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Thelen Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Clarkston, Michigan · EIN 326456393

Thelen Family Foundation is a private foundation in Clarkston, Michigan. In tax year 2023 it gave $225,150 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $8,500 and the largest $86,400. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

How to apply

Thelen 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Thelen Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan8$181,850

Grants paid in 2023

All 8 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Loyola High School
Detroit, MI
Supporting Tuition for Students$86,400
Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency
Pontiac, MI
Underprivileged Families$51,000
Dominican Sisters of Mary
Ann Arbor, MI
Helping Catholic Nuns Spread Minmistry$20,000
Christian FAmily Movement
Dexter, MI
Help Family Ministry$10,000
Archdiocese of Detroit
Detroit, MI
Parish Ministry$7,000
Lori's Voice
Coopersville, MI
Children with physical disabilities$5,000
Archdioces of Detroit
Detroit, MI
Parish Ministry$1,950
St Ritas Parish
Holly, MI
Parish Support$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Thelen Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Thelen Family Foundation give?

$225,150 in tax year 2023, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $8,500.

Who runs Thelen Family Foundation?

Its 2023 filing lists Kathleen Thelen (Trustee) and Daniel Thelen (Trustee).

What does Thelen Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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