The award bestowed by Candid honors the world’s most ethical and trusted nonprofits.
CLINTON, S.C. — Thornwell, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving children and families throughout Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, is proud to announce it has been awarded the 2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid, the world’s most comprehensive source of nonprofit information. This recognition represents the highest level of transparency awarded by Candid and affirms Thornwell’s steadfast commitment to financial integrity, ethical practices, and impactful mission delivery.
For nearly 150 years, Thornwell has been a trusted leader in child and family well-being, offering a continuum of services including foster care, family strengthening programs, educational support, and transitional living for young adults. By achieving the Platinum Seal, Thornwell provides donors and stakeholders with clear insights into its financial stewardship and program outcomes.
“Donors want and deserve to know if their gifts are being used by a transparent, effective organization. When seeing Thornwell’s ratings, donors can further trust that we are able to meet our mission goals efficiently,” said Tiffany Massey, Thornwell’s Director of Annual Fund Operations. “It brings a lot of peace of mind knowing their investment will be well used.”
In 2024, 79 cents of every dollar was invested directly into programs serving children and families, a testament to the organization’s dedication to maximizing impact.
“Thornwell donors, staff, and volunteers are faithful stewards. They are trustworthy, responsible, steadfast, and ethical,” said Thornwell President Myron Wilkins. “This recognition from Candid humbles us and energizes us to continue serving children and families who need us most.”
Thornwell invites donors, partners, and community members to explore its nonprofit profiles and learn more about its impact at thornwell.org/our-impact.
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About Thornwell
Founded in 1875, Thornwell is a diverse Non-Profit Christian ministry across South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida on a mission to provide safe and nurturing environments where we educate, equip, and support children and families to thrive. Thornwell believes family changes everything in a child’s life. Thornwell addresses the welfare of children not as a singular event but as a comprehensive, ongoing cycle of services and support designed to help children and families, no matter what stage of life they’re in. Thornwell is a Platinum award recipient for financial transparency by Candid and a 4-star charity by Charity Navigator. Thornwell believes in maintaining the highest levels of financial transparency and accountability. Learn more about Thornwell and its services for children and families in need at http://thornwell.org.
