Thiessen Dedicated Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Wilmington, DE EIN: 82-4664712

The Thiessen Dedicated Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Established in May 2019, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to philanthropic activities. The foundation is managed by members of the Thiessen family, with all board members serving without compensation.

Key facts about Thiessen Dedicated Foundation

EIN: 82-4664712
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $122,000
Grants made (2024): 3
Average grant: $40,667
Median grant: $14,000
Total assets: $1,002,809
Primary geography: Washington (11% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Thiessen Dedicated Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Thiessen Dedicated Foundation's 3 itemized 2024 grants were Washington (11%) and Florida (7%). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How Thiessen Dedicated Foundation gives

Giving fell 97% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 254% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.0M

-8.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$122K

-16.7% YoY

Grant Count

-66.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$41K

+149.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thiessen Dedicated Foundation reported a distributable amount of $53K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation focuses on philanthropy and grantmaking. Its funding priorities include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Faith-based and religious nonprofits
Christian nonprofits and churches
Food-related programs

Grantmaking

The foundation has no live grant opportunities currently listed.

Average Grant

amount: $50,000 (based on documented grant activity)

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation provides funding across multiple U.S. states and cities, including:

Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and others
Specific cities funded include Boone, Carol Stream, Conway, and Cookeville

Grant Distribution by State

Washington $14K (11%)

Florida $8K (7%)

All other $100K (82%)

Share of all 3 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Arkansas Arizona Colorado Florida Georgia Illinois Kentucky Louisiana Minnesota Missouri Montana North Carolina North Dakota Tennessee Texas Virginia Washington

Cities

PhoenixSumasFort WorthScottsdaleConwayBooneDenverGrand ForksHempsteadLawrencevilleOrlandoSt Louis ParkSt PetersburgCarol StreamConcordCookevilleDaculaDanvilleEnglewoodGoodyear

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Revenue (2024):

Total assets: $1,002,809–$1,094,126
Total giving: $122,000
Revenue: $11,205–$46,800
Total liabilities: $0
Fiscal year: November

Financial Position: The foundation maintains substantial assets relative to its peer organizations, ranking in the top 8% nationally among nonprofits by asset size and in the top 33% within its classification of grantmaking foundations.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,002,809	$1,094,126	$1,240,742
Revenue	$46,808	$11,205	$5,561
Expenses	$138,125	$157,821	$556,557
Qualifying Distributions	$135,591	$157,745	$556,354
Net Investment Income	$44,430	$11,205	$5,444
Distributable Amount	$53,471	$57,986	$70,320

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

59 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Iglesia Evangelica Cristiana CASA De Dios ($100,000), International Christian Mission Services ($14,000), Cru Global Inc ($8,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
IGLESIA EVANGELICA CRISTIANA CASA DE DIOS	General & Unrestricted	$100,000
INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN MISSION SERVICES Sumas, WA	General & Unrestricted	$14,000
CRU GLOBAL INC Orlando, FL	General & Unrestricted	$8,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Board Members:

Juliana Julie Day: Director and Secretary
Additional Thiessen family members serving as President, Vice Presidents, and Treasurer

All directors serve without compensation and contribute varying hours to the foundation's operations.

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Juliana Julie Day	Dir, Sec	20	—
Daniel Thiessen	Dir, Pres	1	—
Jeffrey Thiessen	Dir, VP	1	—
Jeremy Thiessen	Dir, Treas	1	—
Jordan Thiessen	Dir, VP	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Thiessen Dedicated Foundation fund?

The foundation focuses on philanthropy and grantmaking. Its funding priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Faith-based and religious nonprofits • Christian nonprofits and churches • Food-related programs

How do I apply for a grant from Thiessen Dedicated Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving reported at $122,000 (based on 2024 IRS Form 990) • Typical award range: $500–$250,000 • Average grant amount: $50,000 (based on documented grant activity) **Recent Grants:** • Estrella Mountain Church (Goodyear, AZ): $50,000 in 2021 through the BBQ Mission Support fund **Application Status:** The foundation has no live grant opportunities currently listed.

Where does Thiessen Dedicated Foundation make grants?

The foundation provides funding across multiple U.S. states and cities, including: • Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and others • Specific cities funded include Boone, Carol Stream, Conway, and Cookeville

What size grants does Thiessen Dedicated Foundation award?

In 2024, Thiessen Dedicated Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $122K — an average of about $41K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Thiessen Dedicated Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Thiessen Dedicated Foundation reported a distributable amount of $53K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.