FLORA L THORNTON FOUNDATION
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2023 · Form 990PF · revenue $1.9M · expenses $2.8M · assets $33.6M
- EIN
- 95-3855595
- Address
- 633 BATTERY ST STE 100, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111-1812
- NTEE code
- -
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (trust)
- Ruling date
- October 1983 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (private foundation) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Private non-operating foundation
- Cross-check
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Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
4 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Hamilton | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2022-2023 | $136,000 | $272,000 | 2 |
| Kay Tornborg (former) | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2017-2020 | $87,010 | $261,030 | 1 |
| Kay Tornborg Retired 10312022 (former) | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2021 | $55,696 | $55,696 | 1 |
| Russell Hamilton Hired 212022 (former) | CHIEF OF STAFF | 2021 | $21,545 | $21,545 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
11 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laney Thornton | TRUSTEE | 2017-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jane Thornton Jones | TRUSTEE | 2020-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Anne Chapman Thornton | TRUSTEE | 2020-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jennifer Thornton Wieland | TRUSTEE | 2017-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Charles Thornton Iii | TRUSTEE | 2017-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Richard Galofaro | TRUSTEE | 2018-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Edward A Landry Dec'D 08312020 (former) | TRUSTEE EMERITUS | 2019 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Elizabeth Thornton Troy (former) | TRUSTEE | 2017-2019 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Eric Small (former) | TRUSTEE | 2017-2019 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Edward A Landry (former) | TRUSTEE EMERITUS | 2017-2018 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Richard Galafaro (former) | TRUSTEE | 2017 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2023 · 7 people listed · 1 paid, $136K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUSSELL HAMILTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 25 | $136,000 | - | $0 | $136,000 | 2 |
| LANEY THORNTON | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JANE THORNTON JONES | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANNE CHAPMAN THORNTON | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JENNIFER THORNTON WIELAND | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHARLES THORNTON III | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RICHARD GALOFARO | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 7 people listed · 1 paid, $136K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUSSELL HAMILTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 25 | $136,000 | - | $0 | $136,000 | 2 |
| LANEY THORNTON | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JANE THORNTON JONES | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANNE CHAPMAN THORNTON | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JENNIFER THORNTON WIELAND | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHARLES THORNTON III | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RICHARD GALOFARO | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 8 people listed · 2 paid, $77K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAY TORNBORG RETIRED 10312022 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $55,696 | - | $0 | $55,696 | 1 |
| RUSSELL HAMILTON HIRED 212022 | CHIEF OF STAFF | 25 | $21,545 | - | $0 | $21,545 | 1 |
| LANEY THORNTON | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JANE THORNTON JONES | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANNE CHAPMAN THORNTON | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JENNIFER THORNTON WIELAND | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHARLES THORNTON III | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RICHARD GALOFARO | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 7 people listed · 1 paid, $87K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAY TORNBORG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $87,010 | - | $0 | $87,010 | 1 |
| LANEY THORNTON | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JANE THORNTON JONES | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANNE CHAPMAN THORNTON | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JENNIFER THORNTON WIELAND | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHARLES THORNTON III | TRUSTEE | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RICHARD GALOFARO | TRUSTEE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 8 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANEY THORNTON | TRUSTEE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EDWARD A LANDRY DEC'D 08312020 | TRUSTEE EMERITUS | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ELIZABETH THORNTON TROY | TRUSTEE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ERIC SMALL | TRUSTEE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JENNIFER THORNTON WIELAND | TRUSTEE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHARLES THORNTON III | TRUSTEE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KAY TORNBORG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RICHARD GALOFARO | TRUSTEE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 8 people listed · 1 paid, $87K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAY TORNBORG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $87,010 | - | $0 | $87,010 | 1 |
| LANEY THORNTON | TRUSTEE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EDWARD A LANDRY | TRUSTEE EMERITUS | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ELIZABETH THORNTON TROY | TRUSTEE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ERIC SMALL | TRUSTEE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JENNIFER THORNTON WIELAND | TRUSTEE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHARLES THORNTON III | TRUSTEE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RICHARD GALOFARO | TRUSTEE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 8 people listed · 1 paid, $87K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAY TORNBORG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $87,010 | - | $0 | $87,010 | 1 |
| LANEY THORNTON | TRUSTEE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| EDWARD A LANDRY | TRUSTEE EMERITUS | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ELIZABETH THORNTON TROY | TRUSTEE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ERIC SMALL | TRUSTEE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JENNIFER THORNTON WIELAND | TRUSTEE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHARLES THORNTON III | TRUSTEE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RICHARD GALAFARO | TRUSTEE | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2023 · 67 grants to organizations · $2.2M
2022 · 72 grants to organizations · $2.5M
2021 · 70 grants to organizations · $2.5M
2020 · 68 grants to organizations · $2.1M
2019 · 72 grants to organizations · $2.4M
2018 · 92 grants to organizations · $2.4M
2017 · 75 grants to organizations · $2.2M
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
Contributors listed on Schedule B of the Form 990-PF: name, city and state as filed (street addresses are not shown), with total and noncash contributions for the year. A link to an organization's page is tagged Fuzzy with its name-similarity score (0 to 1) when it rests on name and state; Schedule B lists no EIN, so no link here is an exact identifier match.
