Thaler Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Thaler Family Foundation is a private foundation in Minnetrista, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $195,100 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$195,100
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $170,000 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 | $169,200 | 27 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $170,000 | 29 | $4.2 million |
| 2025 | $195,100 | 31 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
Thaler 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 Thaler Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 22 | $175,500 |
| New York | 3 | $6,600 |
| Texas | 2 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $4,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| David M Thaler Sports Center | Community services/programs | $60,000 |
| Independent School District #277 | Education | $23,000 |
| Adath Jeshurun Foundation | Community services/programs | $20,000 |
| Harold J Pond Sports Center | Community services/programs | $20,000 |
| Westonka District 277 Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Minnesota North Dakotasouth Dakota | General support | $5,000 |
| We Can Community Action Network | Community services/programs | $5,000 |
| Westonka Food Shelf | General support | $5,000 |
| The American Heart Association | General support | $3,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety | General support | $2,600 |
| Friends of Mound Westonka High School | Education | $2,500 |
| Ali Forney Center | General support | $2,000 |
| Animal Rescue League of Boston | General support | $2,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General support | $2,000 |
| Can-Do-Canines | Assistance dog traning for disabled | $2,000 |
| Children's Cancer Research | General support | $2,000 |
| Choice | General support | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Hennepin County Library | Library support | $2,000 |
| Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Island Park Village Hall Preservation Society | General support | $2,000 |
| Lake Minnetonka Association | General support | $2,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | General support | $2,000 |
| Mound Westonka Baseball Dugout Club | General support | $2,000 |
| St Jude's Childrens Hospital | General support | $2,000 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| The American Cancer Society | General support | $2,000 |
| The Gillespie Senior Center | Community services/programs | $2,000 |
| The National LGBTQ Task Force | General support | $2,000 |
| Twin Cities Public Television | General support | $2,000 |
| Veterans Legal Services | General support | $2,000 |
| Tonka Bots Booster Club | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sharon Thaler
Questions people ask
Does Thaler Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thaler Family Foundation give?
$195,100 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Thaler Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sharon Thaler (Director).
What does Thaler Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and animals.