How to apply
Direct email to dylan@jjcfequity.com Contact: Dylan H Spencer, Po Box 1083, Paris, Tx, 4309001083 Deadlines: Not applicable. Restrictions: Not applicable.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 35 of 36 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Impact ChurchParis, TX | Donation foroperations. | $300K |
| Roots & Wings IncHoney Grove, TX | Youth & familyliving support | $225K |
| Tigertown Mennonite Evangelical ChurchHoney Grove, TX | Donation for operations. | $200K |
| Centro de Rehabilitacion Luz En Mi Camino AcMX | Donation for operations. | $200K |
| Lighthouse Mission ChurchHoney Grove, TX | Donation for operations. | $160K |
| Vida 180El Paso, TX | Donation foroperations. | $100K |
| Victory Life ChurchDurant, OK | Donation foroperations. | $60K |
| Adult Teen Chalenge of TexasDeport, TX | Donation foroperations. | $40K |
| His Little FeetWindsor, CO | Religiousministory need | $25K |
| Depot Christian SchoolGreenville, TX | Donation foroperations. | $25K |
| Hopninj AcMX | Donation foroperations. | $25K |
| Como Volunteer Fire DepartmentComo, TX | Fire emergencies | $20K |
| Downtown Food PantryParis, TX | Food for needy | $20K |
| Word of Life Fellowship IncSchroon Lake, NY | General ministryexpenses. | $20K |
| Red River Valley Down Syndrome SocietyParis, TX | Donation for operations. | $20K |
| Casa for Kids Red River ValleyParis, TX | Youth support | $15K |
| Lamar County Young LifeParis, TX | Youth support | $15K |
| Paris Pregnancy Care CenterParis, TX | Donation foroperatoins. | $15K |
| Brookston VfdBrookston, TX | Fire emergencies | $10K |
| Cash VfdGreenville, TX | Fire emergencies | $10K |
| Children's Advocacy Center of ParisParis, TX | Youth support | $10K |
| Direct VfdSumner, TX | Fire emergencies | $10K |
| Hopewell VfdSumner, TX | Fire emergencies | $10K |
| Lamar County Meals on WheelsParis, TX | Food for needy | $10K |
| Lamar Point VfdParis, TX | Fire emergencies | $10K |
| Paris Area Homeschool Athletic AssocParis, TX | Youth support for homeschoolsports | $10K |
| Sulphur Springs VfdSulphur Springs, TX | Fire emergencies | $10K |
| Tigertown VfdSumner, TX | Fire emergencies | $10K |
| Lamar County United WayParis, TX | General charityexpenses. | $10K |
| Chips FoundationParis, TX | Chisum ISDscholarship | $10K |
| Roxton Volunteer Fire DeptRoxton, TX | Donation forfire emergencies. | $10K |
| Telephone VfdTelephone, TX | Fire emergencies. | $10K |
| Straight From the HeartParis, TX | Donation foroperations. | $10K |
| Crazy About You MinistriesDenison, TX | Donation foroperations. | $10K |
| Rural CompassionCA | Donation foroperations. | $5,000 |
By state: Texas 30 · INTL 3 · Oklahoma 1 · Colorado 1 · New York 1
About this foundation
Nita Thiessen Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Paris, Texas, administered in care of Dylan H Spencer, 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.
Does Nita Thiessen Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Direct email to dylan@jjcfequity.com Deadlines: Not applicable..
How much does Nita Thiessen Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $1.7M across 36 grants, a median of $13K.
Where does Nita Thiessen Foundation give?
Texas (30 grants), INTL (3 grants), Oklahoma (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
More foundations near Paris that accept applications
All in Texas| Foundation | Based in | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ram Foundationsince 2009 | Paris, TX | $2.2M80 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $37M |
| Martha David and Bagby Lennox Foundationsince 1985 | Paris, TX | $1.1M1 grants · 2025 | $1.1M | Yes | $12M |
| Paris Legacy Foundation Incsince 1997 | Paris, TX | $550K8 grants · 2025 | $48K | Yes | $10M |
| First Federal Community Foundation Incsince 1997 | Paris, TX | $144K25 grants · 2025 | $3,000 | Yes | $3.4M |