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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 36-6102493

Thoresen Foundation

A private foundation in Canton, GA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 32 grants and $1.5 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,471,000

    Grants listed
    32
    Assets, end of year
    $39,138,731

  • Tax year 2023

    $2,323,000

    Grants listed
    44
    Assets, end of year
    $38,213,845

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,406,000

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $40,376,396

  • Tax year 2021

    $690,000

    Grants listed
    6
    Assets, end of year
    $41,666,168

  • Tax year 2020

    $745,000

    Grants listed
    10
    Assets, end of year
    $39,267,713

  • Tax year 2018

    $1,759,000

    Grants listed
    36
    Assets, end of year
    $34,126,990

Grants paid in 2024

32 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Dolphin Swimming and BoatingSan Francisco, CA

    Operational Support

    $275,000
  2. ParcPalo Alto, CA

    Operational Support and Endowment

    $120,000
  3. Appalachian Regional Healthcare SystemBoone, NC

    Operational Support

    $100,000
  4. Grandfather Mtn StewardshipLinville, NC

    Operational Support

    $100,000
  5. Moffitt Cancer CtrTampa, FL

    Operational Support

    $100,000
  6. Williams YMCAJacksonville, FL

    Operational Support

    $100,000
  7. Fire in the RingBrisbane, CA

    Operational Support

    $90,000
  8. Wildlife Restoration FdnArlington, VA

    Operational Support

    $90,000
  9. Community Youth CenterWalnut Creek, CA

    Operational Support

    $50,000
  10. Lees Mcrae CollegeBanner Elk, NC

    Operational Support

    $50,000
  11. St Vincent De Paul Men's ClubLong Beach, MS

    Operational Support

    $50,000
  12. The GuardsmenSan Francisco, CA

    Operational Support

    $50,000
  13. Mayland Community CollegeSpruce Pine, NC

    Operational Support

    $30,000
  14. Pheasants ForeverSaint Paul, MN

    Operational Support

    $30,000
  15. Banner Elk Presbyterian ChurchBanner Elk, NC

    Operational Support

    $25,000
  16. North Bay Children's CtrNovato, CA

    Operational Support

    $24,000
  17. The Beech Mountain Community Development ClubElk Park, NC

    Operational Support

    $20,000
  18. Feeding Avery FamiliesNewland, NC

    Operational Support

    $20,000
  19. Habitat for HumanityAtlanta, GA

    Operational Support

    $20,000
  20. Intertribal Buffalo CouncilRapid City, SD

    Operational Support

    $16,000
  21. Hebron Colony MinistriesBoone, NC

    Operational Support

    $15,000
  22. High Fives FdnTruckee, CA

    Operational Support

    $15,000
  23. Childhelp IncScottsdale, AZ

    Operational Support

    $12,500
  24. Nevada Northern Railway FdEly, NV

    Operational Support

    $12,500
  25. De Paul Youth ClubLong Beach, MS

    Operational Support

    $10,000
  26. Ensemble StageBanner Elk, NC

    Operational Support

    $10,000
  27. La Sallian Christian BrosMemphis, TN

    Operational Support

    $10,000
  28. Catholic CharitiesSan Fransisco, CA

    CYO Aging Adult Services, CYO Athletics, CYO Camp & CYO Treasure Island Child Development

    $6,000
  29. Anne's Kids IncNewland, NC

    Operational Support

    $5,000
  30. Beech Mtn Historial SocBeech Mountain, NC

    Operational Support

    $5,000
  31. Le Donna D ItaliaSan Francisco, CA

    Operational Support

    $5,000
  32. San Diego Model RailroadSan Diego, CA

    Operational Support

    $5,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Mental health2 grants $115,00037% of the total
  2. Youth development2 grants $100,00032% of the total
  3. Education1 grant $50,00016% of the total
  4. Food and agriculture1 grant $20,0006% of the total
  5. Human services2 grants $17,5006% of the total
  6. Arts and culture1 grant $10,0003% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California10 grants $640,000
  2. North Carolina11 grants $380,000
  3. Florida2 grants $200,000
  4. Virginia1 grant $90,000
  5. Mississippi2 grants $60,000
  6. Minnesota1 grant $30,000
  7. Georgia1 grant $20,000
  8. South Dakota1 grant $16,000
  9. Arizona1 grant $12,500
  10. Nevada1 grant $12,500

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Paul O'ConnellTRUSTEE Hours 20Pay $120,000
  • Michael ThoresenTRUSTEE Hours 20Pay $120,000

The return

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