Oscar & Hildegard Thiele Scholarship Fund
Accepts applications
Oscar & Hildegard Thiele Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Columbus, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $44,500 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $9,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$44,500
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$9,500
- Assets$0
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $28,500 the year before.
50% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $20,500 | 21 | $78,363 |
| 2024 | $28,500 | 20 | $52,464 |
| 2025 | $44,500 | 18 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Thiele Scholarship Co Huntington B PO Box 1558 Dept EA4E86, Columbus, OH 43216 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (330) 764-7253 |
| What to submit | Buckeye high school standard scholarship form |
| Deadlines | April 30 |
| Restrictions | Application available upon request |
What Oscar & Hildegard Thiele Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 13 | $40,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kent State University | Scholarships | $9,500 |
| Ohio University | Scholarships | $7,500 |
| Ohio State University | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Ashland University | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Bowling Green State University | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Cuyahoga Community College | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Cleveland State University | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| University of Dayton | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Lorain County Community College | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Ohio Northern University | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| University of Findlay | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| University of Toledo | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Coastal Carolina University | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| University of South Florida | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Scholarships | $500 |
| Baldwin Wallace University | Scholarships | $500 |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | Scholarships | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- John Oberholtzer
- Michael Thiele
- Principal Buckeye Sr High School
- Huntington National Bank
Questions people ask
Does Oscar & Hildegard Thiele Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 30.
How much does Oscar & Hildegard Thiele Scholarship Fund give?
$44,500 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Oscar & Hildegard Thiele Scholarship Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists John Oberholtzer (Committee), Michael Thiele (Committee), Principal Buckeye Sr High School (Committee) and Huntington National Bank (Trustee).
What does Oscar & Hildegard Thiele Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.