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THORN FAMILY FOUNDATION

SYRACUSE, NY · EIN 161575913 · Form 990PF · FY2025 · NTEE T22 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Micro (<$100K)
revenue
$463
expenses
$5K
net assets
$5K
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

Private foundation based in New York that makes grants to charitable organizations for general operating support and specific community initiatives. The foundation funds a range of nonprofits, including legal aid groups, youth programs, and cancer support services, primarily in the Syracuse area. Also supports national donor-advised funds with general-purpose gifts.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

General Operating Grants
Provides unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations supporting legal aid, youth development, and health services in Central New York
Holiday Party Support
Supports annual holiday events for inner-city youth through grants to community associations
Kids Board Game Day
Grants support a community event promoting play and engagement for children at The New School
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Community Foundation & United Way Support 2 activities
    • Funding general operating support to CNY Bike Giveaway
      Provides general operating support to CNY Bike Giveaway, an organization that distributes bicycles to children in need.
    • Funding the annual holiday party for inner-city youth hosted by East Genesee Regent Association
      Awards grants to support the annual holiday party for inner-city youth, organized by the East Genesee Regent Association.
  • Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
    • Funding Kids Board Game Day IV at The New School
      Finances Kids Board Game Day IV, an event hosted at The New School aimed at engaging youth through recreational activities.
  • General Support for Catholic and Faith-Based Organizations 1 activity
    • Funding general operating support to North Syracuse Christian Church
      Provides general operating support to North Syracuse Christian Church for its community and religious activities.
  • Municipal and Community General Support 1 activity
    • Funding general operating support to Onondaga Volunteer Lawyers Association
      Provides general operating support grants to Onondaga Volunteer Lawyers Association, which offers free legal services to low-income individuals.
  • Pediatric Medical Care and Research Support 1 activity
    • Funding general operating support to Punt Pediatric Cancer
      Provides general operating support to Punt Pediatric Cancer, an organization focused on supporting families affected by pediatric cancer.
  • Donor-Advised Fund Grantmaking 1 activity
    • Funding the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund for general charitable purposes
      Funds the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund to support a range of charitable initiatives through donor-advised giving.
financials · form 990PF · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$463
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue
Investment income$463100%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$5K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$5K
balance sheet
Total assets$5K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$5K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -99.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • ANDREW THORN — TRUSTEE
  • JOAN M THORN — TRUSTEE
  • THOMAS L THORN — TRUSTEE
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • CNY BIKE GIVEAWAY Partner — Receives general operating support from THORN FAMILY FOUNDATION.
  • EAST GENESEE REGENT ASSOCIATION Partner — Receives funding from THORN FAMILY FOUNDATION for an annual holiday party for inner-city youth.
  • FIDELITY CHARITABLE GIFT FUND Partner — Receives grants from THORN FAMILY FOUNDATION for general charitable purposes.
  • NORTH SYRACUSE CHRISTIAN CHURCH Partner — Receives general operating support from THORN FAMILY FOUNDATION.
  • ONONDAGA VOLUNTEER LAWYERS ASSOCIATION Partner — Receives general operating support from THORN FAMILY FOUNDATION.
  • PUNT PEDIATRIC CANCER Partner — Receives general operating support from THORN FAMILY FOUNDATION.
  • THE NEW SCHOOL Partner — Receives funding from THORN FAMILY FOUNDATION for Kids Board Game Day IV.