The Laney and Pasha Thornton Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 20-1660400 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$72K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$8.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $15,000.
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
28% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporation of the Fine Arts Museums | San Francisco, CA | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| New Horizons Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | General charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| San Francisco Opera | San Francisco, CA | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| New Zealand Olympic Committee | Wilmington, DE | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Neighbors for a Better Sf | San Rafael, CA | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Roadds Foundation | Freemont, CA | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies | San Jose, CA | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $269,000 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349100416
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1660400
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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