Thorne Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmette, Illinois · EIN 39-1869184 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$68K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $10,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Messiah Lutheran Church | Savannah, GA | Provide financial support for the community to participate in religious activities. | $15,500 |
| Trevor Project Inc | West Hollywood, CA | Provide financial support | $10,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation Dba Wi Foundation and Alumni Association | Madison, WI | Provide financial support | $10,000 |
| West Bend Columns | West Bend, WI | Provide financial support for scholarships | $10,000 |
| Sharon S Richardson Community Hospice | Sheboygan Falls, WI | Provide financial support for individuals and their families who are utilizing hospice care. | $6,000 |
| Sheboygan Senior Community | Sheboygan, WI | Provide financial support | $5,500 |
| University of Wisconsin Madison School of Business | Madison, WI | Provide financial support for scholoraships | $4,000 |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | Duluth, MN | Provide financial support for scholarships | $2,500 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | Milwaukee, WI | Provide financial support for scholarships | $2,000 |
| Univ of Madison & Nolan Bunnell - Evelyn Thorne Scholarship | Madison, WI | Provide financial support for scholarships | $2,000 |
| Sheboygan Rotary Club Foundation | Sheboygan, WI | Provide financial support | $150 |
| Camp Evergreen Corporation Inc | Sheboygan, WI | Provide financial support | $100 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesda, MN | Provide financial support | $100 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Savannah, GA | Provide finiancal support for housing for families with sick children | $100 |
| Washington Co Meals on Wheels | West Bend, WI | Provide financial support for elderly, disabled, or housebound individuals | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $68,050 | 15 |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $47,840 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602179349100010
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1869184
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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