Thewes Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Thewes Family Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $380,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $90,000. 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$380,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$90,000
- Assets$12.0 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $340,000 the year before.
7% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $268,500 | 14 | $7.4 million |
| 2024 | $340,000 | 15 | $7.9 million |
| 2025 | $380,000 | 14 | $12.0 million |
How to apply
Thewes 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 Thewes Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 10 | $245,000 |
| Georgia | 3 | $100,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $35,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LC Pastoral Services Incorporated | Promote the delivery of social and welfare services | $90,000 |
| Pinecrest Academy | Promote and defend faithful catholic education | $65,000 |
| Consecrated Women Inc | Promote christian religion | $50,000 |
| Sacred Heart Apostolic School | Priestly formation for the legionaries of christ | $35,000 |
| Everest Academy | To promote catholic education | $30,000 |
| CRC NA Inc | Promote christian religion | $20,000 |
| St Thomas More Academy | To inform and educate students in the catholic faith | $20,000 |
| The Dove's Nest Inc | Promote christian religion | $15,000 |
| Missionaries of Charity | Promote christian religion | $12,500 |
| Right to Life - Lifespan Education Fund | Non-denominational and non-political organization dededicated to the protection of vulnerable human life from conception through natural death. | $12,500 |
| The Divine Mercy | Promote christian religion | $12,500 |
| Mary's Mantle | Promote a safe, faith-based, and caring environment that supports the transition into motherhood with a focus on spiritual, emotional, physical, educational, and vocational well-being of mother and child. | $7,500 |
| Mother and Unborn Baby Care | Dedicated to preventing abortions by helping mothers to continue their pregnancies through christ-centered peer counseling, ultrasound and significant material support. | $5,000 |
| The Lennon Pregnancy Center | To enable parents to choose life for their unborn children and to raise their children in loving families. Accomplish mission by offering enrichment, advice, education, material assistance and other non-judgmental support. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Leonard J Gayeski
- Mary Ann Tollett
- Katherine Browne
- Madeline Thewes
Questions people ask
Does Thewes Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thewes Family Foundation give?
$380,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs Thewes Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Leonard J Gayeski (Vice-President/Treasurer), Mary Ann Tollett (President/Director), Katherine Browne (Director) and Madeline Thewes (Director).
What does Thewes Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.