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The Thalden Foundation is a private corporation based in ASHLAND, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Barry Thalden. It holds total assets of $1.6M. Annual income is reported at $232K. Total assets have grown from $948K in 2011 to $1.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Oregon. According to available records, The Thalden Foundation has made 161 grants totaling $928K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $304K in 2021 to $405K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $68K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 72 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Oregon, Washington, Illinois, which account for 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$30K
Based on 21 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
The Thalden Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 161 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR, WA, IL.
The Thalden Foundation has distributed a total of $928K across 161 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $68K.
The Thalden Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Thalden Foundation is headquartered in ASHLAND, OR. While based in OR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathryn Thalden | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Barry Thalden | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
161
Total Giving
$928K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
72
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls ClubART GRANT | Talent, OR | $20K | 2023 |
| United WayPROVIDE FUNDING TO OTHER CHARITIES | Medford, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Heart Rising FoundationPROVIDE SUPPORT TO DISPLACED FAMILIES | Medford, OR | $21K | 2023 |
| Ashland Chamber Of CommercePROMOTION OF ASHLAND ATTRACTIONS | Ashland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Habitat For HumanityPROMOTE COMMUNITY | Medford, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Matt KahnPROMOTE RELIGION | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Science WorksPROMOTE SCIENCE EDUCATION | Ashland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Rogue Valley SymphonyPROMOTION OF CULTURAL ENRICHMENT AND MUSIC EDUCATION | Ashland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Southern Oregon University FoundationPROMOTION OF EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Ashland, OR | $8K | 2023 |
| Matthew Lloyd HainesPROMOTION OF THE ARTS | Ashland, OR | $6K | 2023 |
| Stranscending Solutions LlcSUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Portland, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Peace HousePROMOTION OF NONVIOLENT CONFLICT RESOLUTION | Ashland, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| The Children'S MuseumPROMOTE ART | Medford, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Ashland Community HospitalHEALTH CARE FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS | Ashland, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Zion KrollPROMOTION OF THE ARTS | Eagle Point, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Hanson Hart IncPROMOTION OF THE ARTS | Ashland, OR | $4K | 2023 |
| Judith Corbin BrashearPROMOTION OF THE ARTS | Williams, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| Kristin O'NeilPROMOTION OF THE ARTS | Grants Pass, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| Southern Oregon GuildPROMOTION OF THE ARTS | Cave Junction, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| Illinois River Valley Art CouncilPROMOTION OF THE ARTS | Cave Junction, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| Gabrial BarreraPROMOTION OF THE ARTS | Ashland, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| Michelle FulkersonPROMOTION OF THE ARTS | Ashland, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| Sarah BurnsPROMOTION OF THE ARTS | Phoenix, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| Janeene GordonPROMOTION OF THE ARTS | Ashland, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| Janice MoonPROMOTION OF THE ARTS | Medford, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| Jenay ElderPROMOTION OF THE ARTS | Ashland, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| Nisha BurtonPROMOTION OF THE ARTS | Ashland, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| Jack WiensPROMOTION OF THE ARTS | Ashland, OR | $3K | 2023 |