Private foundation · EIN 87-3687076 · Highlands Ranch, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Thies Foundation Inc

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, $152K total, median $18K. 78% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
9
$152K
Median grant
$18K
Stays in CO
78%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Food Bank of the RockiesDenver, COGeneral purpose grant$25K
Project Angel HeartDenver, COGeneral purpose grant$23K
The Gathering PlaceTulsa, OKGeneral purpose grant$23K
Denver KidsDenver, COGeneral purpose grant$20K
Resource CentralBoulder, COGeneral purpose grant$18K
Drifter's Hearts of HopeFranktown, COGeneral purpose grant$17K
The Wild Animal SanctuaryKeenesburg, COGeneral purpose grant$12K
Colorado Youth for a ChangeDenver, COGeneral purpose grant$10K
American Foundation for Suicide PreventionNew York, NYGeneral purpose grant$5,000

By state: Colorado 7 · Oklahoma 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Thies Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, administered in care of John Thies, 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 Thies Foundation Inc 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 Thies Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $152K across 9 grants, a median of $18K.

Where does Thies Foundation Inc give?

Colorado (7 grants), Oklahoma (1 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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