THE THIELEN FOUNDATION INC C/O LUKAS INVEISS
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The Thielen Foundation Inc, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Minnesota, Illinois, and North Carolina, with a total of $314.4K distributed among 37 grantees in the 2024 filing year. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
ADAM THIELEN IS AN AMERICAN FOOTBALL WIDE RECEIVER WHO PLAYS IN THE NFL FOR THE CAROLINA PANTHERS. TOGETHER WITH HIS WIFE, CAITLIN, AND SONS, ASHER AND HUDSON, THE THIELEN FOUNDATION HAS BEEN FORMED TO HELP SERVE, EDUCATE, AND INSPIRE THOSE IN NEED. WITH AN OVERARCHING THEME ON YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, THE THIELEN FOUNDATION AIMS TO CREATE PROGRAMS THAT WILL EQUIP AND EMPOWER KIDS TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL IN LIFE.
Cause Areas
4
American football
Youth development
Communication media
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION
$290.1K
10%
V3 SPORTS INC
$250K
8%
THE SALVATION ARMY
$215.5K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
12
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$35K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE THIELEN FOUNDATION INC C/O LUKAS INVEISS?
No. THE THIELEN FOUNDATION INC C/O LUKAS INVEISS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE THIELEN FOUNDATION INC C/O LUKAS INVEISS give?
THE THIELEN FOUNDATION INC C/O LUKAS INVEISS primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Illinois, and North Carolina. 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 THIELEN FOUNDATION INC C/O LUKAS INVEISS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE THIELEN FOUNDATION INC C/O LUKAS INVEISS fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE THIELEN FOUNDATION INC C/O LUKAS INVEISS make each year?
In 2024, THE THIELEN FOUNDATION INC C/O LUKAS INVEISS awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $314 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE THIELEN FOUNDATION INC C/O LUKAS INVEISS fund recently?
In 2024, THE THIELEN FOUNDATION INC C/O LUKAS INVEISS awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION, V3 SPORTS INC, and THE SALVATION ARMY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE THIELEN FOUNDATION INC C/O LUKAS INVEISS?
THE THIELEN FOUNDATION INC C/O LUKAS INVEISS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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