Private foundation · EIN 32-6456393 · Clarkston, Michigan · Public & societal benefit

Thelen Fam Foundation Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2023 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $182K total, median $8,500. 100% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2023
8
$182K
Median grant
$8,500
Stays in MI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.9M

How to apply

Contact: Daniel Thelen, 7930 Dixie, Clarkston, 2487908183, thelen.daniel@yahoo.com

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2023 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2023

8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $182K; Part I reports $225K in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
Loyola High SchoolDetroit, MISupporting Tuition for Students$86K
Oakland Livingston Human Services AgencyPontiac, MIUnderprivileged Families$51K
Dominican Sisters of MaryAnn Arbor, MIHelping Catholic Nuns Spread Minmistry$20K
Christian Family MovementDexter, MIHelp Family Ministry$10K
Archdiocese of DetroitDetroit, MIParish Ministry$7,000
Lori's VoiceCoopersville, MIChildren with physical disabilities$5,000
Archdioces of DetroitDetroit, MIParish Ministry$1,950
St Ritas ParishHolly, MIParish Support$500

About this foundation

Thelen Fam Foundation Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Clarkston, Michigan, administered in care of Daniel Thelen, tax-exempt since 2018. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Thelen Fam Foundation Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2023 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Thelen Fam Foundation Tr give each year?

In tax year 2023 it paid $182K across 8 grants, a median of $8,500.

Where does Thelen Fam Foundation Tr give?

Michigan (8 grants), per its latest filing.

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