Private foundation · EIN 82-3715560 · Ballwin, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Tietjen 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: 17 grants paid, $516K total, median $1,000. 59% of grants stayed in Missouri.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
17
$516K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in MO
59%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lutheran School of Theology ChicagoChicago, ILTo further the exempt purpose of the organizaiton$330K
Lutheran High NorthMacomb, MITo further the exempt purpose of the organizaiton$75K
Trinity Lutheran ChurchTown and Country, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the organizaiton$65K
Lutheran Fam & Childrens ServiceSt Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the organizaiton$27K
Opportunity InternationalCarol Stream, ILTo further the exempt purpose of the organizaiton$10K
Camp Wartburg (lutheran Fam & Childrens Service)Waterloo, ILTo further the exempt purpose of the organizaiton$2,000
Central States Synod Evangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaKansas City, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the organizaiton$1,000
CrossingsSt Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the organizaiton$1,000
Friends of Lantern HillChesterfield, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the organizaiton$1,000
Nurses for NewbornsMaplewood, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the organizaiton$1,000
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TXTo further the exempt purpose of the organizaiton$1,000
Children of GraceSan Franciso, CATo further the exempt purpose of the organizaiton$500
Gateway 180 Homeless ServicesSt Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the organizaiton$500
Wings of HopeChesterfield, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the organizaiton$500
Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & AquariumSanibel, FLTo further the exempt purpose of the organizaiton$250
Lutheran Association for Specialized Education (lase)St Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the organizaiton$250
Lutheran Elementary School AssociationSt Louis, MOTo further the exempt purpose of the organizaiton$250

By state: Illinois 3 · Missouri 10 · Michigan 1 · Texas 1 · California 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Tietjen Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Ballwin, Missouri, administered in care of Laurence J Tietjen, 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 Tietjen 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 Tietjen Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $516K across 17 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Tietjen Family Foundation give?

Illinois (3 grants), Missouri (10 grants), Michigan (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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