
| Pin Point Heritage Museum | $1,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Provide Financial Support For The Community To Learn About The Historic Gullah/geechee Culture | 2022 |
| Brain Center Of Green Bay | $1,000 | Green Bay, WI, US | Provide Financal Support | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army-savannah Ga | $1,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Provide Financial Support | 2022 |
| Skidaway Island Rotary | $100 | Savannah, GA, US | Provide Financial Support To The Community | 2022 |
| Above And Beyond Children's Museum | $100 | Sheboygan, WI, US | Provide Financial Support | 2022 |
| Washington Cty Humane | $50 | Slinger, WI, US | Provide Financial Support | 2022 |
| Als Georgia Chapter | $100 | Atlanta, GA, US | Provide Financial Support | 2022 |
| Agrace | $1,000 | Madison, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Hospice Services | 2021 |
| Brain Center Of Green Bay | $1,000 | Green Bay, WI, US | Provide Financal Support For Brain Diseases | 2021 |
| Chatham Emergency Services | $250 | Savannah, GA, US | Provide Financial Support For Fire And Ems | 2021 |
| Fifth Avenue United Methodist Church | $100 | West Bend, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Religious Services | 2021 |
| Grace Episcopal Church | $200 | Sheboygan, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Religious Services | 2021 |
| Marquette University & Stella Quinlan | $2,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2021 |
| Messiah Lutheran Church | $2,925 | Savannah, GA, US | Provide Financial Support For The Community To Participate In Religious Activities. | 2021 |
| Park Place Outreach | $1,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Provide Financial Support For Homelss And At Risk Youth | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $1,000 | Sheboygan, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Hunger And Housing Services | 2021 |
| Sheboygan County Cancer Care Fund | $250 | Sheboygan, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Cancer Care | 2021 |
| The One Hundred Childrens Hospital Savannah | $150 | Savannah, GA, US | Provide Support For Scholarships For Children With Health Conditions And Provide Support For Those Families. | 2021 |
| The Ronald Mcdonald Fund | $100 | Savannah, GA, US | Provide Finiancal Support For Housing For Families With Sick Children | 2021 |
| Univ Of Madison & Bradley Weston - Evelyn Thorne Scholarship | $2,000 | Madison, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2021 |
| Univ Of Madison & Owen Quinlan - Evelyn Thorne Scholarship | $2,000 | Madison, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2021 |
| University Of Wisconsin College Of Arts & Science | $2,000 | Madison, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2021 |
| Alzheimer's Foundation Of America | $5,100 | New York, NY, US | Provide Financial Support To Help Indiv. & Their Families Who Are Affected By Alzheimers. | 2020 |
| Messiah Lutheran Church | $12,069 | Savannah, GA, US | Provide Financial Support For The Community To Participate In Religious Activities. | 2020 |
| Pin Point Heritage Museum | $1,000 | Savannah, GA, US | Provide Financial Support For The Community To Learn About The Historic Gullah/geechee Culture | 2020 |
| Sharon S Richardson Community Hospice | $100 | Sheboygan Falls, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Individuals And Their Families Who Are Utilizing Hospice Care. | 2020 |
| Skidaway Island Rotary | $250 | Savannah, GA, US | Provide Financial Support To The Community | 2020 |
| The One Hundred Childrens Hospital Savannah | $300 | Savannah, GA, US | Provide Support For Scholarships For Children With Health Conditions And Provide Support For Those Families. | 2020 |
| Univ Of Madison & Andrew Turuman - Evelyn Thorne Scholarship | $2,000 | Madison, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2020 |
| Univ Of Madison & Bradley Weston - Evelyn Thorne Scholarship | $2,000 | Madison, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2020 |
| Western Golf Association Evans Scholars Foundation | $260 | Golf, IL, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2020 |
| Park Place Outreach | $500 | Savannah, GA, US | Provide Financial Support For Homelss And At Risk Youth | 2020 |
| Sheboygan County Humane Society | $100 | Sheboygan, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Humane Society To Care For Animals | 2020 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hospital | $100 | Memphis, TN, US | Provide Financial Support To Further Research Advanced Cures For Catastrophic Diseases | 2020 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | $100 | New York, NY, US | Provide Financial Support To Further Research For Juvenile Diabetes | 2020 |
| West Bend Columns | $8,000 | West Bend, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2020 |
| Friends Of Peace Park | $500 | Boulder, CO, US | Provide Financial Support To Preservce African Wilderness Areas | 2020 |
| American Heart Association | $100 | Dallas, TX, US | Privide Financial Support To Further Research Cardiovascular Diseases | 2020 |
| Univ Of Madison & Owen Quinlan - Evelyn Thorne Scholarship | $2,000 | Madison, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2020 |
| Marquette University & Stella Quinlan | $2,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2020 |
| University Of Wisconsin School Of Business | $5,000 | Madison, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2020 |
| University Of Wisconsin College Of Arts & Science | $5,000 | Madison, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2020 |
| Meals On Wheels | $5,000 | Sheboygan, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Elderly, Disabled, Or Housebound Individuals | 2020 |
| Kohler School Foundation | $8,000 | Kohler, WI, US | Provide Financial Support For Scholarships | 2020 |
| Savannah Book Festival | $2,500 | Savannah, GA, US | To Provide Financial Support For Annual Book Festival Event | 2020 |
| North Star Reach | $250 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | Provide Financial Support For Children With Serious Health Challenges To Attend Camps | 2020 |
| Macc Fund Inc | $1,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | Provied Financial Support For Childred Who Are Affected By Cancer And Their Families | 2020 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Thorne Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 39-1869184 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 364 PHILLIP DR Kohler, WI 53044-1359 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Thorne Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Gerald M Thorne |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Norrita O Thorne |
| Trustee | Jeffrey L Thorne |
| Trustee | Michele H Thorne |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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