Thoresen Foundation
Invitation OnlyCanton, Georgia · EIN 36-6102493 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.5M
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$43.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
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
96% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin Swimming and Boating | San Francisco, CA | Operational Support | $275,000 |
| Parc | Palo Alto, CA | Operational Support and Endowment | $120,000 |
| Appalachian Regional Healthcare System | Boone, NC | Operational Support | $100,000 |
| Grandfather Mtn Stewardship | Linville, NC | Operational Support | $100,000 |
| Moffitt Cancer Ctr | Tampa, FL | Operational Support | $100,000 |
| Williams YMCA | Jacksonville, FL | Operational Support | $100,000 |
| Fire in the Ring | Brisbane, CA | Operational Support | $90,000 |
| Wildlife Restoration Fdn | Arlington, VA | Operational Support | $90,000 |
| Community Youth Center | Concord, CA | Operational Support | $50,000 |
| Lees Mcrae College | Banner Elk, NC | Operational Support | $50,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul Men's Club | Long Beach, MS | Operational Support | $50,000 |
| The Guardsmen | San Francisco, CA | Operational Support | $50,000 |
| Mayland Community College | Spruce Pine, NC | Operational Support | $30,000 |
| Pheasants Forever | St Paul, MN | Operational Support | $30,000 |
| Banner Elk Presbyterian Church | Banner Elk, NC | Operational Support | $25,000 |
| North Bay Children's Ctr | Novato, CA | Operational Support | $24,000 |
| The Beech Mountain Community Development Club | Elk Park, NC | Operational Support | $20,000 |
| Feeding Avery Families | Banner Elk, NC | Operational Support | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Atlanta, GA | Operational Support | $20,000 |
| Intertribal Buffalo Council | Rapid City, SD | Operational Support | $16,000 |
| Hebron Colony Ministries | Boone, NC | Operational Support | $15,000 |
| High Fives Fdn | Truckee, CA | Operational Support | $15,000 |
| Childhelp Inc | Scottsdale, AZ | Operational Support | $12,500 |
| Nevada Northern Railway Fd | Ely, NV | Operational Support | $12,500 |
| De Paul Youth Club | Long Beach, MS | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Ensemble Stage | Banner Elk, NC | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| La Sallian Christian Bros | Memphis, TN | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities | San Fransisco, CA | CYO Aging Adult Services, CYO Athletics, CYO Camp & CYO Treasure Island Child Development | $6,000 |
| Anne's Kids Inc | Newland, NC | Operational Support | $5,000 |
| Beech Mtn Historial Soc | Beech Mountain, NC | Operational Support | $5,000 |
| Le Donna D Italia | San Francisco, CA | Operational Support | $5,000 |
| San Diego Model Railroad | San Diego, CA | Operational Support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,471,000 | 32 |
| 2023 | $2,323,000 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349103878
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6102493
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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