The Thelen Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBay City, Michigan · EIN 20-5997526 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$26K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$580K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $615 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
0% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Fish Tales | Pinconning, MI | To enhance charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Midland Street Merchants Association | Bay City, MI | To enhance charitable activities | $2,500 |
| Good Sumaritan Rescue Mission of Bay City | Bay City, MI | To enhance charitable activities | $2,059 |
| All Saints Central High School | Bay City, MI | To enhance learning activities | $2,000 |
| Bangor Central Elementary School | Bay City, MI | To enhance learning activities | $2,000 |
| Corpus Christi Parish | Bay City, MI | To enhance charitable activities | $2,000 |
| New Beginnings Christian Church | Saginaw, MI | To enhance charitable activities | $2,000 |
| Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church | Bay City, MI | To enhance charitable activities | $2,000 |
| Resurrection of the Lord Parish | Standish, MI | To enhance charitable activities | $1,500 |
| St Stanislaus Church | Bay City, MI | To enhance charitable activities | $1,500 |
| ARC of Bay County | Bay City, MI | To enhance charitable activities | $1,000 |
| Bay-Arenac ISD | Bay City, MI | To enhance charitable activities | $615 |
| Essexville-Hampton Public Schools | Essexville, MI | To enhance learning activities | $500 |
| McGuire PTO | Mt Pleasant, MI | To enhance charitable activities | $500 |
| Pullen Elementary School | Mt Pleasant, MI | To enhance learning activities | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,674 | 15 |
| 2024 | $25,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $28,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620839349100407
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5997526
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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