Theresian Foundation Inc
The Theresian Foundation manages and invests donations and funds raised. The Foundation distributes grants to Theresians International, its supported organization. Theresians International establishes small communities worldwide for women to further their spiritual and educational development. This is their only mission.
Theresian Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Theresian Foundation Inc gave $35K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $1,082,409
- +15.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Theresian Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Theresians International ($35K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Theresian Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 266% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $35K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Theresians International Elburn, IL | Support the organization's work of establishing small communities of women | $35,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,082,409 | $98,967 | $42,208 | $35,000 | 1 | $31,378 |
| 2023 | $940,231 | $28,407 | $41,357 | $35,000 | 1 | $21,073 |
| 2022 | $839,648 | $28,846 | $48,772 | $34,739 | 1 | $21,890 |
| 2021 | $1,047,368 | $20,260 | $14,744 | $9,570 | 1 | $9,749 |
| 2020 | $926,571 | $218,117 | $31,238 | $26,360 | 1 | $10,425 |
About Theresian Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Theresian Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Elburn, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $35K. Net investment income was $31K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Theresian Foundation Inc is led by Sharon Staffel, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sharon Staffel
Chair
Chair → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ann Camello
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anita Roberts-Long
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mason Clelland
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Arendt
Vice Chair
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Wallace
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claudia Pieske
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Lynn Moroux (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Stephanie Hawkins (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Kathleen Karol (2023) — Director
- Former: Mary Nauman (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Anne Murphy (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Debbie Giglio (2021) — Director
- Former: Elida El-Gawly (2020) — Consultant
- Former: Linda Alesi (2020) — Director
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 Theresian Foundation Inc
How much does Theresian Foundation Inc give each year?
Theresian Foundation Inc gave $35K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $35K across 1 grant.
How large is Theresian Foundation Inc?
Theresian Foundation Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $99K.
What is Theresian Foundation Inc?
Theresian Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Elburn, IL. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Theresian Foundation Inc operate?
Theresian Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Theresian Foundation Inc's EIN?
Theresian Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1570214. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 25, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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