Thierer Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 81-0718077
Foundation Overview
Based in Chicago, IL, Thierer Family Foundation has awarded 175 grants totaling $5,103,259 to organizations in Illinois, Tennessee and 11 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1 to $500,000, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
5 of 13 recipients (38%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
81% of all grants are concentrated in Illinois, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (85%), Barrington (5%), Matteson (2%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 197% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (63%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Thierer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Luncheon | 2024 |
| Chicago Botanical Gardens | $15,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | General Funding | 2024 |
| Collaborative Arts Institute Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Arts & Culture Grant | 2024 |
| Food Access Project | $400,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Food & Basic Necessities | 2024 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Annual Support And Prepared Meal Operations | 2024 |
| Greenlight Fund Inc | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Funding | 2024 |
| Little Heroes League | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Food & Basic Necessities | 2024 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $25,377 | Chicago, IL, US | Arts & Culture Grant | 2024 |
| Manna Food Bank | $5,000 | Asheville, NC, US | General Funding | 2024 |
| Mpn Research Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2024 |
| Northwest Arkansas Food Bank | $5,000 | Lowell, AR, US | Food & Basic Necessities | 2024 |
| Nourishing Hope | $35,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Food & Basic Necessities | 2024 |
| Sinai Health System | $102,527 | Chicago, IL, US | Healthcare | 2024 |
| All Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Food & Basic Necessities | 2023 |
| American Heart Association | $15,456 | Johnston, IA, US | Healthcare Grant | 2023 |
| Breakthrough T1d (Fka Jdrf) | $25,183 | Chicago, IL, US | Healthcare | 2023 |
| Collaborative Arts Institute Of Chicago | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Arts & Culture Grant | 2023 |
| Food Access Project | $500,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Food & Basic Necessities | 2023 |
| I Am Als | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Jeffrey Pride Foundation | $2,500 | Barrington, IL, US | Healthcare | 2023 |
| Little Heroes League | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Food & Basic Necessities | 2023 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $49,730 | Chicago, IL, US | Arts & Culture Grant | 2023 |
| Microsoft Philanthropies | $5,128 | Redmond, WA, US | Transportation And Supplies For Summer Program | 2023 |
| Nourishing Hope | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Food & Basic Necessities | 2023 |
| Pickles Group Inc | $15,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | Healthcare | 2023 |
| Sinai Health System | $1,600 | Chicago, IL, US | Healthcare | 2023 |
| The Art Institute Of Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Arts & Culture Grant | 2023 |
| University Of Tennessee | $46,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Sirang Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| All Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Food & Basic Necessities | 2023 |
| American Heart Association | $15,456 | Johnston, IA, US | Healthcare Grant | 2023 |
| Breakthrough T1d (Fka Jdrf) | $25,183 | Chicago, IL, US | Healthcare | 2023 |
| Collaborative Arts Institute Of Chicago | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Arts & Culture Grant | 2023 |
| Food Access Project | $500,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Food & Basic Necessities | 2023 |
| I Am Als | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Jeffrey Pride Foundation | $2,500 | Barrington, IL, US | Healthcare | 2023 |
| Little Heroes League | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Food & Basic Necessities | 2023 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $49,730 | Chicago, IL, US | Arts & Culture Grant | 2023 |
| Microsoft Philanthropies | $5,128 | Redmond, WA, US | Transportation And Supplies For Summer Program | 2023 |
| Nourishing Hope | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Food & Basic Necessities | 2023 |
| Pickles Group Inc | $15,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | Healthcare | 2023 |
| Sinai Health System | $1,600 | Chicago, IL, US | Healthcare | 2023 |
| The Art Institute Of Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Arts & Culture Grant | 2023 |
| University Of Tennessee | $46,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Sirang Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| American Heart Association | $5,000 | Desmoines, IA, US | Healthcare | 2022 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Classic Lyric Arts Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Arts & Culture | 2022 |
| Dions Chicago Dream | $50,000 | Matteson, IL, US | Dream Deliveries | 2022 |
| Food Acess Project | $165,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Food & Basic Necessities | 2022 |
| Iglasia Evangelica | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Austin Pantry | 2022 |
| Ignite | $60,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Food & Basic Necessities | 2022 |
| Jdrf | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Healthcare Grant | 2022 |
| Lakeview Pantry | $40,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Grant - Online Market | 2022 |
| Nourishing Hope | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Food & Basic Necessities | 2022 |
