Thierer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Thierer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $638,904 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $400,000. 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$638,904
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$6.4 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2024 was down from $725,597 the year before.
54% of its 2024 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 | $725,597 | 15 | $9.2 million |
| 2024 | $638,904 | 13 | $6.4 million |
How to apply
Thierer Family Foundation 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Thierer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 10 | $618,904 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Access Project | Food & basic necessities | $400,000 |
| Sinai Health System | Healthcare | $102,527 |
| Nourishing Hope | Food & basic necessities | $35,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Arts & culture grant | $25,377 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Annual support and prepared meal operations | $25,000 |
| Chicago Botanical Gardens | General funding | $15,000 |
| Greenlight Fund Inc | General funding | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Luncheon | $5,000 |
| Collaborative Arts Institute of Chicago | Arts & culture grant | $5,000 |
| Little Heroes League | Food & basic necessities | $5,000 |
| Manna Food Bank | General funding | $5,000 |
| Northwest Arkansas Food Bank | Food & basic necessities | $5,000 |
| MPN Research Foundation | General funding | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nasrin S Thierer
- Mark A Thierer
- Stephanie Thierer
- Jonathon Thierer
Questions people ask
Does Thierer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thierer Family Foundation give?
$638,904 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Thierer Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Nasrin S Thierer (President), Mark A Thierer (Officer), Stephanie Thierer (Officer) and Jonathon Thierer (Officer).
What does Thierer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, health and arts and culture.