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Nita Thiessen Foundation

Paris, Texas  ·  EIN 873917175  ·  Private foundation

Nita Thiessen Foundation is a private foundation based in Paris, Texas. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.7M in grants paid and $3.9M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 94 individual grants from this funder — $2.7M awarded across 2022–2024 — including its support for disability services. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.7M
Annual giving (FY2024)
$3.9M
Total assets
94
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Nita Thiessen Foundation funds

Nita Thiessen Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on disability services, faith-based (christian), faith-based, food & agriculture, higher education, and related causes.

Disability ServicesFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-BasedFood & AgricultureHigher EducationSports & RecreationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include families, youth pop.

familiesyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Nita Thiessen Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Impact Church
Donation foroperations.
Paris, TX$300K2024
Roots & Wings Inc
Youth & familyliving support
Honey Grove, TX$225K2024
Centro De Rehabilitacion Luz En Mi Camino Ac
Donation for operations.
$200K2024
Tigertown Mennonite Evangelical Church
Donation for operations.
Honey Grove, TX$200K2024
Lighthouse Mission Church
Donation for operations.
Honey Grove, TX$191K2023
Lighthouse Mission Church
Donation for operations.
Honey Grove, TX$160K2024
Vida 180
Donation foroperations.
El Paso, TX$100K2024
Tigertown Mennonite Evangelical Church
Donation for operations.
Honey Grove, TX$100K2023
Impact Church
Donation foroperations.
Paris, TX$100K2023
Vida 180
Donation foroperations.
El Paso, TX$100K2023
Victory Life Church
Donation foroperations.
Durant, OK$60K2024
Medi-chair Inc
Wheelchair on behalf of individual.
Tucson, AZ$43K2023
Adult Teen Chalenge of Texas
Donation foroperations.
Deport, TX$40K2024
Depot Christian School
Donation foroperations.
Greenville, TX$25K2024
Hopninj Ac
Donation foroperations.
$25K2024

Nita Thiessen Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2022$238K
2023$837K
2024$1.7M

How to apply for funding from Nita Thiessen Foundation

Nita Thiessen Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Nita Thiessen Foundation

Does Nita Thiessen Foundation accept grant applications?
Nita Thiessen Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Nita Thiessen Foundation fund?
Nita Thiessen Foundation's grants focus on disability services. Recent recipients include Impact Church, Roots & Wings Inc, Centro De Rehabilitacion Luz En Mi Camino Ac. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Nita Thiessen Foundation give in grants?
Nita Thiessen Foundation reported $1.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.7M over 94 grants.
Where is Nita Thiessen Foundation located?
Nita Thiessen Foundation is based in Paris, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 873917175.
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About this profile. This page is built from Nita Thiessen Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Nita Thiessen Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.