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THE THOROFARE FOUNDATION

Bluffton, SC Tax ID: 11-3522682

The Thorofare Foundation is a philanthropic organization in Bluffton, SC, with assets of $376,282, focusing on funding initiatives across several U.S. cities and states, and is directed by George W. Cole.

About THE THOROFARE FOUNDATION

Comprehensive foundation profile based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing

The Thorofare Foundation, based in Bluffton, South Carolina, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling $376,282. In the most recent fiscal year, the foundation reported expenses of $16,750 and revenue of $18,939. The foundation is involved in philanthropy and foundations, focusing on funding initiatives across various cities and states in the United States. Some of the cities funded by the foundation include Andover, Atlanta, Beaufort, and New York, among others. The foundation supports projects in states such as Georgia, Maine, New Jersey, and New York. The foundation is directed by George W. Cole, who does not receive compensation for his role.

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Key Statistics
Total Assets $376K
Total Awarded This Year $17K
Average Grant Size $6
Total Grants (Previous Year) 3,749
Open to New Applicants
% New Applicants Funded
Contact Information
Bluffton, SC
Geographic Funding Distribution

Financials

Total Assets
$376K

+2.6% from previous year

Annual Grants
$17K

12 grants awarded in 2024

Expense Ratio
88.4%

Of total revenue spent on programs

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Assets Over Time

Grants

Grant Awards
PurposeLocation
$5,000THE ISLAND INSTITUTEUNRESTRICTEDRockland, ME, US2022
$5,000THE ISLAND INSTITUTEUNRESTRICTEDRockland, ME, US2023
$5,000THE ISLAND INSTITUTEUNRESTRICTEDRockland, ME, US2024
$3,000ACLU FOUNDATIONUNRESTRICTEDBeaverton, OR, US2022
$3,000ACLU FOUNDATIONUNRESTRICTEDBeaverton, OR, US2023
$3,000ACLU FOUNDATIONUNRESTRICTEDBeaverton, OR, US2024
$2,000ISLEAN HAUT BOAT SERVICESUNRESTRICTEDStonington, ME, US2022
$2,000ISLEAN HAUT BOAT SERVICESUNRESTRICTEDStonington, ME, US2023
$2,000ISLEAN HAUT BOAT SERVICESUNRESTRICTEDStonington, ME, US2024
$1,000FRIENDS OF PB CONSERVANCYUNRESTRICTEDMiddleton, WI, US2022

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Leadership & Staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

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GEORGE W COLE

DIRECTOR

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Last updated on August 25, 2025

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