The Ervil a Thiel and Ronald E Thiel Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyColorado Springs, Colorado · EIN 48-6373749 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
87% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa University | Ottawa, KS | Help students with crisis needs - food, rent, utilities etc. student supplies for community engagement campus ministries | $40,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Overland Park, KS | Foundation repair & replacement of main entrance doors & sidewalk, remodel children's ministry classroom | $40,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | Provides transportation for cancer patients and their caregivers staying at the hope lodge kansas city to ensure they can comfortably… | $30,000 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | To support "nation of lifesavers movement" initiative to turn bystanders into lifesavers through nationwide cpa and aed awareness &… | $30,000 |
| Camp Christy Corporation | Scott City, KS | Funds to attract & entertain coampers' famili and guests like building a rock wall; more water activities | $30,000 |
| American Baptist Foundation | Valley Forge, PA | Program for creating an endowmnet for church and workshops for the congregation | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross | Colorado Springs, CO | Financial need for those affected by home fires to include a place to stay, clothes, food and other critical items. | $25,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Colby, KS | New carpet in education wing of church | $15,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($40,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $275,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $271,000 | 9 |
| 2022 | $303,340 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641319349104474
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 48-6373749
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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