Thurston Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 45-6504582
Foundation Overview
Based in Jackson, WY, Thurston Family Foundation has awarded 121 grants totaling $23,690,741 to organizations in Virginia, Wyoming and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $2,000,000, with a median award of $28,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 6 recipients (33%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
55% of grants are awarded in Arizona, with additional funding distributed across 10 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Arizona, funding concentrates in Phoenix (82%), Tucson (9%), Scottsdale (9%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 443% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (27%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Thurston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation Of Jackson Hol | $302,857 | Jackson, WY, US | Community Emergency Response Fund Supporting Vunerable Populations | 2024 |
| Genesis City | $20,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Education For Disadvantaged Youth | 2024 |
| Women's Board Of Barrow Neurologic | $1,002,858 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Medical Research | 2024 |
| The Society Of St Vincent De Paul | $15,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Social Services | 2024 |
| Ability360 | $15,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Promote Independence, Health, And Overall Well-being Of People With Disabilities. | 2024 |
| Valley Of The Sun Ymca | $1,035,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Programs And Services | 2024 |
| Honor Health Foundation | $75,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Community Health Needs | 2023 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundatio | $10,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Provide Support And Resources To Active Duty Navy Seals And Their Families. | 2023 |
| Jackson Hole Historical Society Mus | $100,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Provides Education, Resources And Support To Women In The Community. | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of Jackson Hol | $150,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Community Emergency Response Fund Supporting Vunerable Populations | 2023 |
| Genesis City | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Education For Disadvantaged Youth | 2023 |
| Charlie Russell Riders Foundation | $85,500 | Bigfork, MT, US | Historic And Cultural Preservation Programs | 2023 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | $2,000,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Funding For Nonprofit Organizations, Government Agencies And Education Institutions | 2023 |
| Women's Board Of Barrow Neurologic | $1,000,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Medical Research | 2023 |
| Honor Health Foundation Bioskills L | $10,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Community Health Needs | 2022 |
| The C4 Foundation | $30,000 | Coronado, CA, US | Provide Support And Resources To Active Duty Navy Seals And Their Families. | 2022 |
| Fresh Start Women's Foundation | $100,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Provides Education, Resources And Support To Women In The Community. | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Jackson Hol | $100,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Community Emergency Response Fund Supporting Vunerable Populations | 2022 |
| Genesis City | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Education For Disadvantaged Youth | 2022 |
| Charlie Russell Riders Foundation | $500 | Bigfork, MT, US | Historic And Cultural Preservation Programs | 2022 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | $1,700,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Funding For Nonprofit Organizations, Government Agencies And Education Institutions | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Jackson Hol | $250,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Community Response Fund | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Jackson Hol | $2,700 | Jackson, WY, US | Community Response Fund | 2022 |
| Women's Board Of Barrow Neurologic | $1,000,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Honor Health Foundation Bioskills L | $10,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Community Health Needs | 2022 |
| The C4 Foundation | $30,000 | Coronado, CA, US | Provide Support And Resources To Active Duty Navy Seals And Their Families. | 2022 |
| Fresh Start Women's Foundation | $100,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Provides Education, Resources And Support To Women In The Community. | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Jackson Hol | $100,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Community Emergency Response Fund Supporting Vunerable Populations | 2022 |
| Genesis City | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Education For Disadvantaged Youth | 2022 |
| Charlie Russell Riders Foundation | $500 | Bigfork, MT, US | Historic And Cultural Preservation Programs | 2022 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | $1,700,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Funding For Nonprofit Organizations, Government Agencies And Education Institutions | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Jackson Hol | $250,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Community Response Fund | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Jackson Hol | $2,700 | Jackson, WY, US | Community Response Fund | 2022 |