| One Million Degrees | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational Opportunities | 2022 |
| University Of Tennesee | $60,850 | Knoxville, TN, US | Sirang Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Chicago Public Library | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Jeffrey Pride Foundation | $5,000 | Barrington, IL, US | Healthcare | 2022 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $35,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Rising Stars | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $5,000 | Desmoines, IA, US | Healthcare | 2022 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Classic Lyric Arts Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Arts & Culture | 2022 |
| Dions Chicago Dream | $50,000 | Matteson, IL, US | Dream Deliveries | 2022 |
| Food Acess Project | $165,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Food & Basic Necessities | 2022 |
| Iglasia Evangelica | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Austin Pantry | 2022 |
| Ignite | $60,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Food & Basic Necessities | 2022 |
| Jdrf | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Healthcare Grant | 2022 |
| Lakeview Pantry | $40,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Grant - Online Market | 2022 |
| Nourishing Hope | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Food & Basic Necessities | 2022 |
| One Million Degrees | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational Opportunities | 2022 |
| University Of Tennesee | $60,850 | Knoxville, TN, US | Sirang Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Chicago Public Library | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Jeffrey Pride Foundation | $5,000 | Barrington, IL, US | Healthcare | 2022 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $35,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Rising Stars | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $5,000 | Desmoines, IA, US | Healthcare | 2022 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Classic Lyric Arts Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Arts & Culture | 2022 |
| Dions Chicago Dream | $50,000 | Matteson, IL, US | Dream Deliveries | 2022 |
| Food Acess Project | $165,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Food & Basic Necessities | 2022 |
| Iglasia Evangelica | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Austin Pantry | 2022 |
| Ignite | $60,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Food & Basic Necessities | 2022 |
| Jdrf | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Healthcare Grant | 2022 |
| Lakeview Pantry | $40,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Grant - Online Market | 2022 |
| Nourishing Hope | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Food & Basic Necessities | 2022 |
| One Million Degrees | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational Opportunities | 2022 |
| University Of Tennesee | $60,850 | Knoxville, TN, US | Sirang Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Chicago Public Library | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Jeffrey Pride Foundation | $5,000 | Barrington, IL, US | Healthcare | 2022 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $35,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Rising Stars | 2022 |
| Beyond Hunger | $1,000 | Oak Park, IL, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Catholic Charities | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Austin Community Grant | 2021 |
| Chicago Public Library Fd | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Austin Community Grant | 2021 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Christ Envangelical Lutheran Church | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Austin Community Grant | 2021 |
| Circle Urban Ministries | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Austin Community Grant | 2021 |
| Ebenezer Christian Reformed | $1,000 | Berwyn, IL, US | Austin Community Grant | 2021 |
| Hope Food Pantry | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Online Market Grant | 2021 |
| Kingdom Baptist Church | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Austin Community Grant | 2021 |
| Lakeview Pantry | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Little Heros | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2021 |
| Loaves And Fishes Community Services | $20,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Online Market Grant | 2021 |
| Mission Of Our Lady Of The Angels | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Austin Community Grant | 2021 |
| University Of Tennessee | $52,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Sirang Scholarship | 2021 |
| Westside Health Authority | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Austin Community Grant | 2021 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| Collaborative Arts Institute Of Chicago | $12,045 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| I Grow Chicago | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Holiday Donation | 2020 |
| Ignite | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Tlp New Digital Platform | 2020 |
| James Beard Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Open For Good | 2020 |
| Jdrf | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| Lakeview Pantry | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2020 |
| Loveland Foundation | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Therapy Fund | 2020 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $39,300 | Chicago, IL, US | Rising Start | 2020 |
| One Million Degrees | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Annual Donation | 2020 |
| University Of Tennessee | $115,000 | Knoxville, TN, US | Sirang Scholarship | 2020 |
