Private foundation · EIN 48-6373749 · Colorado Spgs, Colorado · Arts, culture & humanities

Ervil a & Ronald E Thiel Charitable Trust

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $275K total, median $30K. 11% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
9
$275K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in CO
11%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Central Baptist Theological SeminarKansas City, KSUpgrade tech on multiple platforms for students, faculty and staff. replace laptops and invest in two new software systems$40K
Ottawa UniversityOttawa, KSHelp students with crisis needs - food, rent, utilities etc. student supplies for community engagement campus ministries$40K
FIRST Baptist ChurchOverland Park, KSFoundation repair & replacement of main entrance doors & sidewalk, remodel children's ministry classroom$40K
American Cancer SocietyAtlanta, GAProvides transportation for cancer patients and their caregivers staying at the hope lodge kansas city to ensure they can comfortably arriv…$30K
American Heart AssociationDallas, TXTo support "nation of lifesavers movement" initiative to turn bystanders into lifesavers through nationwide cpa and aed awareness & educati…$30K
Camp Christy CorporationScott City, KSFunds to attract & entertain coampers' famili and guests like building a rock wall; more water activities$30K
American Baptist FoundationValley Forge, PAProgram for creating an endowmnet for church and workshops for the congregation$25K
American Red CrossColorado Springs, COFinancial need for those affected by home fires to include a place to stay, clothes, food and other critical items.$25K
FIRST Baptist ChurchColby, KSNew carpet in education wing of church$15K

By state: Kansas 5 · Georgia 1 · Texas 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Ervil a & Ronald E Thiel Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Colorado Spgs, Colorado, administered in care of Smith County State Bank & Trust C, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 Ervil a & Ronald E Thiel Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Ervil a & Ronald E Thiel Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $275K across 9 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Ervil a & Ronald E Thiel Charitable Trust give?

Kansas (5 grants), Georgia (1 grants), Texas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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