Joseph and Mildred Thelen Memorial Foundation
Historical FunderPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 87-4037959 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JOSEPH AND MILDRED THELEN MEMORIAL |
|---|---|
| Address | DECHERT LLP 2929 ARCH STREET, PHILADELPHIA PA 191042808 |
| Phone | 2159942655 |
| Form and materials | COMPLETE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
30% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Netherland-America Foundation Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| The Population Council Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Sundari Foundation Inc | Miami, FL | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Project Home Gloria Casarez Residence | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The Evoluer House | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Rockdale Temple | Cincinnati, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy | Bryn Mawr, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness | Chicago, PA | Unrestricted | $516 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $435,516 | 10 |
| 2023 | $400,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513169349101136
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-4037959
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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