The Thalden Foundation
The Thalden Foundation is a private foundation based in Ashland, Oregon. Its 2025 grants supported organizations and individuals in Oregon and California, including work described in the filing as promoting nonviolent conflict resolution, sustainable news, the arts, and religious awareness.
Key facts about The Thalden Foundation
In short: The Thalden Foundation gave $88K across 43 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Oregon. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- EIN
- 43-1851426
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $87,556
- Grants made (2025)
- 43
- Average grant
- $2,036
- Median grant
- $2,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (11 of 22, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- 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. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing
Total Assets
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Annual Giving
$88K
-20.6% YoY
Grant Count
43
-23.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
+3.4% YoY
Is The Thalden Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 22 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for arts organizations and individual art award recipients, a local news service, a nonprofit whose stated grant purpose was promoting nonviolent conflict resolution, and a religious organization.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Peace House says it provides food and information about local shelter, food, and social-service resources. Ashland News says it aims to provide accurate local news that informs civic dialogue and promotes cultural engagement. Grants Pass Museum of Art says it offers art experiences intended to enrich people’s lives. Rogue Valley Art Association describes its work as promoting local artists and art programs. Living Opportunities says it supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, work, and participate in their communities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 43 grants totaling $87,556. Grants ranged from $50 to $10,000, with a median of $2,000. Notable awards included $10,000 to Peace House; $5,000 to Ashland News; $3,000 each to Grants Pass Museum of Art, Havurah Shir Hadash, Repertory Singers, and Rogue Valley Art Association; and $2,500 each to Living Opportunities and several art award recipients.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon and 1% to recipients in California. Listed Oregon recipients include organizations and individuals in Ashland, Medford, Grants Pass, Jacksonville, Talent, and Phoenix.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $88K (2025) to $304K (2021). In 2025 it made 43 grants totaling $88K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Peace House ($10K). Together the top 10 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
145 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 144 grants of 145 (99%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peace House Ashland, OR | Promotion of Nonviolent Conflict Resolution | $10,000 |
| Ashland News Ashland, OR | Promotion of Sustainable News | $5,000 |
| Grants Pass Museum of Art Grants Pass, OR | Promotion of the Arts | $3,000 |
| Havurah Shir Hadash Ashland, OR | Promotion of Religious Awareness | $3,000 |
| Repertory Singers Ashland, OR | Promotion of the Arts | $3,000 |
| Rogue Valley Art Association Medford, OR | Art Award/Prize Recipient | $3,000 |
| Anna M Loeffler Medford, OR | Art Award/Prize Recipient | $2,500 |
| Great Applegate Community Development Copporation DBA a Greater Applegate Jacksonville, OR | Art Award/Prize | $2,500 |
| Living Opportunities Inc Medford, OR | Art Award/Prize Recipient | $2,500 |
| Miles Frode Talent, OR | Art Award/Prize Recipient | $2,500 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Grant total | Number of grants |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $87,556 | 43 |
| 2024 | $110,305 | 56 |
| 2022 | $109,576 | 21 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Barry Thalden and Kathryn Thalden as trustees.
The Thalden Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barry Thalden
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Thalden
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 550 Ashland Loop Road, Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: (702) 860-5000
Frequently asked questions about The Thalden Foundation
How much does The Thalden Foundation give each year?
The Thalden Foundation gave $88K across 43 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2024 it gave $110K across 56 grants.
What is The Thalden Foundation's typical grant size?
The Thalden Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,036, across 43 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Thalden Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Thalden Foundation give grants?
The Thalden Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ashland, OR (22 grants), Medford, OR (6 grants), Talent, OR (5 grants) and Phoenix, OR (3 grants).
Does The Thalden Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 43 grants with a stated purpose on The Thalden Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Art Award/Prize Recipient" (26 grants) and "Promotion of the Arts" (3 grants).
Who are The Thalden Foundation's largest grantees?
The Thalden Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Peace House ($10,000), Ashland News ($5,000) and Grants Pass Museum of Art ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does The Thalden Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for arts organizations and individual art award recipients, a local news service, a nonprofit whose stated grant purpose was promoting nonviolent conflict resolution, and a religious organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Thalden Foundation?
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 The Thalden Foundation's EIN?
The Thalden Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1851426. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Thalden Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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