Vern & Bunny Thelen Family Foundation
EIN 200260049Total Given 2016–2024
$398K
114 grants · $44K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$4K
typical micro grants · $3K–$4K
grant size
73%
deep partner · 19/26 multi-year
repeat
$1.2M
Assets (2024)
26
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
MATTHEW THELEN
Phone
(847) 395-3313
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
ANY WRITTEN REQUEST WILL BE CONSIDERED.
Restrictions
AWARDS TO ORGANIZATIONS MUST BE USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, CIVIC, SCIENTIFIC AND RESEARCH PURPOSES, INCLUDING, FOR SUCH PURPOSES, THE MAKING OF DISTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY AS EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $22K | $0 | $28K | 14 |
| 2017 | $39K | $0 | $31K | 13 |
| 2018 | $39K | $654K | $35K | 15 |
| 2020 | $81K | $0 | $36K | 15 |
| 2021 | $63K | $0 | $69K | 14 |
| 2022 | $50K | $0 | $135K | 14 |
| 2023 | $47K | $924K | $27K | 15 |
| 2024 | $57K | $1.2M | $94K | 14 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 114 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$3K
Median
$4K
Average
$3K
75th Pctl
$4K
Maximum
$25K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
JM
Jacob Miles
President
Leadership
MT
Matt Thelen
Treasurer
Leadership
PM
Peggy Miles
Secretary
Leadership
PV
Peggy Volpe
Board Member
JT
John Thelen
Board Member
MT
Matthew R Thelen
President
Leadership
JM
Jacob Miles
Vice President
Leadership
PM
Peggy Miles
Treasurer
Leadership
AK
Ann T Kroupa
Secretary
Leadership
PV
Peggy Volpe
Board Member
MT
Matthew R Thelen
President
Leadership
PM
Patrick Mayette
Vice President
Leadership
AK
Ann T Kroupa
Treasurer
Leadership
ST
Samantha Thelen
Secretary
Leadership
MT
Matthew R Thelen
President
Leadership
PM
Patrick Mayette
Vice President
Leadership
AK
Ann T Kroupa
Treasurer
Leadership
ST
Samantha Thelen
Secretary
Leadership
MT
Matthew R Thelen
President
Leadership
PT
Peter Thelen
Treasurer
Leadership
AK
Ann T Kroupa
Secretary
Leadership
PM
Patrick Mayette
Director
MT
Matthew R Thelen
President
Leadership
PT
Peter Thelen
Treasurer
Leadership
AK
Ann T Kroupa
Secretary
Leadership
MV
Margaret Volpe
Director
TM
Thomas F Miles
President
Leadership
MT
Matthew R Thelen
Treasurer
Leadership
AK
Ann T Kroupa
Secretary
Leadership
MV
Margaret Volpe
Director
TM
Thomas F Miles
President
Leadership
MT
Matthew R Thelen
Treasurer
Leadership
AK
Ann T Kroupa
Secretary
Leadership
MV
Mary Beth Varak
Director
MV
Margaret Volpe
Director
ST
Steven Thelen
Director
Grants Awarded (114 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Brain Tumor Association | Chicago, IL | $25,000 | BRAIN TUMOR RESEARCH | 2020 |
| Us Pain Foundation Inc | West Hartford, CT | $25,000 | HEALTH CARE RESEARCH | 2023 |
| Sharing Center | Trevor, WI | $6,200 | FOOD FOR POOR | 2023 |
| Fish of McHenry | McHenry, IL | $4,500 | FOOD FOR POOR | 2021 |
| Community Food Pantry | Richmond, IL | $4,500 | FOOD FOR POOR | 2021 |
| St Francis De Sales | Lake Zurich, IL | $4,500 | FOOD FOR POOR | 2021 |
| Twin Lakes Area Food Pantry | Twin Lakes, WI | $4,500 | FOOD FOR POOR | 2021 |
| Grant Township | Ingleside, IL | $4,500 | FOOD FOR POOR | 2021 |
| Loaves Fishes | Genoa City, WI | $4,500 | FOOD FOR POOR | 2021 |
| Open Arms Mission | Antioch, IL | $4,500 | FOOD FOR POOR | 2021 |
| Sharing Center | Trevor, WI | $4,500 | FOOD FOR POOR | 2021 |
| Warren Township Food Pantry | Gurnee, IL | $4,500 | FOOD FOR POOR | 2021 |
| Helping Hands | Spring Grove, IL | $4,500 | FOOD FOR POOR | 2021 |
| St Peters St Vincent Depaul | Spring Grove, IL | $4,500 | FOOD FOR POOR | 2021 |
| Alzheimer'S Association Greater Il | Chicago, IL | $4,500 | MEDIAL RESEARCH | 2021 |
| St Vincent De Paul Society | Libertyville, IL | $4,500 | FOOD PANTRY | 2021 |
| The Chappel Community Care Center | McHenry, IL | $4,500 | CARE CENTER | 2021 |
| Fish of McHenry | McHenry, IL | $4,100 | FOOD FOR POOR | 2024 |
| Community Food Pantry | Richmond, IL | $4,100 | FOOD FOR POOR | 2024 |
| St Francis De Sales | Lake Zurich, IL | $4,100 | FOOD FOR POOR | 2024 |
| Twin Lakes Area Food Pantry | Twin Lakes, WI | $4,100 | FOOD FOR POOR | 2024 |
| Grant Township | Ingleside, IL | $4,100 | FOOD FOR POOR | 2024 |
| Loaves & Fishes | Genoa City, WI | $4,100 | FOOD FOR POOR | 2024 |
| Open Arms Mission | Antioch, IL | $4,100 | FOOD FOR POOR | 2024 |
| Sharing Center | Trevor, WI | $4,100 | FOOD FOR POOR | 2024 |