Margaret Thiele Petti Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Tigard, OR EIN: 93-1161002

The Margaret Thiele Petti Foundation is a private foundation based in Tigard, Oregon. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in grief support, animal rescue, disability services, and community services.

Margaret Thiele Petti Foundation at a glance

In short: Margaret Thiele Petti Foundation gave $150K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Oregon. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$150,000
+76.5% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
12
+33.3% vs 2023
Average grant
$12,500
+32.4% vs 2023
Median grant
$12,500
Total assets
$748,829
-7.0% vs 2023
New grantees (estimate)
42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2024; small sample)
Primary geography
Oregon (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

How to apply to Margaret Thiele Petti Foundation

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. It lists Kelly Baker as the contact, says no form or materials are required for consideration, and reports no restrictions on awards.

Contact

Application contact: Kelly Baker
Mailing address: 7568 Sw 90Th Place, Portland, OR 97223
Phone: (503) 768-3152

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Margaret Thiele Petti Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Just Compassion: $15KJust Compassion$15KNAMI Orgon: $15KNAMI Orgon$15KMeals on Wheels: $15KMeals on Wheels$15KOregon Project Independence: $15KOregon Project Independence$15KPortland Rescue Mission: $15KPortland Rescue Mission$15KThe Dougy Center: $15KThe Dougy Center$15KBonnie Hayes Animal Shelter: $10KBonnie Hayes Animal Shelter$10KNational Guide Dog Assoc: $10KNational Guide Dog Assoc$10KForever Home Pet Rescue: $10KForever Home Pet Rescue$10KHope Equestrian Center: $10KHope Equestrian Center$10K

The largest 2024 recipient was Just Compassion ($15K). Together the top 10 received $130K.

Grant Size Distribution

47 grants across all recorded years

47<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation’s 2024 grants went to recipients in Oregon (77% of grant dollars), Kentucky (10%), Maryland (7%), and California (7%).

Grant Distribution by State

6states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.

Cities

PortlandCastaicEagle PointFalmouthHillsboroLebanonTualatinBaltimoreFalconBendHoustonRohnert Park

Is Margaret Thiele Petti Foundation open to new grantees?

42%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $11K. How we count

Medians: $15K first-time, $10K repeat.

  • 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 100% from 2021 to 2024. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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

$0$50K$100K$150K10 grants2020 8 grants2021 8 grants2022 9 grants2023 12 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2021) to $150K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $150K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Just Compassion Falmouth, KYGeneral Fund$15,000
NAMI Orgon Portland, ORGeneral Fund$15,000
Meals on Wheels Portland, ORGeneral Fund$15,000
Oregon Project Independence Bend, ORGeneral Fund$15,000
Portland Rescue Mission Portland, ORGeneral Fund$15,000
The Dougy Center Portland, ORGeneral Fund$15,000
Bonnie Hayes Animal Shelter Hillsboro, ORGeneral Fund$10,000
National Guide Dog Assoc Baltimore, MDGeneral Fund$10,000
Forever Home Pet Rescue Castaic, CAGeneral Fund$10,000
Hope Equestrian Center Eagle Point, ORGeneral Fund$10,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment Income
2024$748,829$102,124$158,897$150,00012$150,000$94,193
2023$805,602$64,282$96,199$85,0009$85,000$54,175
2022$837,519$62,486$97,599$75,0008$97,599$51,922
2021$872,632$146,520$89,125$75,0008$89,125$135,476
2020$815,237$49,341$118,068$100,00010—$40,289

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. The Dougy Center says its mission is to provide a safe place for children, teens, young adults, and families grieving a death to share their experiences. Oregon Dog Rescue says it rescues dogs, facilitates adoptions, and provides emergency veterinary services for dogs needing rescue. Hope Equestrian Center says it provides therapeutic and recreational horseback riding for people with emotional, physical, or mental challenges.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $150,000 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $15,000, with a median of $12,500. The largest awards included $15,000 each to Just Compassion, NAMI Oregon, Meals on Wheels, Oregon Project Independence, Portland Rescue Mission, and The Dougy Center. Other 2024 recipients included Bonnie Hayes Animal Shelter, National Guide Dog Association, Forever Home Pet Rescue, Hope Equestrian Center, Oregon Dog Rescue, and Linn County Animal Rescue, each receiving $10,000.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Kelly D. Baker as President, Tatiana T. Rude as Director, and Cindy R. Barrett as Secretary.

Margaret Thiele Petti Foundation is led by Kelly D. Baker, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Kelly D. Baker

    President

    On filings since 2020

    20 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tatiana T. Rude

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Cindy R. Barrett

    Secretary

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (2)
  • Former: Diana L. Wardell (2021–2023) — Secretary
  • Former: Chelsie M. Keeley (2020) — Secretary

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Margaret Thiele Petti Foundation

How much does Margaret Thiele Petti Foundation give each year?

Margaret Thiele Petti Foundation gave $150K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $85K across 9 grants.

What is Margaret Thiele Petti Foundation's typical grant size?

Margaret Thiele Petti Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $12,500, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Margaret Thiele Petti Foundation that year got $15K on average.

Where does Margaret Thiele Petti Foundation give grants?

Margaret Thiele Petti Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kentucky (10%) and Maryland (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (4 grants).

Does Margaret Thiele Petti Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Margaret Thiele Petti Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Margaret Thiele Petti Foundation's largest grantees?

Margaret Thiele Petti Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Just Compassion ($15,000), NAMI Orgon ($15,000) and Meals on Wheels ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Margaret Thiele Petti Foundation?

Margaret Thiele Petti Foundation reported $749K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $102K.

What does Margaret Thiele Petti Foundation fund?

No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. The Dougy Center says its mission is to provide a safe place for children, teens, young adults, and families grieving a death to share their experiences. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Margaret Thiele Petti Foundation?

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Margaret Thiele Petti Foundation's EIN?

Margaret Thiele Petti Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1161002. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does Margaret Thiele Petti Foundation 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

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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Grantable. (2026). Margaret Thiele Petti Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/margaret-thiele-petti-foundation-morg_73f4accb982e4271b41071a242216bbf

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