Joseph and Mildred Thelen Memorial Foundation
Accepts applications
Joseph and Mildred Thelen Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $435,516 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$435,516
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$11.1 million
- New grantees90%
Giving in 2024 was up from $400,000 the year before.
90% of its 2024 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 | $400,000 | 2 | $10.5 million |
| 2024 | $435,516 | 10 | $11.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Joseph and Mildred Thelen Memorial Dechert LLP 2929 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-2808 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (215) 994-2655 |
| What to submit | Complete scholarship application |
What Joseph and Mildred Thelen Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $250,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $135,516 |
| Florida | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Netherland-America Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| The Population Council Inc | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Sundari Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Project Home Gloria Casarez Residence | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The Evoluer House | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Rockdale Temple | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness | Unrestricted | $516 |
Officers and trustees
- Kristin Johnson
Questions people ask
Does Joseph and Mildred Thelen Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Joseph and Mildred Thelen Memorial Foundation give?
$435,516 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Joseph and Mildred Thelen Memorial Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kristin Johnson (Director, Pres, Treas, Secr).
What does Joseph and Mildred Thelen Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.