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EIN 46-1855613

Shawn Thornton Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Boston
State
Massachusetts
Year formed
2013
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
T30: Public Foundations
Description
The Shawn Thornton Foundation is dedicated to helping find cures for diseases close to Shawn's heart, specifically, parkinson's and cancer. The Foundation will work towards this mission by raising awareness, funding innovative research and helping to relieve the burden and improve the quality of life for patients and their families. To raise funds for parkinson's and cancer related illnesses.
Total revenues
$157,022
2023
Total expenses
$181,578
2023
Total assets
$37,270
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Shawn Thornton Foundation

Grants made to organizations seeking cures for parkinson's disease and cancer

Grants made by Shawn Thornton Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)Research$100,000
Boston Children's HospitalResearch$50,000
Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteResearch$25,000

Who funds Shawn Thornton Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
GivenGain Foundation USAProgram Support$72,435
National Philanthropic TrustPublic, Societal Benefit$10,000
Eastern Bank Foundation (EBCF)Exempt Purpose$250
...and 1 more grant received

Financials for Shawn Thornton Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$251,962
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$60
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-95,000
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$157,022

Form 990s for Shawn Thornton Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-21990View PDF
2022-122024-10-14990View PDF
2021-122024-10-01990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122020-08-13990View PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 8, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
December 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
December 3, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 27, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
November 27, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Provides grantsFundraising eventsFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
Boston Digital 22 Boston Wharf FL
Boston, MA 02110
Metro area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
County
Suffolk County, MA
Website URL
thorntonfoundation.org/ 
Phone
(617) 635-2466
IRS details
EIN
46-1855613
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2013
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T30: Public Foundations
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Independent
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