| Women's Board Of Barrow Neurologic | $1,000,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Honor Health Foundation Bioskills L | $10,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Community Health Needs | 2022 |
| The C4 Foundation | $30,000 | Coronado, CA, US | Provide Support And Resources To Active Duty Navy Seals And Their Families. | 2022 |
| Fresh Start Women's Foundation | $100,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Provides Education, Resources And Support To Women In The Community. | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Jackson Hol | $100,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Community Emergency Response Fund Supporting Vunerable Populations | 2022 |
| Genesis City | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Education For Disadvantaged Youth | 2022 |
| Charlie Russell Riders Foundation | $500 | Bigfork, MT, US | Historic And Cultural Preservation Programs | 2022 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | $1,700,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Funding For Nonprofit Organizations, Government Agencies And Education Institutions | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Jackson Hol | $250,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Community Response Fund | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Jackson Hol | $2,700 | Jackson, WY, US | Community Response Fund | 2022 |
| Women's Board Of Barrow Neurologic | $1,000,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Nature Conservancy | $29,070 | Arlington, VA, US | Water Conservation | 2021 |
| Nature Conservancy | $17,980 | Arlington, VA, US | Water Conservation | 2021 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundatio | $10,000 | Moose, WY, US | Grand Teton National Park Conservation | 2021 |
| Community Foundation Of Jackson Hol | $30,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Community Emergency Response Fund Supporting Vunerable Populations | 2021 |
| The Hs Lopez Family Foundation | $1,000,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Supports Causes Related To Education, Health And Welfare Of The Tucson Community | 2021 |
| Genesis Program Inc | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Education For Disadvantaged Youth | 2021 |
| Nature Conservancy | $21,534 | Arlington, VA, US | Water Conservation | 2021 |
| Charlie Russell Riders Foundation | $500 | Bigfork, MT, US | Historic And Cultural Preservation Programs | 2021 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation | $1,000,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Neuroscience Research | 2021 |
| Genesis Program Inc | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Education For Disadvantaged Youth | 2021 |
| Save Democracy Inc | $100,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Educate Arizonans On Voting Equality | 2021 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | $600,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Funding For Nonprofit Organizations, Government Agencies And Education Institutions | 2021 |
| Charlie Russell Foundation | $500 | Big Fork, MT, US | Cultural & Historic Programs | 2020 |
| Brophy College Preparatory | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Financial Aid | 2020 |
| Honor Health | $50,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Employee /family Food Assist Prg | 2020 |
| Valley Of The Sun Ymca | $28,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Employee Severence Fund | 2020 |
| Diamondbacks Foundation | $20,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Support Indigent Healthcare/youth | 2020 |
| Unc Charlotte | $34,125 | Wilmington, NC, US | Med Emerg Device Innov Fd | 2020 |
| Honor Health Foundation | $250,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Improving Medical Outcomes | 2020 |
| Barrow Neurological Fdn | $600,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Neuroscience Research | 2020 |
| Teton County Sheriff Auxillary | $50,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Local Sheriff's Dept Support | 2020 |
| Valley Of The Sun Ymca | $4,062 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Capital Campaign - Here For Good | 2020 |
| Valley Of The Sun Ymca | $24,862 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Capitol Campaing - Here For Good | 2020 |
| Ability 360 Sports | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Fitness For Disabled Individuals | 2020 |
| Genesis Program Inc | $25,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Education For Disadvantaged Youth | 2020 |
| Barrow Neurological Women's Board | $400,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Healthcare Innovation | 2020 |
| Human Services Campus | $50,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Training To End Homelessness | 2020 |
| Nature Conservancy | $13,104 | Arlington, VA, US | Defense Of Nature | 2020 |
| Community Foundation | $50,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Community Emergency Resp Fd | 2020 |
| Tia Foundation | $25,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Sustainaable Health Solutions | 2020 |
| Nature Conservancy | $13,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Defense Of Nature | 2020 |
| Valley Of The Sun Ymca | $200,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Childcare Proposal | 2020 |
| St John's Hospital | $68,200 | Jackson, WY, US | Employee Appreciation During Covid | 2020 |
