Theis Foundation Inc
Theis Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Carmel, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $45K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $14K.
Theis Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Theis Foundation Inc gave $14K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,450
- +397.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,408
- +231.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $875
- Total assets
- $45,490
- -23.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Theis Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Elizabeth Cathlic Church ($10K). Together the top 6 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Theis Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 694% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 139% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $15K (2020). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Elizabeth Cathlic Church Altadena, CA | support | $10,000 |
| Family Promise Indianapolis, IN | support | $1,700 |
| Oconnor House Carmel, IN | support | $1,000 |
| Wheeler Mission Indianapolis, IN | support | $750 |
| St Elizabeth Seton Church Carmel, IN | support | $500 |
| Saws Indianapolis, IN | activity support | $500 |
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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 | $45,490 | $3,364 | $14,450 | $14,450 | 6 | $14,450 | — | — |
| 2024 | $59,464 | $3,329 | $2,905 | $2,905 | 4 | $2,905 | $3,329 | — |
| 2023 | $59,040 | $3,132 | $3,630 | $3,630 | 4 | $3,630 | $3,132 | $2,616 |
| 2022 | $59,538 | $1,001 | $1,820 | $1,820 | 4 | $1,820 | $1,001 | $2,793 |
| 2021 | $61,172 | $-709 | $6,210 | $6,210 | 5 | $6,210 | $525 | $2,899 |
| 2020 | $62,331 | $-77 | $14,910 | $14,910 | 8 | — | $1,596 | $3,426 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Theis Foundation Inc is led by James Theis, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Theis
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Teebe
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vickie Theis
Sec-Treasure
Sec-Treasurer → Sec-Treasure, 2022
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 Theis Foundation Inc
How much does Theis Foundation Inc give each year?
Theis Foundation Inc gave $14K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 4 grants.
What is Theis Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Theis Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $875, and its average grant was $2,408, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Theis Foundation Inc give grants?
Theis Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (31%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (3 grants) and Carmel, IN (2 grants).
Does Theis Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Theis Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (5 grants).
Who are Theis Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Theis Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include St Elizabeth Cathlic Church ($10,000), Family Promise ($1,700) and Oconnor House ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Theis Foundation Inc?
Theis Foundation Inc reported $45K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $3K.
What is Theis Foundation Inc's EIN?
Theis Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-2222079. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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