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The Henry L Thielen Trust

Preselected recipients only Red Bud, Illinois · EIN 680514881

The Henry L Thielen Trust is a private foundation in Red Bud, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $55,226 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $8,284 and the largest $38,658. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $52,252 the year before.

0% of its 2025 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
2023$54,0713$1.2 million
2024$52,2523$1.2 million
2025$55,2263$1.3 million

How to apply

The Henry L Thielen 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 Henry L Thielen Trust funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois3$55,226

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
St Peter United Church of Christ
Red Bud, IL
Religious$38,658
City of Red Bud
Red Bud, IL
Civic$8,284
Red Bud Comm Unit SD # 132 Charitable Trust
Red Bud, IL
Educational$8,284

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Henry L Thielen Trust accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Henry L Thielen Trust give?

$55,226 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $8,284.

Who runs The Henry L Thielen Trust?

Its 2025 filing lists Cathleen Thompson (Trustee) and Suzanne Harms (Trustee).

What does The Henry L Thielen Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, community development and education.

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