The Thies Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyHighlands Ranch, Colorado · EIN 87-3687076 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$152K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$18,000
Total assets$3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,000 and $22,500.
From the return
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
22% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Denver, CO | General purpose grant | $25,000 |
| Project Angel Heart | Denver, CO | General purpose grant | $22,500 |
| The Gathering Place | Tulsa, OK | General purpose grant | $22,500 |
| Denver Kids | Denver, CO | General purpose grant | $20,000 |
| Resource Central | Boulder, CO | General purpose grant | $18,000 |
| Drifter's Hearts of Hope | Franktown, CO | General purpose grant | $17,000 |
| The Wild Animal Sanctuary | Keenesburg, CO | General purpose grant | $12,000 |
| Colorado Youth for a Change | Denver, CO | General purpose grant | $10,000 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | New York, NY | General purpose grant | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $152,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $105,500 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349101931
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-3687076
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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