The Thelen Family Foundation
Bay City, MI, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
20-5997526
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Bay City, MI, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
20-5997526
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Thelen Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Michigan, with smaller grants awarded in Alabama and Florida. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BAY AREA WOMEN'S CENTER
$13.8K
5%
ST CATHERINE OF SIENA ACADEMY
$9K
3%
DELTA COLLEGE FOUNDATION
$6K
2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Thelen Family Foundation?
No. The Thelen Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Thelen Family Foundation give?
The Thelen Family Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, Alabama, and Florida. 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 The Thelen Family Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Thelen Family Foundation fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Thelen Family Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Thelen Family Foundation awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $25 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Thelen Family Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Thelen Family Foundation awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include BAY AREA WOMEN'S CENTER, ST CATHERINE OF SIENA ACADEMY, and DELTA COLLEGE FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Thelen Family Foundation?
The Thelen Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.