Private foundation · EIN 84-7009225 · Nashville, Georgia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Loretha and Paul Thiele Charitable 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $585K total, median $15K. 100% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$585K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in GA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$16M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sgmc Berrien Campus HospitalNashville, GAGeneral support$250K
Vsu MusicValdosta, GAGeneral support$100K
Berrien County Sheriff DepartmentNashville, GAGeneral support$100K
Family Connectioncommuties in SchoNashville, GAGeneral support$50K
Carey Dorsey Perry Memorial LibraryNashville, GAGeneral support$25K
Berrien County FoundationNashville, GAGeneral support$20K
Berrien County High School Fine ArtNashville, GAGeneral support$10K
Angels Among US Pet RescueAlpharetta, GAGeneral support$10K
Berrien County 4-HNashville, GAGeneral support$7,500
Berrien County FFANashville, GAGeneral support$7,500
Family Connections - Berrien BabiesNashville, GAGeneral support$4,000
Berrien Middle SchoolNashville, GAGeneral support$1,000

About this foundation

Loretha and Paul Thiele Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Nashville, Georgia, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Loretha and Paul Thiele Charitable Tr 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 Loretha and Paul Thiele Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $585K across 12 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Loretha and Paul Thiele Charitable Tr give?

Georgia (12 grants), per its latest filing.

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