Robert and Faye Thieneman
Robert and Faye Thieneman is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. Its website says the RJ Thieneman Family Foundation supports causes aligned with the family’s values in the greater Louisville community and seeks long-term impact on projects important to the family.
Robert and Faye Thieneman at a glance
In short: Robert and Faye Thieneman gave $46K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Kentucky. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $46,193
- +27.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- +20.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,593
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,300
- Total assets
- $1,244,712
- +3.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (4 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robert and Faye Thieneman
- How to Apply
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Use the online grant application. The foundation may require additional information about an applicant’s current tax-exempt status.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert J Thieneman Family Foundatio
Mailing address: 12488 Lagrange Road, Louisville, KY 40245
Phone: (502) 491-4645
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert and Faye Thieneman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kid's Cancer Alliance ($6K). Together the top 10 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
171 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 171 grants of 171 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its work as serving the greater Louisville community. In 2025, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky; the other listed recipient-state shares were Virginia, 6%; North Carolina, 3%; Georgia, 3%; and Washington, D.C., 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Robert and Faye Thieneman open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 29 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $875; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 66% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 45% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 71% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2024) to $85K (2022). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kid's Cancer Alliance Louisville, KY | Grant - Operations | $6,000 |
| ALS Association Kentucky Chapter Arlington, VA | Grant - Operations | $3,000 |
| Boys & Girls Haven Louisville, KY | Grant - Operations | $3,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Louisville, KY | Grant - Operations | $3,000 |
| Family Scholar House Louisville, KY | Grant - Operations | $2,500 |
| St Xavier High School Louisville, KY | Grant - Operations | $2,018 |
| Habitat for Humanity Metro Louisviile Louisville, KY | Grant - Operations | $2,000 |
| Healing Place Louisville, KY | Grant - Operations | $2,000 |
| Home of the Innocents Louisville, KY | Grant - Operations | $2,000 |
| Wayside Christian Mission Louisville, KY | Grant - Operations | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,244,712 | $125,652 | $87,168 | $46,193 | 29 | $56,534 | $106,835 | $79,140 |
| 2024 | $1,206,228 | $120,889 | $79,621 | $36,375 | 24 | $67,212 | $106,689 | $70,205 |
| 2023 | $1,164,960 | $24,978 | $104,280 | $68,700 | 37 | $91,408 | $20,204 | $63,991 |
| 2022 | $1,257,262 | $227,118 | $121,213 | $84,569 | 46 | $84,569 | $220,618 | $65,468 |
| 2021 | $1,138,357 | $75,311 | $93,300 | $59,373 | 35 | $59,373 | $55,158 | $71,272 |
| 2020 | $1,156,346 | $-66,743 | $88,757 | $47,800 | 32 | — | $6,014 | $63,192 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert and Faye Thieneman reported a distributable amount of $79K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website identifies family, housing, and wellness as particular areas of interest. Its listed beneficiaries include organizations working in these and other areas.
Examples from 2025 grants illustrate the range of organizations supported. Kids Cancer Alliance says its mission is to enhance the quality of life for children with cancer and their families through recreational and support programs. Family Scholar House describes its work as helping single parents and young adults formerly in foster care pursue post-secondary education and self-sufficiency. The Healing Place says it operates facilities and programs for people who are homeless or affected by addiction, while Wayside Christian Mission describes providing shelter, food, and support services to people in need. Wellspring says it promotes mental health recovery through behavioral health, housing, and employment services.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $46,193 through 29 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $6,000, with a median grant of $1,300. The filing lists grant purposes as operations for the largest grants.
Notable 2025 grants included $6,000 to Kids Cancer Alliance; $3,000 each to the ALS Association Kentucky Chapter, Boys & Girls Haven, and Ronald McDonald House; and $2,500 to Family Scholar House. Other grants included $2,000 each to Habitat for Humanity Metro Louisville, The Healing Place, Home of the Innocents, Wayside Christian Mission, and Wellspring, and $1,500 to the American Junior Golf Association and Cedar Lake Foundation.
The foundation’s website says qualifying tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations may apply for grants consistent with the purpose of the foundation. Its 2025 filing says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations and directs applicants to an online grant application. The filing lists no award restrictions and no deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Brian A. Thieneman as director and president; Robert J. Thieneman Jr. and Patricia Thieneman-Seitz as directors and vice presidents; Pamela J. Davis as director and secretary; and Paula T. Bates as director and treasurer.
Robert and Faye Thieneman is led by Brian A. Thieneman, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian A. Thieneman
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela J. Davis
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Thieneman-Seitz
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula T. Bates
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert J. Thieneman Jr.
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Robert and Faye Thieneman
How much does Robert and Faye Thieneman give each year?
Robert and Faye Thieneman gave $46K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $36K across 24 grants.
What is Robert and Faye Thieneman's typical grant size?
Robert and Faye Thieneman's median grant in 2025 was $1,300, and its average grant was $1,593, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert and Faye Thieneman that year got $875 on average.
Where does Robert and Faye Thieneman give grants?
Robert and Faye Thieneman gives mostly in Kentucky: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (21 grants), Lexington, KY (2 grants) and Charlotte, NC (2 grants).
Does Robert and Faye Thieneman give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on Robert and Faye Thieneman's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant - Operations" (29 grants).
Who are Robert and Faye Thieneman's largest grantees?
Robert and Faye Thieneman's largest 2025 grantees include Kid's Cancer Alliance ($6,000), ALS Association Kentucky Chapter ($3,000) and Boys & Girls Haven ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert and Faye Thieneman?
Robert and Faye Thieneman reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $57K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $79K (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 Robert and Faye Thieneman fund?
The foundation’s website identifies family, housing, and wellness as particular areas of interest. Its listed beneficiaries include organizations working in these and other areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert and Faye Thieneman?
Use the online grant application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert and Faye Thieneman's EIN?
Robert and Faye Thieneman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4241732. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 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 June 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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