Private foundation · EIN 36-4622803 · Minnetrista, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Thaler Family Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 31 grants paid, $195K total, median $2,000. 71% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
31
$195K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in MN
71%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.4M

Grants paid in 2025

31 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
David M Thaler Sports CenterMound, MNCommunity services/programs$60K
Independent School District #277Minnetrista, MNEducation$23K
Adath Jeshurun FoundationMinnetonka, MNCommunity services/programs$20K
Harold J Pond Sports CenterMound, MNCommunity services/programs$20K
Westonka District 277 FoundationMound, MNGeneral support$10K
Planned Parenthood Minnesota North Dakotasouth DakotaSt Paul, MNGeneral support$5,000
We Can Community Action NetworkMound, MNCommunity services/programs$5,000
Westonka Food ShelfMound, MNGeneral support$5,000
The American Heart AssociationDallas, TXGeneral support$3,000
Everytown for Gun SafetyNew York, NYGeneral support$2,600
Friends of Mound Westonka High SchoolMound, MNEducation$2,500
Ali Forney CenterNew York, NYGeneral support$2,000
Animal Rescue League of BostonBoston, MAGeneral support$2,000
Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NYGeneral support$2,000
Can-Do-CaninesNew Hope, MNAssistance dog traning for disabled$2,000
Children's Cancer ResearchMinneapolis, MNGeneral support$2,000
ChoiceEden Praire, MNGeneral support$2,000
Friends of the Hennepin County LibraryMinneapolis, MNLibrary support$2,000
Hazelden Betty Ford FoundationCenter City, MNGeneral support$2,000
Island Park Village Hall Preservation SocietyMound, MNGeneral support$2,000
Lake Minnetonka AssociationExcelsior, MNGeneral support$2,000
Minnesota Public RadioSt Paul, MNGeneral support$2,000
Mound Westonka Baseball Dugout ClubMound, MNGeneral support$2,000
St Jude's Childrens HospitalChicago, ILGeneral support$2,000
Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation IncDallas, TXGeneral support$2,000
The American Cancer SocietyMinneapolis, MNGeneral support$2,000
The Gillespie Senior CenterMound, MNCommunity services/programs$2,000
The National Lgbtq Task ForceWashington, DCGeneral support$2,000
Twin Cities Public TelevisionSt Paul, MNGeneral support$2,000
Veterans Legal ServicesBoston, MAGeneral support$2,000
Tonka Bots Booster ClubMound, MNGeneral support$1,000

By state: Minnesota 22 · New York 3 · Texas 2 · Massachusetts 2 · Illinois 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Thaler Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Minnetrista, Minnesota, administered in care of Sharon Thaler, tax-exempt since 2008. 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 Thaler Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Thaler Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $195K across 31 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Thaler Family Foundation give?

Minnesota (22 grants), New York (3 grants), Texas (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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