Loretha and Paul Thiele Charitable Tr
Preselected recipients only
Loretha and Paul Thiele Charitable Tr is a private foundation in Nashville, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $585,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$585,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$15.6 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $555,020 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $510,000 | 12 | $11.7 million |
| 2024 | $555,020 | 11 | $12.2 million |
| 2025 | $585,000 | 12 | $15.6 million |
How to apply
Loretha and Paul Thiele Charitable Tr 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 Loretha and Paul Thiele Charitable Tr funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 12 | $585,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SGMC Berrien Campus Hospital | General support | $250,000 |
| Vsu Music | General support | $100,000 |
| Berrien County Sheriff Department | General support | $100,000 |
| Family Connectioncommuties in Scho | General support | $50,000 |
| Carey Dorsey Perry Memorial Library | General support | $25,000 |
| Berrien County Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Berrien County High School Fine Art | General support | $10,000 |
| Angels Among US Pet Rescue | General support | $10,000 |
| Berrien County 4-H | General support | $7,500 |
| Berrien County FFA | General support | $7,500 |
| Family Connections - Berrien Babies | General support | $4,000 |
| Berrien Middle School | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Parrish Akins
- Linda Butler
- Steve Akins
- Callie Akins
- Chandler Akins
Questions people ask
Does Loretha and Paul Thiele Charitable Tr accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Loretha and Paul Thiele Charitable Tr give?
$585,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Loretha and Paul Thiele Charitable Tr?
Its 2025 filing lists Parrish Akins (Trustee), Linda Butler (Trustee), Steve Akins (Trustee) and Callie Akins (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Loretha and Paul Thiele Charitable Tr fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.