The Thoburn Foundation for Education
Historical FunderNew Florence, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-1494744 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $4,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | TERRY THOBURN HUSTON |
|---|---|
| Address | 682 SUGAR RUN ROAD, NEW FLORENCE PA 15944 |
| Phone | 7242353030 |
| Form and materials | SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION APPROVED BY FOUNDATION'S DIRECTORS. |
| Deadlines | MARCH 31ST |
| Restrictions | GRANTS LIMITED TO RESIDENTS AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES LOCATED IN LIGONIER VALLEY |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ligonier Valley YMCA | Ligonier, PA | Annual grant | $4,000 |
| Ligonier Valley Middle School (Life Skills Class) | Ligonier, PA | Grant | $1,000 |
| Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art Ligonier | Ligonier, PA | Grant | $1,000 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($26,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,000 | 19 |
| 2024 | $31,000 | 26 |
| 2023 | $36,500 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632089349100603
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-1494744
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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