Helen Thoele Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 35-2077050

Foundation Overview

Based in Noblesville, IN, Helen Thoele Family Foundation has awarded 218 grants totaling $421,521 to organizations in Indiana, Massachusetts and 11 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $75 to $10,000, with a median award of $2,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$421,521
Total Assets
$0
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
52
Median Grant
$900
% Median Grant Decline
-55% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 42%

22 of 52 recipients (42%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Indiana

87% of all grants are concentrated in Indiana, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Indiana, funding concentrates in Indianapolis (47%), Noblesville (14%), Anderson (6%).

Funding Trajectory
+1%

Stable funding levels with 1% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Helen Thoele Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Shepherd Center Of Hamilton County $4,000 Noblesville, IN, US General Charitablegeneral Chartiblegeneral Charitable 2023
Ben's Ranch $800 Carmel, IN, US General Charitable 2023
Back To Basic Project $3,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Charitable 2023
American Cancer Society $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2023
Ambassadors For God's Creatures $500 Anderson, IN, US General Charitable 2023
Faces Low Cost Animal Clinic $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitablegeneral Charitable 2023
Fido $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2023
Indy Neighborhood Cats $500 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2023
Friends Of Mccormick Creek $500 Spencer, IN, US General Charitable 2023
Friends Of Summit Lake Sp $500 New Castle, IN, US General Charitable 2023
Gleaners Food Bank $5,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2023
Hamilton County Low Spayed Clinic $3,000 Noblesville, IN, US General Charitable 2023
Pet Friendly Services Of Indiana $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2023
Leukemia & Lymphomia Society $1,000 Pittsfield, MA, US General Charitable 2023
Henry Ford Museum $190 Dearborn, MI, US General Charitable 2023
Newfields $500 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2023
Noblesville Boys And Girls Club $4,000 Noblesville, IN, US General Charitable 2023
Out Run The Sun Inc $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2023
Second Harvest $2,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2023
The Farm At Prophetstown $500 Battle Ground, IN, US General Charitable 2023
Friends Of St Marks Wildlife Refuge $500 St Marks, FL, US General Charitable 2023
Wheeler Mission $2,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2023
Friends Of Potatoe Creek Sp $500 North Liberty, IN, US General Charitable 2023
Shakamak State Park $500 Jasonville, IN, US General Charitable 2023
Turkey Run State Park $500 Marshall, IN, US General Charitable 2023
Random Act Of Flowers $550 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitablegeneral Charitablegeneral Charitable 2023
Shepherd Center Of Hamilton County $4,000 Noblesville, IN, US General Charitablegeneral Chartiblegeneral Charitable 2023
Ben's Ranch $800 Carmel, IN, US General Charitable 2023
Back To Basic Project $3,000 Bloomington, IN, US General Charitable 2023
American Cancer Society $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2023
Ambassadors For God's Creatures $500 Anderson, IN, US General Charitable 2023
Faces Low Cost Animal Clinic $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitablegeneral Charitable 2023
Fido $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2023
Indy Neighborhood Cats $500 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2023
Friends Of Mccormick Creek $500 Spencer, IN, US General Charitable 2023
Friends Of Summit Lake Sp $500 New Castle, IN, US General Charitable 2023
Gleaners Food Bank $5,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2023
Hamilton County Low Spayed Clinic $3,000 Noblesville, IN, US General Charitable 2023
Pet Friendly Services Of Indiana $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2023
Leukemia & Lymphomia Society $1,000 Pittsfield, MA, US General Charitable 2023
Henry Ford Museum $190 Dearborn, MI, US General Charitable 2023
Newfields $500 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2023
Noblesville Boys And Girls Club $4,000 Noblesville, IN, US General Charitable 2023
Out Run The Sun Inc $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2023
Second Harvest $2,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2023
The Farm At Prophetstown $500 Battle Ground, IN, US General Charitable 2023
Friends Of St Marks Wildlife Refuge $500 St Marks, FL, US General Charitable 2023
Wheeler Mission $2,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2023
Friends Of Potatoe Creek Sp $500 North Liberty, IN, US General Charitable 2023
Shakamak State Park $500 Jasonville, IN, US General Charitable 2023
Turkey Run State Park $500 Marshall, IN, US General Charitable 2023
Random Act Of Flowers $550 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitablegeneral Charitablegeneral Charitable 2023
Back To Basics $3,000 Unionville, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Conner Prairie $450 Fishers, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Face Low Cost Animal Clinic $2,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitablegeneral Charitable 2022
Fido $2,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Freewheeling Community Bike $2,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Friends Of Mccormick Creek $500 Spencer, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Friends Of Summit Lake Sp $500 New Castle, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Gleaners Food Bank $5,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Hamilton County Low Spayed Clinic $2,000 Noblesville, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Wheeler Mission $1,200 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Indiana Humane Society $2,000 Noblesville, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Leukemia & Lymphomia Society $1,000 Pittsfield, MA, US General Charitable 2022
