Herb Thyen Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Herb Thyen Family Foundation is a private foundation in Jasper, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $113,500 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$113,500
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $98,500 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $99,000 | 14 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $98,500 | 14 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $113,500 | 18 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Herb Thyen 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.
What Herb Thyen Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 18 | $113,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Reins Therapeutic | Charitable | $30,000 |
| St Meinrad Seminary | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Sisters of St Benedict | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Holy Trinity School | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Memorial Medical Center Found | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Joseph Church | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Trotter House | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Vincennes University Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Dubois County Museum | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul Society | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Anderson Woods | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Crisis Connection | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Mentors for Youth | Charitable | $2,500 |
| St John Bosco Youth Min | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Tri State Catholic Radio | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Survivors of Suicide | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Arts | Charitable | $500 |
| Sirs | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ron Thyen
- John T Thyen
- James C Thyen
- Mary Sue Gates
- Michael Thyen
- Carol Haas
Questions people ask
Does Herb Thyen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Herb Thyen Family Foundation give?
$113,500 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Herb Thyen Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ron Thyen (President), John T Thyen (Director), James C Thyen (Director) and Mary Sue Gates (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Herb Thyen Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.