Vern & Bunny Thelen Family Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Vern & Bunny Thelen Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Antioch, Illinois, registered in 2005, with $153,119 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
28955w Il Route 173, Antioch, IL, 60002 EIN 20-0260049 Since 2005
Revenue (FY2024)
$153K
▲ 457.4% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$108K
Net assets
$1.4M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Vern & Bunny Thelen Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating157 mo reserves · +29% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Vern & Bunny Thelen Family Foundation: 157 mo reserves · +29% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Vern & Bunny Thelen Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Vern & Bunny Thelen Family Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 28955w Il Route 173, Antioch, IL, 60002
- City
- Antioch
- State
- Illinois
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $52K (FY2013) to $153K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities -$105Net assets $1.4M
Operating margin
29.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.4M
Total liabilities
-$105
Net assets
$1.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $153,119▲457% | $108,001▲83.0% | $1,408,888▲52.4% | $1,408,783▲52.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $27,470▼79.7% | $59,003▼45.5% | $924,406▲15.0% | $924,301▲15.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $135,023▲95.1% | $108,218▲40.1% | $804,007▼18.3% | $804,007▼18.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $69,195▲93.0% | $77,250▼18.3% | $984,308▲21.7% | $984,308▲21.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $35,850▼61.8% | $94,497▲33.5% | $808,661▲1.2% | $808,661▲1.2% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $93,859▲167% | $70,789▲42.2% | $799,370▲5.1% | $799,370▲5.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $35,130▲14.5% | $49,794▲5.3% | $760,822▼2.1% | $760,822▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $30,678▲8.3% | $47,291▲49.4% | $777,433▼2.1% | $777,433▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $28,332▼17.7% | $31,664▼79.2% | $794,046▼0.4% | $794,046▼0.4% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $34,432▼33.4% | $152,338▲430% | $797,378▲145% | $797,378▲145% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $51,673 | $28,757▲4.4% | $326,023▲7.6% | $326,023▲7.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $27,556 | $303,107 | $303,107 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Vern & Bunny Thelen Family Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Vern & Bunny Thelen Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-0260049, based in Antioch, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Vern & Bunny Thelen Family Foundation's EIN?
- Vern & Bunny Thelen Family Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-0260049.
- How much revenue does Vern & Bunny Thelen Family Foundation report?
- Vern & Bunny Thelen Family Foundation reported $153,119 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Vern & Bunny Thelen Family Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Vern & Bunny Thelen Family Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Vern & Bunny Thelen Family Foundation (EIN 20-0260049) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.