Thurston Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyCarmel, Indiana · EIN 35-1754670 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$743K
Organizations funded39
Typical grant$8,000
Total assets$21.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,500 and $20,000.
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
10% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaks Academy | Indianapolis, IN | Education | $150,000 |
| Gleaners | Indianapolis, IN | Hunger relief programs | $100,000 |
| Servants at Work | Indianapolis, IN | Support for building wheelchair ramps | $52,500 |
| Outreach Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General support of homeless youth | $50,250 |
| Family Promise of Greater Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | Homeless programs | $45,000 |
| Dove Recovery House | Indianapolis, IN | Addiction recovery | $40,000 |
| Gennesaret Free Clinics | Indianapolis, IN | Medical care | $40,000 |
| Shepherd Community Center | Indianapolis, IN | General support for human services | $40,000 |
| Seeds of Caring | Columbus, OH | Youth programing | $25,000 |
| Paws and Think Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General support of youth, humans services and animal care | $20,000 |
| Hope Academy | Indianapolis, IN | Education and addiction recovery | $15,000 |
| Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity | Indianapolis, IN | Low income housing | $15,000 |
| Concerts for a Cause | Carmel, IN | General support | $14,000 |
| Child Advocates | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $10,000 |
| Dream Alive | Indianapolis, IN | Youth programing | $10,000 |
| Goodwill Foundation of Central and Southern Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | Mission coaches and barrier buster funds | $10,000 |
| Second Helpings | Indianapolis, IN | Hunger relief programs | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | Hurricane disaster relief | $10,000 |
| Helping Veterans and Families in Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $10,000 |
| Westminster Neighborhood Services | Indianapolis, IN | General support for human services | $8,000 |
| Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra - Metropolitan Youth Orchestra | Indianapolis, IN | Youth programing | $6,000 |
| Trinity Haven | Indianapolis, IN | General support for homeless youth | $6,000 |
| Kijana Educational Empowerment Initiative | North Palm Beach, FL | Education | $5,000 |
| Umoja Partnership | Indianapolis, IN | Education | $5,000 |
| Greater Indianapolis Multifaith Alliance | Indianapolis, IN | Support for affordable housing and homeless issues | $5,000 |
| Camptown | Indianapolis, IN | Summer youth program | $4,000 |
| Christamore House Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Summer youth program | $4,000 |
| Community Alliance of the Far Eastside Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Summer youth program | $4,000 |
| Elevate Indianapolis Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Summer youth program | $4,000 |
| Burmese American Community Institute | Indianapolis, IN | Summer youth program | $3,500 |
| Pathway Resource Center Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Summer youth program | $3,500 |
| Bosma Visionary Opportunities Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Summer youth program | $3,000 |
| Damar Services Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Summer youth program | $3,000 |
| Saint Florian Center Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Summer youth program | $3,000 |
| Soul Food Project | Indianapolis, IN | Summer youth program | $3,000 |
| Leadership Johnson County | New Whiteland, IN | General support | $2,500 |
| 500 Festival Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $2,000 |
| Samaritan's Feet | Charlotte, NC | Operating support for human services | $1,000 |
| Cicf | Indianapolis, IN | General support for the summer youth program collaborative | $800 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $743,050 | 39 |
| 2023 | $912,000 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533159349100628
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-1754670
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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