2017 · 3 contributors · $1.3M
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FLORA THORNTON ADMINISTRATIVE TRUST | Organization or other | LOS ANGELES, CA | $750,436 | $750,436 | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2017 · filing |
| 2 | FLORA THORNTON ADMINISTRATIVE TRUST | Organization or other | LOS ANGELES, CA | $337,807 | $337,807 | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2017 · filing |
| 3 | FLORA THORNTON ADMINISTRATIVE TRUST | Organization or other | LOS ANGELES, CA | $246,574 | $246,574 | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2017 · filing |
Contributors listed here are as reported on the filing. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $1,868,252 | $2,799,472 | $33,591,485 | $33,591,485 | - | - | $136,000 | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $1,993,804 | $3,108,521 | $34,522,705 | $34,522,705 | - | - | $136,000 | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $2,207,626 | $4,889,299 | $35,831,764 | $35,831,764 | - | - | $77,241 | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $4,746,575 | $2,724,043 | $38,514,045 | $38,514,045 | - | - | $87,010 | - | - |
| 2019 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $1,986,148 | $2,937,693 | $36,383,294 | $36,383,294 | - | - | $4,488 | - | - |
| 2018 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $2,869,286 | $2,809,840 | $37,335,321 | $37,335,321 | - | - | $87,010 | - | - |
| 2017 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $2,938,526 | $2,792,340 | $37,282,514 | $37,279,343 | $1,334,817 | - | $87,010 | - | - |
Connected to
Organizations that list some of the same people on their returns (officers, directors, key employees on this organization’s latest return), and related organizations it lists on Schedule R.
- THE LANEY AND PASHA THORNTON FOUNDATION San Francisco, CA · 1 person in common (Russell Hamilton)
Funders of this organization
Not reported: no grants to this organization appear in the filings we have (tax years 2010 to 2025).
Similar organizations
Ranked without any AI: same NTEE code first, then the same NTEE group; then revenue within 2x, 5x or 10x; then the same state; then similar name and mission text. Same state only · More (32)
| Organization | State | NTEE | Latest revenue | Latest expenses | Top-paid title | Top pay | Why similar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THORNTON FOUNDATION DELAWARE | CA | T20 | $2,267,872 | $4,658,271 | PRESIDENT | $116,667 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FLORA FAMILY FOUNDATION | CA | T20 | $2,769,366 | $6,880,926 | PRESIDENT | $373,587 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state |
| THORNTON FAMILY FOUNDATION | TX | T20 | $1,841,226 | $199,258 | PRESIDENT, TREASURER, AND DIRECTOR | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| WC AND EJ THORNTON FOUNDATION | CO | T20 | $1,131,121 | $298,572 | Exec Dir | $20,190 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| FLORADON FOUNDATION | NV | Not reported | $2,007,175 | $3,122,482 | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR/INVESTMENT OFFICER | $155,500 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| THORNTON TOWNSHIP FOUNDATION INC | IL | S80 | $2,553,747 | $2,567,283 | TREASURER | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| L & L FOUNDATION | NY | Z99 | $1,230,980 | $494,527 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| THORNTON FOUNDATION | CA | Not reported | $6,719,225 | $3,106,289 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 5x, same state |
| THORACIC FOUNDATION | MA | Not reported | $746,280 | $677,086 | Trustee | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| MICHAEL E THORNTON FOUNDATION | TX | P60 | $475,602 | $456,608 | VICE PRESIDENT | $77,000 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| SHAWN THORNTON FOUNDATION INC | MA | T30 | $471,982 | $240,508 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| L & L FOUNDATION | NY | Not reported | $795,100 | $569,676 | VICE PRES., TREASURER & DIRECTOR | $24,000 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| THORNTON FOUNDATION | FL | Not reported | $10,314,480 | $162,691 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 10x |
| GRANT THORNTON FOUNDATION | IL | T20 | $219,516 | $175,516 | DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN (THRU 05/2024) | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 10x |
| THORNTON TOMASETTI FOUNDATION | NY | T22 | $201,242 | $171,869 | TREASURER | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 10x |
| THORSON FOUNDATION | IL | Not reported | $242,867 | $200,796 | PRESIDENT | $4,000 | Similar name, revenue within 10x |
| THORNBURG FOUNDATION | NM | T20 | $15,189,769 | $8,187,818 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $285,922 | Similar name, revenue within 10x |
| THE THORA FOUNDATION | CA | Not reported | -$5,552 | $51,815 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x, same state |
