Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

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Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Overview: An annual tradition since 2018 providing comprehensive holiday support and year-round assistance to families in need, combining gift-giving with personal mentorship and encouragement.”

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Other requirements

  • Families in need
  • Families facing financial hardship
  • Background: Started in 2018, this is one of the oldest annual traditions of the Thielen Foundation, reflecting Adam and Caitlin's passion for supporting vulnerable families during the holiday season and throughout the year.

Overview

Geographic Scope: Minnesota

Focus Areas:

  • Holiday assistance for families in need
  • Poverty alleviation
  • Family support and empowerment
  • Year-round financial assistance

What They Fund/Provide:

  • Toys for children
  • Clothing and household essentials
  • Food at Christmas time
  • Monetary support for:
    • Rent
    • Medical bills
    • Tuition
    • Unexpected bills and fees

Program Features:

  • Foundation founders Adam and Caitlin spend quality time with families
  • Personal meals and visits with recipients
  • Hope and encouragement for families' futures
  • Year-round support beyond December

Eligibility:

  • Families in need
  • Families facing financial hardship

Background: Started in 2018, this is one of the oldest annual traditions of the Thielen Foundation, reflecting Adam and Caitlin's passion for supporting vulnerable families during the holiday season and throughout the year.

What The Thielen Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
12
Total given
$314K
Median grant
$13K
Range
$7,500–$100K
  • By dollars: Minnesota 86%, North Carolina 14%. Top recipient cities: Brooklyn Park, MN; Cottage Grove, MN; Charlotte, NC.
  • 8% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 50% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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    $16K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Hardship
  • Poverty alleviation
  • Family services

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