Don and Barbara Thornton Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyTulsa, Oklahoma · EIN 46-1592563 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$72K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$4.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Oklahoma.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Safety Center | Tulsa, OK | Capital campaign | $15,000 |
| Restore Hope | Tulsa, OK | Food program donation | $10,000 |
| Tulsa Day Center | Tulsa, OK | Big show off | $10,000 |
| Family & Children's Services | Tulsa, OK | Just wear white party | $5,000 |
| Iron Gate | Tulsa, OK | General fund | $5,000 |
| Town and Country School | Tulsa, OK | General fund | $5,000 |
| Tulsa Boys Home | Sand Springs, OK | Belmont stakes sponsor | $5,000 |
| Cmc Charities | Tulsa, OK | General fund | $3,000 |
| Resonance | Tulsa, OK | Full house sponsor | $3,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Eastern Ok Chapter | Tulsa, OK | Luminous sponsor | $2,500 |
| Birthright Living Legacy | Tulsa, OK | General fund | $2,000 |
| Hospitality House | Tulsa, OK | General fund | $2,000 |
| Lilyfield Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | General fund | $2,000 |
| Youth at Heart Tulsa | Tulsa, OK | General fund | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $71,500 | 14 |
| 2024 | $48,586 | 11 |
| 2023 | $81,505 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642089349100504
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1592563
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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