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THURSTON FOUNDATION

CARMEL, IN 351754670

The Thurston Foundation is a Carmel, Indiana-based philanthropic organization with over $17 million in assets, focusing on education, community development, housing, and human services across several U.S. states.

Overview

About THURSTON FOUNDATION

The Thurston Foundation, based in Carmel, Indiana, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling $17,057,242. In the most recent fiscal year, the foundation reported expenses of $1,167,155 and revenue of $151,026. The foundation focuses its funding efforts on areas such as education, community and economic development, housing development, and human services. It supports projects in various cities across the United States, including Bloomington, Carmel, Columbus, Franklin, Indianapolis, La Grange, Louisville, North Palm Beach, Philadelphia, Portage, Westfield, Whitland, and Zionsville. The foundation operates primarily in the states of Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The leadership team includes Marcia Thurston Roberts as President, who works 10 hours per week with a compensation of $10,000, and directors Tim Thurston and Jim Thurston, who each work 1 hour per week without compensation.

Focus Areas

EducationCommunity and economic developmentHousing developmentHuman services

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Key Statistics
Total Assets $17.1M
Total Awarded This Year $912K
Average Grant Size $34K
Total Grants (Previous Year) 7,415
Open to New Applicants
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% New Applicants Funded
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Contact Information
CARMEL, IN US
Geographic Funding Distribution

Financials

Total Assets
$17,057,242

in 2024, compared to $18,073,246 in 2023

Annual Grants
$912,000

27 grants awarded in 2024

Program Expenses
85%

Of total expenses go to programs

Annual Grant Distribution
Revenue vs Expenses
Assets Over Time

Grants

Grant Awards
PurposeLocation
$170,000THE OAKS ACADEMYEDUCATION1301 E 16TH STREET INDIANAPOLIS, IN US2023
$160,000THE OAKS ACADEMYEDUCATION1301 E 16TH STREET INDIANAPOLIS, IN US2024
$100,000GLEANERSHUNGER RELIEF PROGRAMS3737 WALDEMERE AVENUE INDIANAPOLIS, IN US2024
$75,000DOVE RECOVERY HOUSEADDICTION RECOVERY3351 N MERIDIAN STREET SUITE 110 INDIANAPOLIS, IN US2023
$75,000DOVE RECOVERY HOUSEADDICTION RECOVERY3351 N MERIDIAN STREET SUITE 110 INDIANAPOLIS, IN US2024
$75,000SERVANTS AT WORKGENERAL SUPPORTPO BOX 68831 INDIANAPOLIS, IN US2024
$63,000GLEANERSHUNGER RELIEF PROGRAMS3737 WALDEMERE AVENUE INDIANAPOLIS, IN US2023
$55,000SERVANTS AT WORKGENERAL SUPPORTPO BOX 68831 INDIANAPOLIS, IN US2023
$50,000OUTREACHYOUTH HOMELESS PROGRAMMINGPO BOX 11416 INDIANAPOLIS, IN US2023
$50,000FAY BICCARD GLICK NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERF.A.S.T. PROGRAM2990 W 71ST STREET INDIANAPOLIS, IN US2024
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People

Leadership & Staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

Title
MTR
MARCIA THURSTON ROBERTS
PRESIDENT$400002022
MTR
MARCIA THURSTON ROBERTS
PRESIDENT$130002023
MTR
MARCIA THURSTON ROBERTS
PRESIDENT$100002024
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TIM THURSTON
DIRECTOR$02022
JT
JIM THURSTON
DIRECTOR$02022
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TIM THURSTON
DIRECTOR$02023
JT
JIM THURSTON
DIRECTOR$02023
TT
TIM THURSTON
DIRECTOR$02024
JT
JIM THURSTON
DIRECTOR$02024
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer

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Last updated on August 25, 2025