Alvin F & Ruth K Thiem Charitable Foundation Inc
Historical FunderPenfield, New York · EIN 16-1419723 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,500 and $40,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THIEM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 88 WHEELOCK ROAD, PENFIELD NY 14526 |
| Phone | 5852326697 |
| NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Form and materials | NO PARTICULAR FORM OR CONTENT REQUIRED BUT MUST BE ON REQUESTER'S LETTERHEAD. MUST INCLUDE 501(C)(3) OR EQUIVALENT INFORMATION. |
| Deadlines | BOARDS REVIEWS REQUESTS AS SUBMITTED |
| Restrictions | NO STATED RESTRICTIONS HOWEVER GRANTS ARE GENERALLY PROVIDED FOR EDUCATION AND EDUCATIONAL PURSUITS AND OTHER GRANT REQUESTS THAT HAVE A LONG TERM IMPACT ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Community College | Rochester, NY | Scholarships | $95,000 |
| Nazareth College | Rochester, NY | Scholarships | $90,000 |
| Univ of Rochester - Nursing Program | Rochester, NY | Unrestricted grant for nursing program | $56,000 |
| Flaum Eye Inst at University of Roc | Rochester, NY | Unrestricted grant | $40,000 |
| Roberts Wesleyan College | Rochester, NY | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Golisano Children's Hospital | Rochester, NY | Unrestricted grant | $17,000 |
| Humane Society at Lollypop Farm | Fairport, NY | Unrestricted grant | $12,000 |
| Aquinas Institute | Rochester, NY | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Willow Center | Rochester, NY | Unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| St Paul's Lutheran School | Hilton, NY | Unrestricted grant | $8,500 |
| Hochstein Music School | Rochester, NY | Unrestricted grant | $8,500 |
| Jewish Home Foundation | Rochester, NY | Unrestricted grant | $7,500 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($84,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $463,500 | 16 |
| 2024 | $504,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $525,850 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621279349102112
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 16-1419723
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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