J Thald Family Foundation
J Thald Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on N/A, based in Palos Park, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $19K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $98K.
J Thald Family Foundation at a glance
In short: J Thald Family Foundation gave $98K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $97,700
- -48.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,957
- -33.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,200
- Total assets
- $18,835
- -30.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who J Thald Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Iman ($30K). Together the top 7 received $98K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 30 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How J Thald Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $89K (2021) to $190K (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $98K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iman Chicago, IL | General Use | $30,000 |
| Prayer Center of Orland Park Orland Park, IL | General Use | $25,000 |
| PCRF - Chicago Chapter Los Angeles, CA | General Use | $20,000 |
| Life for Relief Southfield, MI | General Use | $7,200 |
| Syrian Forum Willowbrook, IL | General Use | $6,000 |
| Med Global Chicago Heights, IL | General Use | $5,000 |
| Baitulmaal Irving, TX | General Use | $4,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,835 | $90,000 | $98,150 | $97,700 | 7 | $98,150 | $1,812 |
| 2023 | $26,985 | $200,000 | $190,000 | $190,000 | 9 | $190,000 | $1,083 |
| 2022 | $16,985 | $100,000 | $95,000 | $95,000 | 7 | $95,000 | $713 |
| 2021 | $11,985 | $101,000 | $89,015 | $89,000 | 7 | $89,015 | $2,922 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J Thald Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
J Thald Family Foundation is led by Ali Odeh, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ali Odeh
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Aya Odeh
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Dania Odeh
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lina Odeh
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Tasneem Odeh
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Karam Odeh
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about J Thald Family Foundation
How much does J Thald Family Foundation give each year?
J Thald Family Foundation gave $98K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $190K across 9 grants.
What is J Thald Family Foundation's typical grant size?
J Thald Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,200, and its average grant was $13,957, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J Thald Family Foundation give grants?
J Thald Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (20%) and Michigan (7%).
Does J Thald Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of J Thald Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are J Thald Family Foundation's largest grantees?
J Thald Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Iman ($30,000), Prayer Center of Orland Park ($25,000) and PCRF - Chicago Chapter ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is J Thald Family Foundation?
J Thald Family Foundation reported $19K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $98K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is J Thald Family Foundation?
J Thald Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on N/A, based in Palos Park, IL. It holds $19K in total assets as of 2024.
What is J Thald Family Foundation's EIN?
J Thald Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4151462. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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