| TA THORNTON FOUNDATION | MD | Not reported | $31,965 | $66,903 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
| TRI THORNTON FOUNDATION | TX | T22 | $184,911 | $363,510 | SECRETARY | $0 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
| THORNTON FAMILY FOUNDATION | MA | Not reported | $729 | $10,874 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
| CLAUDE C THORNTON FOUNDATION | MD | T50 | $24,195 | $26,917 | Owner | $0 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
| EDMUND B THORNTON FOUNDATION | IL | Not reported | $22 | $9,613 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
| THE THORNE FOUNDATION | SC | Not reported | $18,697 | $58,954 | MBR/DIRECTOR | $0 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
| THORNTON FAMILY FOUNDATION INC | MD | T30 | $51,990 | $104,272 | PRESIDENT | $12,000 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
Who funds organizations like this
Grantors that funded the 32 most similar organizations. Ranked by total given to them. Foundations (990-PF) and donor-advised fund sponsors only. Same matching as Funders above (by EIN, or by name for foundations).
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2023 · Form 990PF · $2,799,472 spent · pay $136,000 · grants $2,222,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $2,222,000 | 79.4% | |
| Fees: other professional | $354,348 | 12.7% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $136,000 | 4.9% | |
| Fees: legal | $39,789 | 1.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $24,000 | 0.9% | |
| Other expenses | $17,327 | 0.6% | |
| Taxes | $6,008 | 0.2% | |
| Total | $2,799,472 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990PF · $3,108,521 spent · pay $136,000 · grants $2,498,500 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $2,498,500 | 80.4% | |
| Fees: other professional | $360,609 | 11.6% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $136,000 | 4.4% | |
| Taxes | $56,684 | 1.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $24,000 | 0.8% | |
| Other expenses | $22,738 | 0.7% | |
| Fees: legal | $9,990 | 0.3% | |
| Total | $3,108,521 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990PF · $4,889,299 spent · pay $77,241 · grants $2,478,500 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $2,478,500 | 50.7% | |
| Other expenses | $1,961,303 | 40.1% | |
| Fees: other professional | $230,003 | 4.7% | |
| Taxes | $104,406 | 2.1% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $77,241 | 1.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $30,395 | 0.6% | |
| Fees: legal | $7,451 | 0.2% | |
| Total | $4,889,299 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990PF · $2,724,043 spent · pay $87,010 · grants $2,112,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $2,112,000 | 77.5% | |
| Fees: other professional | $417,166 | 15.3% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $87,010 | 3.2% | |
| Fees: accounting | $56,680 | 2.1% | |
| Other expenses | $36,213 | 1.3% | |
| Taxes | $11,581 | 0.4% | |
| Fees: legal | $3,393 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $2,724,043 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990PF · $2,937,693 spent · pay $4,488 · grants $2,379,790 · events $1,882
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $2,379,790 | 81.0% | |
| Fees: other professional | $386,240 | 13.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $104,580 | 3.6% | |
| Other expenses | $32,974 | 1.1% | |
| Taxes | $24,321 | 0.8% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $4,488 | 0.2% | |
| Fees: legal | $3,418 | 0.1% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $1,882 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $2,937,693 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990PF · $2,809,840 spent · pay $87,010 · grants $2,353,030 · events $3,007
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $2,353,030 | 83.7% | |
| Fees: other professional | $267,139 | 9.5% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $87,010 | 3.1% | |
| Taxes | $32,578 | 1.2% | |
| Other expenses | $29,622 | 1.1% | |
| Fees: legal | $22,854 | 0.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $14,600 | 0.5% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $3,007 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $2,809,840 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990PF · $2,792,340 spent · pay $87,010 · grants $2,233,800 · events $18,431
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $2,233,800 | 80.0% | |
| Fees: other professional | $277,965 | 10.0% | |
| Taxes | $144,149 | 5.2% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $87,010 | 3.1% | |
| Other expenses | $26,932 | 1.0% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $18,431 | 0.7% | |
| Fees: legal | $4,053 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $2,792,340 | 100% |