Thornton Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 85-1073773 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$160K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$2.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 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
37% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giving Tree Acres Community Farm | Dallas, TX | Environment and nature | $30,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Coon Rapids, MN | Children and youth | $20,000 |
| Matthew 10 International | Knoxville, TN | International relief | $15,000 |
| Bonton Farms | Dallas, TX | Community improvement | $10,000 |
| Tim Tebow Foundation | Jacksonville, FL | Human and sex trafficking | $10,000 |
| International Generosity Foundation | Clearwater, FL | Faith and spiritual | $10,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ | Orlando, FL | Faith and spiritual | $10,000 |
| Decision Point | Wheaton, IL | Faith and spiritual | $10,000 |
| The Dallas Foundation | Dallas, TX | Education, children and youth, animals | $10,000 |
| Council for Life | Dallas, TX | Health and wellness | $5,000 |
| Food for the Soul | Keller, TX | Health and wellness | $5,000 |
| Clayton Dabney for Kids With Cancer | Dallas, TX | Children and youth | $5,000 |
| Family Gateway Inc | Dallas, TX | Basic needs | $5,000 |
| Buckner Children and Family Services Inc | Dallas, TX | Faith and spiritual | $5,000 |
| Jaco Booyens Ministries | Arlington, TX | Human and sex trafficking | $5,000 |
| Highland Park Presbyterian Dayschool | Dallas, TX | Education | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $160,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $160,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $160,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622239349100817
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-1073773
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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