James W Thornton Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMichigan City, Indiana · EIN 37-1221883 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$8,931
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$300
Total assets$179K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $516.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
100% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army | Carol Stream, IL | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Music of the Baroque | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $700 |
| The Ethel Walker School | Simsbury, CT | General purpose | $600 |
| Planned Parenthood | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $516 |
| Wfmt Radio | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $500 |
| Wttw 11 | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $500 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | General purpose | $500 |
| Illinois Nature Conservancy | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $309 |
| National Audubon Society | New York, NY | General purpose | $300 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | General purpose | $300 |
| Salisbury School | Salisbury, CT | General purpose | $300 |
| Easter Seals | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $206 |
| Denison University Annual Fund | Granville, OH | General purpose | $200 |
| Newberry Library | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $200 |
| Duke University Annual Fund | Durham, NC | General purpose | $200 |
| Bga Association | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $200 |
| Alliance for Great Lakes | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $200 |
| Chatham Hall Annual Fund | Chatham, VA | General purpose | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,931 | 19 |
| 2023 | $8,575 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533439349100413
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-1221883
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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