The John M and Joan F Thalheimer
The John M and Joan F Thalheimer is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in areas including health, arts and culture, civil liberties, women and families, and services for displaced people.
The John M and Joan F Thalheimer at a glance
In short: The John M and Joan F Thalheimer gave $512K across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), top state Pennsylvania. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $511,835
- -13.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- -13.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,796
- -0.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $10,444,466
- +4.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (7 of 40, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (24% 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 The John M and Joan F Thalheimer
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Cozen 1650 Market St 2800, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 665-2000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The John M and Joan F Thalheimer funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Epilepsy Society ($100K). Together the top 10 received $376K.
Grant Size Distribution
231 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 216 grants of 231 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Pennsylvania received 24% of grant dollars, Illinois 21%, Virginia 16%, New York 15%, and the District of Columbia 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The John M and Joan F Thalheimer open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 40 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% 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 (2020–2024). 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $512K (2024) to $640K (2022). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $512K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Epilepsy Society Chicago, IL | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Barnes Foundation Philadelphia, PA | General Fund | $75,000 |
| The Brody Jewish Center Hillel at the University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | General Fund | $75,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc Dallas, TX | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia, PA | General Fund | $25,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation New York, NY | General Fund | $16,100 |
| Hias Inc Silver Spring, MD | General Fund | $15,000 |
| National Partnership for Women and Families Inc Washington, DC | General Fund | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc New York, NY | General Fund | $15,000 |
| William J Brennan Center for Justice Inc New York, NY | General Fund | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,444,466 | $971,448 | $561,340 | $511,835 | 40 | $515,085 | $963,748 | $579,665 |
| 2023 | $10,034,358 | $361,247 | $636,140 | $593,884 | 46 | $595,734 | $320,841 | $542,592 |
| 2022 | $10,309,251 | $370,294 | $702,358 | $640,283 | 46 | $642,783 | $327,330 | $567,048 |
| 2021 | $10,641,315 | $879,081 | $578,978 | $525,432 | 54 | $528,932 | $838,227 | $636,047 |
| 2020 | $10,331,212 | $524,713 | $636,446 | $590,381 | 45 | — | $482,885 | $563,636 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John M and Joan F Thalheimer reported a distributable amount of $580K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. The American Epilepsy Society says it promotes research and education for professionals working to prevent, treat, and cure epilepsy. The American Heart Association describes its mission as advancing longer, healthier lives. The ACLU Foundation says it works to cultivate understanding of civil liberties and civil rights protected by U.S. law.
Other 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated missions address women and families, forcibly displaced people, reproductive health care, racial justice, and Renaissance art and culture. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $511,835. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $100,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest awards included $100,000 to the American Epilepsy Society, $75,000 each to the Barnes Foundation and The Brody Jewish Center Hillel at the University of Virginia, and $25,000 each to the American Heart Association and Philadelphia Museum of Art. The listed grants were designated for general fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joan F Thalheimer, Gwen T Goodkin, and Emily R Thalheimer-Reiner as trustees.
The John M and Joan F Thalheimer's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Emily R. Thalheimer-Reiner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gwen T. Goodkin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joan F. Thalheimer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 The John M and Joan F Thalheimer
How much does The John M and Joan F Thalheimer give each year?
The John M and Joan F Thalheimer gave $512K across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $594K across 46 grants.
What is The John M and Joan F Thalheimer's typical grant size?
The John M and Joan F Thalheimer's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $12,796, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The John M and Joan F Thalheimer that year got $5K on average.
Where does The John M and Joan F Thalheimer give grants?
The John M and Joan F Thalheimer's top state is Pennsylvania, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (21%) and Virginia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants), Charlottesville, VA (3 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does The John M and Joan F Thalheimer give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The John M and Joan F Thalheimer's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The John M and Joan F Thalheimer's largest grantees?
The John M and Joan F Thalheimer's largest 2024 grantees include American Epilepsy Society ($100,000), Barnes Foundation ($75,000) and The Brody Jewish Center Hillel at the University of Virginia ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The John M and Joan F Thalheimer?
The John M and Joan F Thalheimer reported $10.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $515K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $580K (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 The John M and Joan F Thalheimer fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. The American Epilepsy Society says it promotes research and education for professionals working to prevent, treat, and cure epilepsy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The John M and Joan F Thalheimer?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The John M and Joan F Thalheimer's EIN?
The John M and Joan F Thalheimer's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6882216. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The John M and Joan F Thalheimer 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 October 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 2020–2024
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