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Theis Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Carmel, Indiana · EIN 412222079

Theis Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Carmel, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $14,450 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $875 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

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

Giving in 2025 was up from $2,905 the year before.

67% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$3,6304$59,040
2024$2,9054$59,464
2025$14,4506$45,490

How to apply

Theis Foundation Inc 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 Theis Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California1$10,000
Indiana5$4,450

Grants paid in 2025

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
St Elizabeth Cathlic Church
Altadena, CA
support$10,000
Family Promise
Indianapolis, IN
support$1,700
Oconnor House
Carmel, IN
support$1,000
Wheeler Mission
Indianapolis, IN
support$750
St Elizabeth Seton Church
Carmel, IN
support$500
Saws
Indianapolis, IN
activity support$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Theis Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

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

How much does Theis Foundation Inc give?

$14,450 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $875.

Who runs Theis Foundation Inc?

Its 2025 filing lists James Theis (President), Stephanie Teebe (Vice President) and Vickie Theis (Sec-Treasure).

What does Theis Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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