Thornton S Jr and Katrina D Glide Foundation
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About Thornton S Jr and Katrina D Glide Foundation
Provide grants and direct charitable support to qualified organizations focused on animal protection, land and wildlife conservancy, agricultural purposes, preservation of land in its natural state, and support for opera, symphony and similar civic organizations; operate a closed-door sanctuary and rescue program for equines and other farm animals.
Focus Areas
animal protectionequine sanctuary and rescuefarm animal rescueland and wildlife conservancyagricultural purposespreservation of landarts and civic organizations (opera, symphony)
Who They Fund
rescued and sanctuary animals (dogs, elephants, wolves, burros, donkeys, livestock)underserved rural community members receiving low-cost/no-cost veterinary care (e.g., Covelo, CA)individuals with developmental disabilities and their families (including Down syndrome programs)
About Thornton S Jr and Katrina D Glide Foundation
Thornton S Jr and Katrina D Glide Foundation combines animal protection with land preservation and civic arts, and its recent checks show a steady preference for practical, direct-service support. One of the clearest patterns is repeated funding for pet-assisted therapy at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, with grants of $30,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025. The foundation also backs equine and large-animal work, including transportation support for Mundi the elephant at Elephant Aid International and equipment for Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue’s large-animal handling needs. Beyond animals, it funds organizations working in land and wildlife conservancy, such as The Vital Ground Foundation, and civic groups tied to arts and community life. Its giving reaches both operating needs and specific projects: veterinary equipment, food and medical care, enclosure improvements, therapy programs, and rescue logistics. The mix suggests a foundation that favors tangible, program-level help for organizations serving animals, habitat, and selected public-benefit cultural institutions, rather than broad unrestricted support alone.
What Thornton S Jr and Katrina D Glide Foundation Funds
Animal care is the most visible thread in the grant list. Sacramento Zoo received $48,000 in 2025 for a vet equipment purchase, specifically an endoscope system for veterinary care of the zoo’s animals. Pasadena Humane got $17,000 in 2023 for its wildlife program, and another $11,000 in 2024 to continue work as an expert in wildlife care. The foundation also supports rescue and sanctuary operations: Oscar’s Place Adoption Center and Sanctuary received $10,000 for direct medical treatment for rescued donkeys, while Wonder Dog Rescue received $10,000 for food, medicine, spay/neuter, surgery, and supplies. In therapy and disability-related programming, Villa Esperanza Services received $10,000 for its animal therapy program for students and adults with special needs, and Club 21 Learning and Resource Center received $10,000 for educational pathways for people with Down syndrome and their families.
How Thornton S Jr and Katrina D Glide Foundation Gives
Typical grants are small to mid-sized, with a p25 of $5,000, a median of $6,000, and a p75 of $7,000. The recent list also shows some larger project awards, including $48,000 grants and multiple $30,000 grants. The foundation files as a private foundation with $33,013,456 in assets and gives $3,251,000 annually. Its pattern is repeat funding: Huntington Hospital appears across 2023, 2024, and 2025, and several other organizations also recur across multiple years. The grant programs listed accept unsolicited applications, including an annual grant program and a general grant program.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$1.1M
Total Assets
$33M
Total Revenue
$3.7M
Total Expenses
$4.3M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $5K and $7K, with a median of $6K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$6K
75th Percentile
$7K
Geographic Reach
Local28 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
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