Private foundation · Lake Mary, FL

John R Thoren Charitable Trust

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Typical grant size
$20K $55K $100K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
3
Repeat grantees
3
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesMAY 15 IS THE DEADLINE FOR FILING GIFT REQUESTS THAT ARE TO BE CONSIDERED AT THE ANNUAL TRUSTEE MEET
ContactJ STEPHEN PULLUM · 4077326510
MaterialsTHE TRUSTEES SHALL CONSIDER ALL QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS RECEIVED FROM ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE EXEMPT FROM TAXATION UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. THE QUALIFIED ORGANIZATIONS ARE THOSE WHICH ARE CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL. NO PART OF ANY GIFT SHALL BE USED TO INFLUENCE LEGISLATION OR TO CARRY ON PROPAGANDA, THE SOLE OBJECT AND PURPOSE OF THE CHARITABLE TRUST BEING TO FURTHER THE CAUSE OF CHARITY, EDUCATION AND RELIGION. PREFERENCE IN GRANT MAKING SHALL BE BASED ON THE FOLOWIN DESCRIBED CONSIDERATIONS: A. NEED B. THE BREATH OF SUPPORT FOR THE ORGANIZATION, AS REFLECTED BY THE NUMBERS OF OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS AND THE AMOUNT GIVEN BY THEM. C. GIFTS MAY BE MADE ONLY FOR USE WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OR ITS POSSESSIONS. D. THE WILLINGNESS OF THE ORGNIZATION TO RAISE MATCHING FUNDS MAY BE A CONSIDERATION IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR THE GIFT FROM THE JOHN R THREN CHARITABLE TRUST.
RestrictionsTHE TRUSTEES SHALL CONSIDER ALL QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS RECEIVED FROM ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE EXEMPT FROM TAXATION UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE IF THE UNITED STATES.

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

J Stephen Pullum
CO-TRUSTEE
$480
Marshall H Hux
CO-TRUSTEE

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2023
258.8%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'22
'23
21
Total grants awarded
$1.8M
Total amount
$83K
Average grant
$500K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$550K
7 grants
2023
$200K
7 grants
2022
$1.0M
7 grants

Top recipients

3 grants · FL · ≈ likely match
$875K
Thornwell Home for Children
3 grants · SC
$175K
Uss Intrepid Association Inc
3 grants · ME
$175K
3 grants · GA · ≈ likely match
$175K
Oakland Presbyterian Church
3 grants · FL
$175K
American Theater Organ Society Inc
3 grants · CA
$88K
3 grants · PA · ✓ Exact match
$88K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

First Presbyterian Church Orlando
OPERATIONS
FL · TY 2024
$275K
Oakland Presbyterian Church
CHURCH OPERATIONS
FL · TY 2024
$55K
Darlington School
SUPPORT BOARDING SCHOOL OPERATIONS
GA · TY 2024
$55K
Thornwell Home for Children
SUPPORT CHILDRENS HOME OPERATIONS
SC · TY 2024
$55K
Uss Intrepid Association Inc
PRESERVE THE GALLANT SHIP
ME · TY 2024
$55K
American Theater Organ Society Inc
PRESERVE AND PROMOTE THEATER ORGANS
CA · TY 2024
$28K
Antique Automobile Club of America
PRESERVE ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILES
PA · TY 2024
$28K
First Presbyterian Church Orlando
OPERATIONS
FL · TY 2023
$100K
Thornwell Home for Children
SUPPORT CHILDRENS HOME OPERATIONS
SC · TY 2023
$20K
Darlington School
SUPPORT BOARDING SCHOOL OPERATIONS
GA · TY 2023
$20K
Oakland Presbyterian Church
CHURCH OPERATIONS
FL · TY 2023
$20K
Uss Intrepid Association Inc
PRESERVE THE GALLANT SHIP
ME · TY 2023
$20K
American Theater Organ Society Inc
PRESERVE AND PROMOTE THEATER ORGANS
CA · TY 2023
$10K
Antique Automobile Club of America
PRESERVE ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILES
PA · TY 2023
$10K
First Presbyterian Church Orlando
OPERATIONS
FL · TY 2022
$500K
Uss Intrepid Association Inc
PRESERVE THE GALLANT SHIP
ME · TY 2022
$100K
Oakland Presbyterian Church
CHURCH OPERATIONS
FL · TY 2022
$100K
Darlington School
SUPPORT BOARDING SCHOOL OPERATIONS
GA · TY 2022
$100K
Thornwell Home for Children
SUPPORT CHILDRENS HOME OPERATIONS
SC · TY 2022
$100K
American Theater Organ Society Inc
PRESERVE AND PROMOTE THEATER ORGANS
CA · TY 2022
$50K
Antique Automobile Club of America
PRESERVE ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILES
PA · TY 2022
$50K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.