Therese Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Therese Foundation is a private foundation in St Paul, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $180,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$180,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $170,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $155,000 | 12 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $170,000 | 12 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $180,000 | 11 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Therese 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 Therese Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $60,000 |
| California | 2 | $40,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $20,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Night Ministry Chicago | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Hellen Keller International | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Living Goods | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Against Malaria Foundation | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Partners in Health | General operating support | $20,000 |
| New Incentives | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Educate Girls | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Greater Twin Cities United Way | Annual campaign | $10,000 |
| Jeremiah Program | General operating support | $10,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | General operating support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Quigley
- Roland D Nimis
- Kayla Nimis
Questions people ask
Does Therese Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Therese Foundation give?
$180,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Therese Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Quigley (President), Roland D Nimis (Vice Preside) and Kayla Nimis (Secretary).
What does Therese Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.