The John M and Joan F Thalheimer Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The John M and Joan F Thalheimer Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $511,835 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$511,835
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$12.2 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was down from $593,884 the year before.
35% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $593,884 | 46 | $11.6 million |
| 2024 | $511,835 | 40 | $12.2 million |
How to apply
The John M and Joan F Thalheimer Family Charitable 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 The John M and Joan F Thalheimer Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $125,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $105,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $82,450 |
| New York | 9 | $76,100 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $36,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $16,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $15,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $6,785 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Epilepsy Society | General fund | $100,000 |
| Barnes Foundation | General fund | $75,000 |
| The Brody Jewish Center Hillel at the University of Virginia | General fund | $75,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | General fund | $25,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | General fund | $25,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | General fund | $16,100 |
| Hias Inc | General fund | $15,000 |
| National Partnership for Women and Families Inc | General fund | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General fund | $15,000 |
| William J Brennan Center for Justice Inc | General fund | $15,000 |
| Palazzo Strozzi Foundation USA | General fund | $15,000 |
| Mitzvah Circle Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Perelman Jewish Day School | General fund | $10,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General fund | $10,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists Inc | General fund | $10,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution | General fund | $8,000 |
| New Israel Fund | General fund | $7,500 |
| Congregation Shaare Emeth | General fund | $6,785 |
| Southern Environment Law Center | General fund | $6,100 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc - Jimmy Fund | General fund | $5,000 |
| Obama Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Religous Action Center | General fund | $5,000 |
| Seeds of Peace Inc | General fund | $5,000 |
| Autoimmune Hepatitis Association | General fund | $5,000 |
| Headstrong | General fund | $5,000 |
| Chief and Calla Bell Scholarship Foundation | General fund | $3,000 |
| League of Women Voters Education Fund | General fund | $3,000 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence | General fund | $2,500 |
| Storycorps Inc | General fund | $2,500 |
| Admirals Cove Foundation | General fund | $2,500 |
| Human Rights Watch Inc | General fund | $1,500 |
| Lawrence Humane Society | General fund | $1,500 |
| Rivanna Conservation Alliance | General fund | $1,100 |
| American Whitewater | General fund | $1,000 |
| Colorado College | General fund | $1,000 |
| Hmi Fund | General fund | $1,000 |
| Foundation to Combat Antisemitism | General fund | $1,000 |
| Art From Ashes | General fund | $250 |
| Foundation for District 11 | General fund | $250 |
| Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary | General fund | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Joan F Thalheimer
- Gwen T Goodkin
- Emily R Thalheimer-Reiner
Questions people ask
Does The John M and Joan F Thalheimer Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The John M and Joan F Thalheimer Family Charitable Foundation give?
$511,835 in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The John M and Joan F Thalheimer Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joan F Thalheimer (Trustee), Gwen T Goodkin (Trustee) and Emily R Thalheimer-Reiner (Trustee).
What does The John M and Joan F Thalheimer Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.