Vern & Bunny Thelen Family Foundation
Historical FunderAntioch, Illinois · EIN 20-0260049 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $1,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MATTHEW THELEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 28955 W IL ROUTE 173, ANTIOCH IL 60002 |
| Phone | 8473953313 |
| Form and materials | ANY WRITTEN REQUEST WILL BE CONSIDERED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | MUST BE USED FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, CIVICAND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
25% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Mcdonald House Eastern Wi | Wauwatosa, WI | Care center | $22,500 |
| Sharing Center | Trevor, WI | Food for poor | $2,200 |
| Fish of Mchenry | Mchenry, IL | Food for poor | $1,500 |
| Community Food Pantry | Richmond, IL | Food for poor | $1,500 |
| St Francis de Sales | Lake Zurich, IL | Food for poor | $1,500 |
| Twin Lakes Area Food Pantry | Twin Lakes, WI | Food for poor | $1,500 |
| Grant Township | Ingleside, IL | Food for poor | $1,500 |
| Loaves & Fishes | Genoa City, WI | Food for poor | $1,500 |
| Open Arms Mission | Antioch, IL | Food for poor | $1,500 |
| Warren Township Food Pantry | Gurnee, IL | Food for poor | $1,500 |
| Helping Hands | Spring Grove, IL | Food for poor | $1,500 |
| St Peters St Vincent Depaul | Spring Grove, IL | Food for poor | $1,500 |
| Antioch Area Healthcare Accessibility | Antioch, IL | Healthcare assistance | $1,500 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society | Libertyville, IL | Food pantry | $1,500 |
| The Chappel Community Care Center | Mchenry, IL | Care center | $1,500 |
| Pm&l Theatre | Antioch, IL | Community care | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45,700 | 16 |
| 2023 | $57,400 | 14 |
| 2022 | $46,800 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630479349100618
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0260049
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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