| Community Fdn Of Jackson Hole | $45,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Healthcare Workers Appreciation | 2020 |
| Tgen Foundation | $200,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Genomic Diagnosis & Treatment | 2020 |
| Nature Conservancy | $5,930 | Arlington, VA, US | Environmental Conservation | 2020 |
| Community Fdn Of Jackson Hole | $470,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Jackson Hole Charity Support | 2020 |
| City Of Tucson | $9,172 | Tucson, AZ, US | Face Mask Distribution | 2020 |
| Charlie Russell Riders Fdn | $500 | Bigfork, MT, US | Support For Cultural & Historic Prog | 2018 |
| Youth Entrepreneurs | $23,000 | Wichita, KS, US | Teaching Core Entrepreneurial Skills | 2018 |
| Banner Health Fdn | $300 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Hematology Research | 2018 |
| St Johns Hospital Fdn | $100,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Adv The Mission & Strategic Objectiv | 2018 |
| Barrow Neurological Fdn | $15,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Neuroscience Research | 2018 |
| Barrow Neurological Fdn | $17,498 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Neuroscience Research | 2018 |
| Human Services Campus | $50,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Training To End Homelessness | 2018 |
| Wyoming Wetlands Society | $5,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Wetlands Restoration & Conservation | 2018 |
| Grand Teton National Park Fdn | $5,000 | Moose, WY, US | Preservation Of Grand Teton Np | 2018 |
| Ability 360 Sports | $50,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Fitness For Disabled Individuals | 2018 |
| Tgen Foundation | $2,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Childrens Hope Fund Medical Research | 2018 |
| Barrow Neurological Women's Board | $1,000,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Healthcare Innovation | 2018 |
| Genesis Program Inc | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Education For Disadvantaged Youth | 2018 |
| Share House | $100 | Vancouver, WA, US | Homeless Shelter & Advocacy | 2017 |
| Evermor Foundation | $10,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Sports For Visually Impaired Childrn | 2017 |
| Stand Together | $100,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Resources & Training For Communities | 2017 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $5,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Cancer Research | 2017 |
| Panthera Teton Cougar Project | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Protection Of Puma Populations | 2017 |
| Evermor Foundation | $10,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Sports For Visually Impaired Childrn | 2017 |
| Wyoming Wetlands Society | $5,000 | Jackson, WY, US | Wetlands Restoration & Conservation | 2017 |
| Grand Teton National Park Fdn | $5,000 | Moose, WY, US | Preservation Of Grand Teton Np | 2017 |
| Gateway For Cancer Research | $50,000 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Clinical Trials For Cancer Research | 2017 |
| American Enterprise Institute | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Research Think Tank | 2017 |
| The Heritage Foundation | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Policy Making Think Tank | 2017 |
| Community Fdn Sonoma County | $50,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | Resiliance Fund - North Bay Fires | 2017 |
| Genesis Program Inc | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Education For Disadvantaged Youth | 2017 |
| Ability 360 Sports | $50,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Fitness For Disabled Individuals | 2017 |
| Tgen Foundation | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Childrens Hope Fund Medical Research | 2017 |
| Barrow Neurological Women's Board | $340,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Healthcare Innovation | 2017 |
| Tgen Foundation | $340,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Childrens Hope Fund Medical Research | 2017 |
| Genesis Program Inc | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Education For Disadvantaged Youth | 2017 |
| Genesis Program Inc | $10,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Education For Disadvantaged Youth | 2017 |
| Grand Teton National Park Fdn | $5,000 | Moose, WY, US | Preservation Of Grand Teton Np | 2016 |
| Barrow Neurological Women's Board | $250,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Healthcare Innovation | 2016 |
| Evermore Foundation | $10,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Sports For Visually Impaired Childrn | 2016 |
| Gateway For Cancer Research | $50,000 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Clinical Trials For Cancer Research | 2016 |
| Banner Health Foundation | $74,989 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Improvements In Patient Care | 2016 |
| Wyoming Wetlands Society | $500 | Jackson, WY, US | Wetlands Restoration & Conservation | 2016 |
| Ability 360 Sports | $50,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Fitness For Disabled Individuals | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Thurston Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 45-6504582 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1200 QUEENS LANE Jackson, WY 83001-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Thurston Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Amy Thurston |
|---|---|
| Director | Wyatt N Thurston |
| Director | Matthew R Thurston |
Forms 990-PF
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