The Thalden Foundation
Invitation OnlyAshland, Oregon · EIN 43-1851426 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $3,000.
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
4% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peace House | Ashland, OR | Promotion of nonviolent conflict resolution | $10,000 |
| Ashland News | Ashland, OR | Promotion of sustainable news | $5,000 |
| Grants Pass Museum of Art | Grants Pass, OR | Promotion of the arts | $3,000 |
| Havurah Shir Hadash | Ashland, OR | Promotion of religious awareness | $3,000 |
| Repertory Singers | Ashland, OR | Promotion of the arts | $3,000 |
| Rogue Valley Art Association | Medford, OR | Art award/prize recipient | $3,000 |
| Great Applegate Community Development Copporation Dba a Greater Applegate | Jacksonville, OR | Art award/prize | $2,500 |
| Living Opportunities Inc | Medford, OR | Art award/prize recipient | $2,500 |
| Wataru Sugiyama | Ashland, OR | Art award/prize recipient | $2,500 |
| Ashland Gallery Association | Ashland, OR | Promote art | $2,000 |
| Bee Girl | Ashland, OR | Educate community to foster bee conservation | $2,000 |
| The Talent Gallery LLC | Talent, OR | Art award/prize recipient | $2,000 |
| Ashland Chamber of Commerce | Ashland, OR | Promotion of ashland attractions | $1,938 |
| Newspirit Village | Ashland, OR | Support construction of low-cost fire resistant housing. | $1,468 |
| Ashland Independent Film Festival | Ashland, OR | Promote art | $1,000 |
| Vision to Learn | Los Angeles, CA | Art award/prize recipient | $1,000 |
| Ashland Community Health Foundation | Ashland, OR | Support community health and wellness initiatives | $500 |
| Britt Festival | Jacksonville, OR | Promote music | $300 |
| Rogue Valley Mentoring | Medford, OR | Provide mentoring at no-cost | $300 |
| Rogue Valley Peace Choir | Ashland, OR | Promotion of the arts | $300 |
| Jefferson Public Radio Foundation | Ashland, OR | Promotion of the arts and education | $200 |
| Jackson County Fuel Committee | Phoenix, OR | Provide heating to low-income families | $50 |
The return also lists 21 grants to individuals ($40,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $87,556 | 43 |
| 2023 | $110,305 | 56 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349103971
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1851426
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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