Loretha and Paul Thiele
Loretha and Paul Thiele is a private foundation based in Nashville, Georgia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Georgia, including a hospital, music program, sheriff department, library, schools, and community organizations.
Loretha and Paul Thiele at a glance
In short: Loretha and Paul Thiele gave $585K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $49K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $585,000
- +5.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $48,750
- -3.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $15,505,717
- +26.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Loretha and Paul Thiele
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2650 S Coffee Road, Nashville, GA 31639
Phone: (229) 237-2449
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Loretha and Paul Thiele funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was SGMC Berrien Campus Hospital ($250K). Together the top 10 received $580K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 45 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Loretha and Paul Thiele gives
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $462K (2021) to $585K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $585K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SGMC Berrien Campus Hospital Nashville, GA | General Support | $250,000 |
| VSU Music Valdosta, GA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Berrien County Sheriff Department Nashville, GA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Family Connectioncommuties in Scho Nashville, GA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Carey Dorsey Perry Memorial Library Nashville, GA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Berrien County Foundation Nashville, GA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Berrien County High School Fine Art Nashville, GA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Angels Among US Pet Rescue Alpharetta, GA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Berrien County 4-H Nashville, GA | General Support | $7,500 |
| Berrien County FFA Nashville, GA | General Support | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported 12 grants in 2025, 11 in 2024, and 12 in 2023.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,505,717 | $996,021 | $653,717 | $585,000 | 12 | $585,000 | $927,304 | $673,318 |
| 2024 | $12,224,778 | $1,203,145 | $628,586 | $555,020 | 11 | $555,020 | $1,083,618 | $584,421 |
| 2023 | $11,650,219 | $944,817 | $572,237 | $510,000 | 12 | $510,000 | $879,976 | $558,038 |
| 2022 | $11,277,639 | $1,634,808 | $539,614 | $476,000 | 8 | $476,000 | $1,632,537 | $507,194 |
| 2021 | $10,182,445 | $841,508 | $548,231 | $462,000 | 2 | $462,000 | $755,277 | $476,500 |
| 2020 | $801,214 | $829,843 | $28,629 | — | — | — | $801,214 | $461,288 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Loretha and Paul Thiele reported a distributable amount of $673K for 2025 — 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 is provided. The foundation’s 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations, including health care, music, public safety, education, libraries, community services, and animal rescue. One grantee, Angels Among Us Pet Rescue, describes its mission as rescuing dogs and cats from shelters and other at-risk situations across Georgia.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded $585,000 across 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $250,000, with a median of $15,000. The largest grants were $250,000 to SGMC Berrien Campus Hospital, $100,000 to VSU Music, and $100,000 to Berrien County Sheriff Department. Other grants included $50,000 to Family Connectioncommuties in Scho, $25,000 to Carey Dorsey Perry Memorial Library, and $10,000 to Angels Among Us Pet Rescue.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Parrish Akins, Linda Butler, Steve Akins, Callie Akins, and Chandler Akins as trustees.
Loretha and Paul Thiele's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Callie Akins
Trustee
Cmte Member → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Chandler Akins
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Linda Butler
Trustee
Cmte Member → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Parrish Akins
Trustee
Cmte Mb → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steve Akins
Trustee
Cmte Member → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Loretha and Paul Thiele
How much does Loretha and Paul Thiele give each year?
Loretha and Paul Thiele gave $585K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $555K across 11 grants.
What is Loretha and Paul Thiele's typical grant size?
Loretha and Paul Thiele's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $48,750, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Loretha and Paul Thiele give grants?
Loretha and Paul Thiele gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, GA (10 grants).
Does Loretha and Paul Thiele give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Loretha and Paul Thiele's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Loretha and Paul Thiele's largest grantees?
Loretha and Paul Thiele's largest 2025 grantees include SGMC Berrien Campus Hospital ($250,000), VSU Music ($100,000) and Berrien County Sheriff Department ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Loretha and Paul Thiele?
Loretha and Paul Thiele reported $15.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $585K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $673K (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 Loretha and Paul Thiele fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations, including health care, music, public safety, education, libraries, community services, and animal rescue. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Loretha and Paul Thiele?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Loretha and Paul Thiele's EIN?
Loretha and Paul Thiele's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-7009225. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Loretha and Paul Thiele accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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