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The Ervil A Thiel and Ronald E Thiel Charitable Trust

Preselected recipients only Colorado Springs, Colorado · EIN 486373749

The Ervil A Thiel and Ronald E Thiel Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $275,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $40,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $271,000 the year before.

0% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$303,3408$5.6 million
2023$271,0009$6.1 million
2024$275,0009$6.3 million

How to apply

The Ervil A Thiel and Ronald E Thiel Charitable Trust 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Ervil A Thiel and Ronald E Thiel Charitable Trust funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Kansas.

StateGrantsAmount
Kansas5$165,000
Georgia1$30,000
Texas1$30,000
Colorado1$25,000
Pennsylvania1$25,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 9 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
KS
Upgrade tech on multiple platforms for students, faculty and staff. Replace laptops and invest in two new software systems$40,000
Ottawa University
Ottawa, KS
Help students with crisis needs - food, rent, utilities etc. Student supplies for community engagement campus ministries$40,000
First Baptist Church
Overland Park, KS
Foundation repair & replacement of main entrance doors & sidewalk, remodel children's ministry classroom$40,000
American Cancer Society
Atlanta, GA
Provides transportation for cancer patients and their caregivers staying at the hope lodge kansas city to ensure they can comfortably arrive and depart medical appointments. Hope lodge has been supporting patients for over 24 years.$30,000
American Heart Association
Dallas, TX
To support "nation of lifesavers movement" initiative to turn bystanders into lifesavers through nationwide cpa and aed awareness & education$30,000
Camp Christy Corporation
Scott City, KS
Funds to attract & entertain coampers' famili and guests like building a rock wall; more water activities$30,000
American Baptist Foundation
Valley Forge, PA
Program for creating an endowmnet for church and workshops for the congregation$25,000
American Red Cross
Colorado Springs, CO
Financial need for those affected by home fires to include a place to stay, clothes, food and other critical items.$25,000
First Baptist Church
Colby, KS
New carpet in education wing of church$15,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Ervil A Thiel and Ronald E Thiel Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Ervil A Thiel and Ronald E Thiel Charitable Trust give?

$275,000 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.

Who runs The Ervil A Thiel and Ronald E Thiel Charitable Trust?

Its 2024 filing lists Integrity Bank and Trust (Trustee).

What does The Ervil A Thiel and Ronald E Thiel Charitable Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.

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