VERN & BUNNY THELEN FAMILY FOUNDATION
Antioch, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
20-0260049
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Antioch, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
20-0260049
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
AI Summary
The VERN & BUNNY THELEN FAMILY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 organization that is currently open for unsolicited proposals, focusing on grantmaking within the foundations sector. In 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $45.7K across 9 grantees. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

American Brain Tumor Association
Chicago, IL
$42K
6%

SHARING CENTER INC
Trevor, WI
$38.7K
6%
TWIN LAKES AREA FOOD PANTRY INC
TWIN LAKES, WI
$33K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
16
Median 1st year grant
$1.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to VERN & BUNNY THELEN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
Yes. VERN & BUNNY THELEN FAMILY FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does VERN & BUNNY THELEN FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
VERN & BUNNY THELEN FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Connecticut. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are VERN & BUNNY THELEN FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from VERN & BUNNY THELEN FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,250. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does VERN & BUNNY THELEN FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, VERN & BUNNY THELEN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $46 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did VERN & BUNNY THELEN FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, VERN & BUNNY THELEN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include American Brain Tumor Association, SHARING CENTER INC, and TWIN LAKES AREA FOOD PANTRY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to VERN & BUNNY THELEN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting VERN & BUNNY THELEN FAMILY FOUNDATION’s website.
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