| Windy City Harvest | $40,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Client Management Database | 2020 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2019 |
| Cradles To Crayons | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Partner Portal Overhaul | 2019 |
| Windy City Harvest | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Client Management Database | 2019 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $60,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Roc Sponsorship & General Funding | 2019 |
| Urban Gateways | $75,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Teen Arts Pass (tap) App Development | 2019 |
| Classic Lyric Arts Inc | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Classic Lyric Arts Sponsorship | 2019 |
| Collaborative Arts Institute Of Chicago | $2,955 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2019 |
| Lakeview Pantry | $85,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Online Pantry Development | 2019 |
| Inspiration Corporation | $35,400 | Chicago, IL, US | Tech Infrastructure | 2019 |
| Illinois Arts Alliance | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Relief Fund | 2019 |
| Common Pantry | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2019 |
| Beyond Hunger | $5,000 | Oak Park, IL, US | General Funding | 2019 |
| West Suburban Community Pantry | $5,000 | Woodridge, IL, US | General Funding | 2019 |
| People's Resource Center | $5,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | General Funding | 2019 |
| Artsmart | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Funding | 2019 |
| Adler Planetrium | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Celestial Ball Donation | 2017 |
| All Stars Project Chicago | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Connected Community Donation | 2017 |
| Chicago High School For The Arts | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Chiarts Sales Force Migration Project | 2017 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Cso Pledge - General Funding | 2017 |
| Classic Lyric Arts Inc | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Classic Lyric Arts Sponsorship | 2017 |
| Collaborative Arts Institute Of Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2017 |
| Collaborative Arts Institute Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2017 |
| Covenant House Illinois | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2017 |
| Depression And Bipolar Support Alliance | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding - Impact Project - Score Expansion | 2017 |
| From K-1 Energy Transfer Equity | $1 | Dallas, TX, US | General Funding | 2017 |
| Girlforward | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2017 |
| Inspiration Corporation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | One Inspired Event Donation | 2017 |
| Inspiration Corporation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Blackbaud Learn Everything | 2017 |
| Jeffrey Pride Foundation | $5,000 | Barrington, IL, US | Warm Winters Night Gala Sponsorship | 2017 |
| Lakeview Pantry | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Pantry Express | 2017 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Lyric Opera Ball - Yp Board | 2017 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Lyric Halloween | 2017 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Make A Wish Illinois | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Marbridge Foundation | $10,000 | Manchaca, TX, US | Steve Carlson Memorial | 2017 |
| One Million Degrees | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Funding | 2017 |
| One Mind | $1,000 | Rutherford, CA, US | General Funding | 2017 |
| Saint Sabina's Violence Intervention | $6,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Strong Future Jobs Donation | 2017 |
| Thresholds | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Impact Project Donation | 2017 |
| Urban Gateways | $70,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Teen Arts Pass App Development | 2017 |
| Urban Gateways | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Teen Arts Pass Inception Meeting | 2017 |
| Wings Program | $40,000 | Palatine, IL, US | Wings Case Management Funding | 2017 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $3,400 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| One Million Degrees | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Classic Lyric Arts | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| American Cancer Society | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Jeffrey Pride Foundation | $5,000 | Barrington, IL, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Collaborative Arts Institute | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $11,010 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Lyric Opera Of Chicago | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Loaves & Fishes | $10,000 | Naperville, IL, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Inspiration Corporation | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Top Box Foods | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Move For Hunger | $15,000 | Red Bank, NJ, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Gbplf One America Appeal | $10,000 | College Station, TX, US | General Fund | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 81-0718077 |
| Website | http://thiererfamilyfoundation.org |
| Address | 351 WEST HUBBARD STREET 709 Chicago, IL 60654-0000 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Thierer Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Nasrin S Thierer |
|---|---|
| Officer | Mark A Thierer |
| Officer | Stephanie Thierer |
| Officer | Jonathon Thierer |
Forms 990-PF
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