Mound Sp $500 Anderson, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Newfields $500 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Noblesville Boys And Girls Club $4,000 Noblesville, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Out Run The Sun Inc $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Second Harvest $2,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2022
The Farm At Prophetstown $500 Battle Ground, IN, US General Charitable 2022
The Friends Of Hardy Lake $2,000 Scottsburg, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Cancer Support Community $500 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Ben's Ranch $300 Carmel, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Exotic Feline Rescue Center $2,500 Center Point, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Back To Basics $3,000 Unionville, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Conner Prairie $450 Fishers, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Face Low Cost Animal Clinic $2,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitablegeneral Charitable 2022
Fido $2,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Freewheeling Community Bike $2,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Friends Of Mccormick Creek $500 Spencer, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Friends Of Summit Lake Sp $500 New Castle, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Gleaners Food Bank $5,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Hamilton County Low Spayed Clinic $2,000 Noblesville, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Wheeler Mission $1,200 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Indiana Humane Society $2,000 Noblesville, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Leukemia & Lymphomia Society $1,000 Pittsfield, MA, US General Charitable 2022
Mound Sp $500 Anderson, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Newfields $500 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Noblesville Boys And Girls Club $4,000 Noblesville, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Out Run The Sun Inc $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Second Harvest $2,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2022
The Farm At Prophetstown $500 Battle Ground, IN, US General Charitable 2022
The Friends Of Hardy Lake $2,000 Scottsburg, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Cancer Support Community $500 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Ben's Ranch $300 Carmel, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Exotic Feline Rescue Center $2,500 Center Point, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Back To Basics $3,000 Unionville, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Conner Prairie $450 Fishers, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Face Low Cost Animal Clinic $2,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitablegeneral Charitable 2022
Fido $2,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Freewheeling Community Bike $2,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Friends Of Mccormick Creek $500 Spencer, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Friends Of Summit Lake Sp $500 New Castle, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Gleaners Food Bank $5,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Hamilton County Low Spayed Clinic $2,000 Noblesville, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Wheeler Mission $1,200 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Indiana Humane Society $2,000 Noblesville, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Leukemia & Lymphomia Society $1,000 Pittsfield, MA, US General Charitable 2022
Mound Sp $500 Anderson, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Newfields $500 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Noblesville Boys And Girls Club $4,000 Noblesville, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Out Run The Sun Inc $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Second Harvest $2,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2022
The Farm At Prophetstown $500 Battle Ground, IN, US General Charitable 2022
The Friends Of Hardy Lake $2,000 Scottsburg, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Cancer Support Community $500 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Ben's Ranch $300 Carmel, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Exotic Feline Rescue Center $2,500 Center Point, IN, US General Charitable 2022
Newfields $500 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2021
Back To Basics $2,350 Unionville, IN, US General Charitable 2021
Face Low Cost Animal Clinic $2,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2021
Fido $2,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2021
Freewheeling Community Bike $2,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2021
Friends Of Mccormick Creek $1,000 Spencer, IN, US General Charitable 2021
Gleaners Food Bank $5,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2021
Hamilton County Low Spayed Clinic $2,000 Noblesville, IN, US General Charitable 2021
Indiana Humane Society $2,000 Noblesville, IN, US General Charitable 2021
Leukemia & Lymphomia Society $1,000 Pittsfield, MA, US General Charitable 2021
Mound Sp $500 Anderson, IN, US General Charitable 2021
Noblesville Boys And Girls Club $4,000 Noblesville, IN, US General Charitable 2021
Out Run The Sun Inc $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2021
Salvation Army $5,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitablegeneral Charitable 2021
Second Helpings $2,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2021
The Friends Of Hardy Lake $2,000 Scottsburg, IN, US General Charitable 2021
Janus Develpomental Services Inc $2,000 Noblesville, IN, US General Charitable 2021
Henry Ford Museum $450 Dearborn, MI, US General Charitable 2021
American Cancer Society $5,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2021
Conner Prairie $450 Fishers, IN, US General Charitable 2021
Indianapolis Zoo $450 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2021
Friends Of Summit Lake Sp $500 New Castle, IN, US General Charitable 2021
The Farm At Prophetstown $1,000 Battle Ground, IN, US General Charitable 2021
Animal Protection League $2,525 Anderson, IN, US General Charitable 2020
Back To Basics $2,000 Unionville, IN, US General Charitable 2020
Face Low Cost Animal Clinic $2,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2020
