THE SHANE THURSTON FOUNDATION, INC.
To empower children to build self-confidence, self-love and self-worth by improving access to educational programs that support positive mental health and stronger academic foundations.
About THE SHANE THURSTON FOUNDATION, INC.
The Shane Thurston Foundation (established 2019) is a Colorado-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that honors Shane Thurston by helping children overcome academic gaps and build confidence through access to tutoring, arts, and music programs.
The Foundation operates a Giving Fund that awards sponsorships to K–12 Colorado students for tutoring hours, art/music tuition, and supplies, and it raises operating funds through annual fundraising events including an annual golf tournament.
Notable achievements
Verified 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Organization recognized as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) (established February 22, 2019) and holds an official IRS determination letter.
Year-over-year giving growth (2022–2025)
Since 2022 the Foundation’s Giving Fund has grown substantially: 2022 — 103 sponsorships / $50,071.31; 2023 — 194 sponsorships / $94,575.00; 2024 — 368 sponsorships / $179,521; 2025 — 269 sponsorships / $131,251.20.
Program scale to date
Across 2022–2025 the Foundation has provided hundreds of sponsorships and disbursed cumulative funds in the low hundreds of thousands to support tutoring and arts/music access for Colorado children.
At a glance
- EIN
- 83-3684111
- Location
- Thornton, CO
- Website
- shanethurstonfoundation.org
- On Mahalo since
- November 2025
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