The Ervil a Thiel and Ronald E Thiel

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO EIN: 48-6373749

The Ervil a Thiel and Ronald E Thiel is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $271K. Net investment income was $379K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.3M

+3.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$271K

-10.7% YoY

Grant Count

+12.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$30K

-20.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ervil a Thiel and Ronald E Thiel reported a distributable amount of $285K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Ervil a Thiel and Ronald E Thiel

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Arts, Culture & Humanities

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Kansas $1.1M (75%)

Pennsylvania $140K (9%)

Georgia $100K (7%)

Texas $75K (5%)

Colorado $60K (4%)

States

Colorado Georgia Kansas Pennsylvania Texas

Cities

AtlantaColbyColorado SpringsDallasIrvingKansas CityOttawaOverland ParkScott CityValley Forge

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$4,262,444	$4,112,291	$4,264,544
Revenue	$456,115	$216,017	$176,242
Expenses	$338,741	$368,271	$384,106
Qualifying Distributions	$281,161	$313,080	$321,200
Net Investment Income	$378,984	$141,482	$99,844
Distributable Amount	$284,998	$280,236	$314,917

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 9 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

40 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Central Baptist Theological Seminar ($40,000), First Baptist Church ($40,000), Ottawa University ($39,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CENTRAL BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINAR KANSAS CITY, KS	TO EXPAND LIBRARY RESOURCES TO SUPPORT 459 STUDENTS ACROSS ALL DEGREE PROGRAMS. USING THE DIGITAL THEOLOGICAL LIBRARY PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO MATERIAL.	$40,000
OTTAWA UNIVERSITY OTTAWA, KS	HELP STUDENTS W/RENT, UTILITIES AND VEHICLE MAINTENANCE, STUDENT SUPPLIES, TRAVEL, LODGING AND MEALS FOR STUDENTS AT PROGRAMMING FUNCTIONS, SERVENT-LEADER EVENTS	$39,000
AMERICAN BAPTIST FOUNDATION VALLEY FORGE, PA	TO HIRE PART-TIME DONOR ADVISORS TO THEIR STAFF TO GROW THE DONOR BASE	$25,000
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OVERLAND PARK, KS	REPLACE & REPAIR 53 YR OLD PLUMBING SYSTEM; RESURFACE ENTRANCE SIDEWALK & PARKING LOT	$40,000
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY ATLANTA, GA	PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION FOR CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS STAYING AT THE HOPE LODGE KANSAS CITY TO ENSURE THEY CAN COMFORTABLY ARRIVE AND DEPART MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS. HOPE LODGE HAS BEEN SUPPORTING PATIENTS FOR OVER 24 YEARS.	$25,000
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION DALLAS, TX	TO PROVIDE FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS WITH BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING EQUIPMENT MATERIALS, AND EDUCATION TO SUPPORT HAVE FAITH IN HEART HYPERTENSION CONTROL INITIATIVE.	$30,000
CAMP CHRISTY CORPORATION SCOTT CITY, KS	TO BUILD A 2ND COTTAGE CALLED THE ROZEL COTTAGE TO PROVIDE MORE STAFF/FAMILY HOUSING DURING THE CAMPAIGN	$30,000
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH COLBY, KS	NEW CARPET IN CHURCH,CHAIRS, TV'S, SOUND BOOTH	$17,000
AMERICAN RED CROSS COLORADO SPRINGS, CO	TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE FLEET UPGRADE PROJECT TO INCLUDE 6 FLEET VEHICLES, TOTAL BUDGET IS $200,300. VEHICLES TRAVEL APPROX. 11,000 MILES ANNUALLY. SERVES KANSAS CITY AND NORTHWEST MISSOURI AREA. SOMEONE NEEDS LIFESAVING BLOOD EVERY 2 SECONDS. THEY PROCESS AND DELIVER NEARLY 30,000 UNITS OF BLOOD BY HOSTING OVER 1,300 BLOOD DRIVES.	$25,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
INTEGRITY BANK AND TRUST	Trustee	14	$61,618

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Ervil a Thiel and Ronald E Thiel?

The Ervil a Thiel and Ronald E Thiel is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. It holds $4.3M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Ervil a Thiel and Ronald E Thiel?

As of 2024, The Ervil a Thiel and Ronald E Thiel holds $4.3M in total assets with $456K in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $271K in 2024.

Where does The Ervil a Thiel and Ronald E Thiel operate?

The Ervil a Thiel and Ronald E Thiel has awarded grants in Colorado, Georgia, Kansas, Pennsylvania, Texas.

What size grants does The Ervil a Thiel and Ronald E Thiel award?

In 2024, The Ervil a Thiel and Ronald E Thiel awarded 9 grants totaling $271K — an average of about $30K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Ervil a Thiel and Ronald E Thiel required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Ervil a Thiel and Ronald E Thiel reported a distributable amount of $285K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Ervil a Thiel and Ronald E Thiel's EIN?

The Ervil a Thiel and Ronald E Thiel's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-6373749. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.