Fido $2,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2020
Freewheeling Community Bike $2,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2020
Friends Of Mccormick Creek $500 Spencer, IN, US General Charitable 2020
Gleaners Food Bank $10,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2020
Hamilton County Low Spayed Clinic $2,000 Noblesville, IN, US General Charitable 2020
Indiana Humane Society $3,000 Noblesville, IN, US General Charitable 2020
Leukemia & Lymphomia Society $1,000 Pittsfield, MA, US General Charitable 2020
Mound Sp $500 Anderson, IN, US General Charitable 2020
Noblesville Boys And Girls Club $4,000 Noblesville, IN, US General Charitable 2020
Out Run The Sun Inc $3,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2020
Salvation Army $3,500 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2020
Second Helpings $2,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2020
The Friends Of Hardy Lake $2,500 Scottsburg, IN, US General Charitable 2020
Out Run The Sun Inc $4,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Charitable Contribution 2018
Spay-neuter Services Of Indiana $2,600 Indianapolis, IN, US Charitable Contribution 2018
Leukemia Lymphoma Society $1,000 Pittsfield, MA, US Charitable Contribution 2018
Noble Of Indiana $7,980 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2018
Freewheelin Community Bikes $2,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2018
Indy Feral $1,500 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2018
Back To Basics Project $2,000 Unionville, IN, US General Charitable 2018
American Diabetes Association $4,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Charitable 2018
Friends Of Hardy Lake $2,000 Scottsburg, IN, US General Charitable 2018
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore $2,000 Porter, IN, US General Charitable 2018
St Vincent Hospital Foundation $2,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2018
Animal Protection League $983 Anderson, IN, US General Charitable 2018
Boys And Girls Club Of Noblesville $5,000 Noblesville, IN, US General Charitable 2018
Trinity Fee Clinic $1,000 Carmel, IN, US General Charitable 2018
Salvation Army $350 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2018
Summit Lake State Park $500 New Castle, IN, US General Charitable 2018
Mounds State Park $1,000 Anderson, IN, US General Charitable. 2018
Fido $500 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable. 2018
Lincoln Presidential Library Founda $75 Springfield, IL, US General Charitable. 2018
Frank Lloyd Wright Trust $90 Chicago, IL, US General Charitable. 2018
Cardinal Greenway $1,000 Muncie, IN, US General Charitable. 2018
Out Run The Sun Inc $4,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Charitable Contribution 2017
Spay-neuter Services Of Indiana $1,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Charitable Contribution 2017
Leukemia Lymphoma Society $1,000 Pittsfield, MA, US Charitable Contribution 2017
Hamilton County Humane Society $1,500 Noblesville, IN, US Charitable Contribution 2017
Noble Of Indiana $6,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2017
Freewheelin Community Bikes $2,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2017
Indy Feral $1,500 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2017
Back To Basics Project $2,000 Unionville, IN, US General Charitable 2017
American Diabetes Association $4,000 Alexandria, VA, US General Charitable 2017
Friends Of Hardy Lake $1,500 Scottsburg, IN, US General Charitable 2017
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore $2,000 Porter, IN, US General Charitable 2017
St Vincent Hospital Foundation $2,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2017
Exotic Feline Rescue Center $1,500 Center Point, IN, US General Charitable 2017
Animal Protection League $5,000 Anderson, IN, US General Charitable 2017
Boys And Girls Club Of Noblesville $5,000 Noblesville, IN, US General Charitable 2017
Trinity Fee Clinic $1,000 Carmel, IN, US General Charitable 2017
Salvation Army $500 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2017
Summit Lake State Park $500 New Castle, IN, US General Charitable 2017
Teaching Family Homes Of Upper $6,500 Marqquette, MI, US Charitable Contribution 2016
Out Run The Sun Inc $2,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Charitable Contribution 2016
Spay-neuter Services Of Indiana $1,500 Indianapolis, IN, US Charitable Contribution 2016
Leukemia Lymphoma Society $1,000 Pittsfield, MA, US Charitable Contribution 2016
Grand Teton National Park Foundatio $2,000 Jackson, WY, US Charitable Contribution 2016
Yosemite Convervancy $2,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable Contribution 2016
Yellowstone Park Foundation $2,000 Bozeman, MT, US Charitable Contribution 2016
Grand Canyon Association $2,000 Grand Canyon, AZ, US Charitable Contribution 2016
Hamilton County Humane Society $1,500 Noblesville, IN, US Charitable Contribution 2016
Noble Of Indiana $2,288 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2016
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakesh $2,000 Empire, MI, US General Charitable 2016
Freewheelin Community Bikes $1,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2016
Great Smokey Mountains National Par $2,000 Gatlinburg, TN, US General Charitable 2016
Indy Feral $1,500 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2016
Cuyaghoga National Park $2,000 Brecksville, OH, US General Charitable 2016
Back To Basics Project $2,000 Unionville, IN, US General Charitable 2016
Voyageurs National Park $2,000 International Falls, MN, US General Charitable 2016
American Diabetes Association $4,500 Alexandria, VA, US General Charitable 2016
Friends Of Hardy Lake $1,500 Scottsburg, IN, US General Charitable 2016
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore $2,000 Porter, IN, US General Charitable 2016
Alzheimer's Association $1,000 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2016
St Vincent Hospital Foundation $500 Indianapolis, IN, US General Charitable 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 35-2077050
Website N/A
Address PO BOX 2180 Noblesville, IN 46061-2180

Key People (1)

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Foundation Manager Helen Thoele Stalder

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.