Joseph and Mildred Thelen Memorial
Joseph and Mildred Thelen Memorial is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations including a foundation supporting exchanges between the Netherlands and the United States, a global population research organization, Philadelphia-area institutions, and a Jewish day school.
Joseph and Mildred Thelen Memorial at a glance
In short: Joseph and Mildred Thelen Memorial gave $436K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $44K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $435,516
- +8.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +400.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $43,552
- -78.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $10,340,361
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Joseph and Mildred Thelen Memorial
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing lists a complete scholarship application as the required material, states that there are no deadlines, and reports no restrictions on awards. The filing also says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Joseph And Mildred Thelen Memorial
Mailing address: Dechert Llp 2929 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-2808
Phone: (215) 994-2655
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joseph and Mildred Thelen Memorial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Netherland-America Foundation Inc ($150K). Together the top 10 received $436K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 13 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were reported as distributed among recipients in New York (57%), Pennsylvania (31%), and Florida (11%). The listed grantees also included organizations located in Philadelphia and its suburbs, as well as recipients in New York and Miami.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Joseph and Mildred Thelen Memorial gives
- In 2024 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2022) to $436K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $436K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Netherland-America Foundation Inc New York, NY | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| The Population Council Inc New York, NY | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Sundari Foundation Inc Miami, FL | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Project Home Gloria Casarez Residence Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The Evoluer House Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Rockdale Temple Cincinnati, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy Bryn Mawr, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness Chicago, PA | Unrestricted | $516 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,340,361 | $561,963 | $468,303 | $435,516 | 10 | $452,132 | $554,954 | $536,029 |
| 2023 | $10,096,701 | $457,019 | $448,023 | $400,000 | 2 | $400,000 | $449,099 | $502,793 |
| 2022 | $10,087,705 | $241,515 | $153,821 | $150,000 | 1 | $150,000 | $241,515 | $481,355 |
| 2021 | $10,000,011 | $10,000,016 | $5 | — | — | — | $16 | $1,237 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph and Mildred Thelen Memorial reported a distributable amount of $536K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in varied areas. For example, The Netherland-America Foundation describes its mission as strengthening ties between the Netherlands and the United States through exchanges in the arts, sciences, education, business, and public affairs. The Population Council says it generates ideas, evidence, and solutions to improve the lives of underserved populations around the world. Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy describes itself as a pluralistic Jewish day school for grades six through twelve, combining college-preparatory education with Jewish and American values and texts.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $435,516. Grants ranged from $516 to $150,000, with a median grant of $25,000. The largest awards were $150,000 to The Netherland-America Foundation and $100,000 to The Population Council. Other notable grants included $50,000 each to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation and Sundari Foundation, and $35,000 to Project HOME Gloria Casarez Residence. All were listed as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Kristin Johnson was listed as director, president, treasurer, and secretary on the 2024 filing.
Joseph and Mildred Thelen Memorial is led by Kristin Johnson, Director, President, Treasurer & Secretary on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kristin Johnson
Director, President, Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
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 Joseph and Mildred Thelen Memorial
How much does Joseph and Mildred Thelen Memorial give each year?
Joseph and Mildred Thelen Memorial gave $436K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $400K across 2 grants.
What is Joseph and Mildred Thelen Memorial's typical grant size?
Joseph and Mildred Thelen Memorial's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $43,552, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Joseph and Mildred Thelen Memorial give grants?
Joseph and Mildred Thelen Memorial gives mostly in New York: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (31%) and Florida (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (4 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Joseph and Mildred Thelen Memorial give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Joseph and Mildred Thelen Memorial's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Joseph and Mildred Thelen Memorial's largest grantees?
Joseph and Mildred Thelen Memorial's largest 2024 grantees include The Netherland-America Foundation Inc ($150,000), The Population Council Inc ($100,000) and Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Joseph and Mildred Thelen Memorial?
Joseph and Mildred Thelen Memorial reported $10.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $452K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $536K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Joseph and Mildred Thelen Memorial fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in varied areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joseph and Mildred Thelen Memorial?
The 2024 filing lists a complete scholarship application as the required material, states that there are no deadlines, and reports no restrictions on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Joseph and Mildred Thelen Memorial's EIN?
Joseph and Mildred Thelen Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4037959. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Joseph and Mildred Thelen Memorial funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/joseph-and-mildred-thelen-memorial-morg_15036a54853f4361afb254e04150ea96
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