Thurston Family Foundation
Historical FunderJackson, Wyoming · EIN 45-6504582 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $1,002,858.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Amy Thurston |
|---|---|
| Address | 1200 Queeens Lane, Jackson WY 83001 |
| Phone | 3076992075 |
| amy@amythurston.com | |
| Form and materials | written application describing need, intended us of funds |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | None |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
80% of grants went outside Wyoming.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley of the Sun YMCA | Phoenix, AZ | Programs and Services | $1,035,000 |
| Women's Board of Barrow Neurologic | Phoenix, AZ | Medical research | $1,002,858 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hol | Jackson, WY | Community Emergency response fund supporting vunerable populations | $302,857 |
| Genesis City | Phoenix, AZ | Education for disadvantaged youth | $20,000 |
| The Society of St Vincent de Paul | Phoenix, AZ | Social Services | $15,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($15,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,390,715 | 6 |
| 2023 | $3,430,500 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349106310
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-6504582
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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