Funding Amount
Varies (2025: 18 grants totaling $83,068)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Geographic Scope: Elmhurst Public Schools, District 205 (IL, US)
Background: Named in memory of Dr. Russell Thiems, Superintendent of District 205 from 1983 to 1992. Dr. Thiems recognized the need to provide opportunities for students beyond what was possible through tax revenues.
Impact: Since 1990, over 800 grants have been awarded totaling over $2.5 million in Thiems Grants for Elmhurst Public Schools.
Focus Areas: School and educational enhancement programs benefiting District 205 staff, educators, and students across all buildings. Parity in experience and opportunity is a top priority.
Eligibility: District 205 staff and educators
Contact Information:
- Phone: 630-617-2328
- Email: foundation@elmhurst205.org
- Address: 162 S. York Rd., Elmhurst, IL 60126
How to Apply
Application Process
The application process for the 2025-26 Thiems Grant funding cycle is currently closed. Past recipients and award information are available on the foundation website.
Note: Application details for the next cycle have not yet been published.
What Elmhurst District 205 Foundation for Educational Excellence actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $163K
- Median grant
- $163K
- By dollars: Illinois 100%. Top recipient cities: Elmhurst, IL.
Example grants
Elmhurst Cusd #205 · Elmhurst, IL
Educational
$163K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- K-12 schools
- Teachers
- Education
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