Vern & Bunny Thelen Family Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Antioch, Illinois · EIN 20-0260049
- Illinois
- Antioch
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Illinois
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $46KTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 16Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $1.4MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
SALE OF CANDY TO RAISE MONEY FOR ALZHEIMERS RESEARCH, CANCER RESEARCH, LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES, AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO VARIOUS COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Mcdonald House Eastern Wi | $23K | 2025 |
| Sharing Center | $2.2K | 2025 |
| Antioch Area Healthcare Accessibility | $1.5K | 2025 |
| Community Food Pantry | $1.5K | 2025 |
| Fish of Mchenry | $1.5K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (16 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
Website: thelenfoundation.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.