Thunen Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Thunen Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Berkeley, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $50,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$50,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2024 was down from $58,000 the year before.
12% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $58,000 | 16 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 17 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Thunen Family Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Thunen Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $4,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $4,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $4,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $4,000 |
| New York | 1 | $4,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $3,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uc Berkeley Foundation | Charitable and for donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Center for Independent Living | Charitable and for donee's exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Charitable and for donee's exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| First Nations Development Institute | Charitable and for donee's exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Intrepid Fallen Heros Fund | Charitable and for donee's exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Uso | Charitable and for donee's exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Wings of America | Charitable and for donee's exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Ibs Eshinni - Kakushinni Chair | Charitable and for donee's exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | Charitable and for donee's exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Students Rising Above | Charitable and for donee's exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program | Charitable and for donee's exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Kqed TV | Charitable and for donee's exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Alameda County | Charitable and for donee's exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Reach West for Special Aduts | Charitable and for donee's exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Williams College | Charitable and for donee's exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| National Disaster Search Dog Foundation | Charitable and for donee's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation - the Cal Fund | Charitable and for donee's exempt purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher Thunen
- Carol Thunen
Questions people ask
Does Thunen Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thunen Family Foundation Inc give?
$50,000 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Thunen Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Christopher Thunen (President) and Carol Thunen (Secretary & Treasurer).
What does Thunen Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.