Thurston Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyMilton, Washington · EIN 91-6055032 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
63% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culver Education Foundation | Culver, IN | Charitable | $16,000 |
| Browns Valley Family Club | Napa, CA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Sawtooth Botanical Garden Inc | Sun Valley, ID | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Kirkland Arts Center | Kirkland, WA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital Foundat | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Love Inc South Bay | San Pedro, CA | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Girls on the Run Napa Solano Inc | Napa, CA | Charitable | $5,250 |
| Animal Shelter League of Rohnert Pa | Rohnert Park, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Community Action of Napa Valley | Napa, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Hunger Coalition | Bellevue, ID | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Overlake Medical Center Foundation | Bellevue, WA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Pacific Northwest Ballet | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sun Valley Community School | Sun Valley, ID | Charitable | $5,000 |
| White's Chapel United Methodist Chu | Southlake, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Springfireld Township High School | Erdenheim, PA | Charitable | $4,250 |
| Beacon Lighgt Mission | Wilmington, CA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Church of St Martin-In-The Fields | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Bellevue Police Foundation | Bellevue, WA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Bethesda Project | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Medic One Foundation | Bellevue, WA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation | Sun Valley, ID | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Washington Foundation | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Eastside Foundation | Bellevue, WA | Charigtable | $2,000 |
| The Liberty Theatre Company | Hailey, ID | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania SPCA | Philadelphia, PA | Chartitable | $2,000 |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundat | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Shriners International Hospital | Tampa, FL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| American Diabetes Association | Merrifield, VA | Charritable | $1,500 |
| Arizona Animal Welfare League | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Weimaraner Rescue of North Texas | Dallas, TX | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Lynnwood, WA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Bainbridge Island Museum of Art | Bainbridge Island, WA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Bellevue Schools Foundation | Bellevue, WA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Center for Whale Research | Friday Harbor, WA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Eastside Heritage Center | Bellevue, WA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Equine Voices Rescue Sanctuary | Green Valley, AZ | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Friends of Public Radio Arizona | Tempe, AZ | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Northwest Parkinson's Foundation | Mercer Island, WA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Pratt Fine Arts Center | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Sun Valley Museum of Art | Sun Valley, ID | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Toberman Neighborhood Center | San Pedro, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| University District Food Bank | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Washington Policy Center | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Wood River Trails Foundation | Hailey, ID | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Khs Indian Theatre Boosters Inc | North Richland Hills, TX | Charitable | $500 |
| Sun Valley Ski Club | Sun Valley, ID | Charitable | $500 |
The return also lists 42 grants to individuals ($119,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $282,000 | 89 |
| 2023 | $272,000 | 96 |
| 2022 | $296,000 | 97 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601279349103505
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-6055032
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.