Tietjen Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBallwin, Missouri · EIN 82-3715560 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$516K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$4.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $10,000.
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
41% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lutheran School of Theology Chicago | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organizaiton | $329,500 |
| Lutheran High North | Macomb, MI | To further the exempt purpose of the organizaiton | $75,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | Town and Country, MO | To further the exempt purpose of the organizaiton | $65,000 |
| Lutheran Fam & Childrens Service | St Louis, MO | To further the exempt purpose of the organizaiton | $27,000 |
| Opportunity International | Carol Stream, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organizaiton | $10,000 |
| Camp Wartburg (Lutheran Fam & Childrens Service) | Waterloo, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organizaiton | $2,000 |
| Central States Synod Evangelical Lutheran Church in America | Kansas City, MO | To further the exempt purpose of the organizaiton | $1,000 |
| Crossings | St Louis, MO | To further the exempt purpose of the organizaiton | $1,000 |
| Friends of Lantern Hill | Chesterfield, MO | To further the exempt purpose of the organizaiton | $1,000 |
| Nurses for Newborns | Maplewood, MO | To further the exempt purpose of the organizaiton | $1,000 |
| University of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | To further the exempt purpose of the organizaiton | $1,000 |
| Children of Grace | San Franciso, CA | To further the exempt purpose of the organizaiton | $500 |
| Gateway 180 Homeless Services | St Louis, MO | To further the exempt purpose of the organizaiton | $500 |
| Wings of Hope | Chesterfield, MO | To further the exempt purpose of the organizaiton | $500 |
| Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium | Sanibel, FL | To further the exempt purpose of the organizaiton | $250 |
| Lutheran Association for Specialized Education (Lase) | St Louis, MO | To further the exempt purpose of the organizaiton | $250 |
| Lutheran Elementary School Association | St Louis, MO | To further the exempt purpose of the organizaiton | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $515,750 | 17 |
| 2024 | $891,750 | 15 |
| 2023 | $266,750 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612089349100521
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-3715560
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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