Vern & Bunny Thelen Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Vern & Bunny Thelen Family Foundation is a private foundation in Antioch, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $45,700 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $22,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$45,700
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$22,500
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was down from $57,400 the year before.
13% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $46,800 | 15 | $924,301 |
| 2023 | $57,400 | 14 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $45,700 | 16 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Matthew Thelen 28955 W Il Route 173, Antioch, IL 60002 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 395-3313 |
| What to submit | Any written request will be considered |
| Restrictions | Must be used for charitable, religious, educational, civicand scientific purposes. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Vern & Bunny Thelen Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 4 | $27,700 |
| Illinois | 12 | $18,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald McDonald House Eastern Wi | Care center | $22,500 |
| Sharing Center | Food for poor | $2,200 |
| Fish of McHenry | Food for poor | $1,500 |
| Community Food Pantry | Food for poor | $1,500 |
| St Francis de Sales | Food for poor | $1,500 |
| Twin Lakes Area Food Pantry | Food for poor | $1,500 |
| Grant Township | Food for poor | $1,500 |
| Loaves & Fishes | Food for poor | $1,500 |
| Open Arms Mission | Food for poor | $1,500 |
| Warren Township Food Pantry | Food for poor | $1,500 |
| Helping Hands | Food for poor | $1,500 |
| St Peters St Vincent Depaul | Food for poor | $1,500 |
| Antioch Area Healthcare Accessibility | Healthcare assistance | $1,500 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society | Food pantry | $1,500 |
| The Chappel Community Care Center | Care center | $1,500 |
| Pm&l Theatre | Community care | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jacob Miles
- Matt Thelen
- Peggy Miles
- Peggy Volpe
- John Thelen
Questions people ask
Does Vern & Bunny Thelen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Vern & Bunny Thelen Family Foundation give?
$45,700 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Vern & Bunny Thelen Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jacob Miles (President), Matt Thelen (Treasurer), Peggy Miles (Secretary) and Peggy Volpe (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Vern & Bunny Thelen Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger.