Nita Thiessen Foundation
Accepts applications
Nita Thiessen Foundation is a private foundation in Paris, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 36 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $300,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.7 million
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was up from $836,795 the year before.
23% 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 | $836,795 | 32 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 36 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Dylan H Spencer PO Box 1083, Paris, TX 75461 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (430) 900-1083 |
| What to submit | Direct email to dylan@jjcfequity.com |
What Nita Thiessen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas. It also paid $230,000 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 30 | $1.3 million |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $60,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Impact Church | Donation foroperations. | $300,000 |
| Roots & Wings Inc | Youth & familyliving support | $225,000 |
| Tigertown Mennonite Evangelical Church | Donation for operations. | $200,000 |
| Centro de Rehabilitacion Luz en mi Camino AC | Donation for operations. | $200,000 |
| Lighthouse Mission Church | Donation for operations. | $160,000 |
| Vida 180 | Donation foroperations. | $100,000 |
| Victory Life Church | Donation foroperations. | $60,000 |
| Adult Teen Chalenge of Texas | Donation foroperations. | $40,000 |
| His Little Feet | Religiousministory need | $25,000 |
| Depot Christian School | Donation foroperations. | $25,000 |
| Hopninj AC | Donation foroperations. | $25,000 |
| Como Volunteer Fire Department | Fire emergencies | $20,000 |
| Downtown Food Pantry | Food for needy | $20,000 |
| Word of Life Fellowship INC | General ministryexpenses. | $20,000 |
| Red River Valley Down Syndrome Society | Donation for operations. | $20,000 |
| Casa for Kids Red River Valley | Youth support | $15,000 |
| Lamar County Young Life | Youth support | $15,000 |
| Paris Pregnancy Care Center | Donation foroperatoins. | $15,000 |
| Brookston VFD | Fire emergencies | $10,000 |
| Cash VFD | Fire emergencies | $10,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Paris | Youth support | $10,000 |
| Direct VFD | Fire emergencies | $10,000 |
| Hopewell VFD | Fire emergencies | $10,000 |
| Lamar County Meals on Wheels | Food for needy | $10,000 |
| Lamar Point VFD | Fire emergencies | $10,000 |
| Paris Area Homeschool Athletic Assoc | Youth support for homeschoolsports | $10,000 |
| Sulphur Springs VFD | Fire emergencies | $10,000 |
| Tigertown VFD | Fire emergencies | $10,000 |
| Lamar County United Way | General charityexpenses. | $10,000 |
| CHIPS Foundation | Chisum ISDscholarship | $10,000 |
| Roxton Volunteer Fire Dept | Donation forfire emergencies. | $10,000 |
| Telephone VFD | Fire emergencies. | $10,000 |
| Straight from the Heart | Donation foroperations. | $10,000 |
| Crazy About You Ministries | Donation foroperations. | $10,000 |
| Rural Compassion | Donation foroperations. | $5,000 |
| Individual | Charitable assistance dueto death of family member | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Anna Thiessen
- Kevin Hiebert
- Dylan Spencer
Questions people ask
Does Nita Thiessen Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Nita Thiessen Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Nita Thiessen Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Anna Thiessen (President), Kevin Hiebert (Treasurer) and Dylan Spencer (Secretary).
What does Nita Thiessen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and international.