OUR GIVING
STRATEGY
We believe that by combining technology with the necessary funding and expertise, we can enable organizations to be more effective, more efficient and more sustainable… in turn allowing them to do more good.
As such, we focus our grant making on projects that leverage technology to help improve operations and enhance the organization’s ability to deliver on its mission.
Platform Projects
Large-scale collaborative projects aiming to change the way current systems work
Impact Projects
Longer-term technology projects in the early/pilot phase with scalable potential to make a significant impact on the target population
Technology Grants
Yearly grants provided to fund technology investments with the goal of making the grantee organizations more effective, efficient and/or sustainable
General Giving
Unrestricted giving made at the discretion of the Thierer Family in order to support organizations doing important work
Platform Projects
Large-scale collaborative projects aiming to change the way current systems work
Impact Projects
Longer-term technology projects in the early/pilot phase with scalable potential to make a significant impact on the target population
Technology Grants
Yearly grants provided to fund technology investments with the goal of making the grantee organizations more effective, efficient and/or sustainable
General Giving
Unrestricted giving made at the discretion of the Thierer Family in order to support organizations doing important work
The Thierer Family Foundation looks to fund projects that are:
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ImpactfulHas a significant impact on the organization and/or their ability to deliver on their mission |
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InnovativeLeverages a forward-thinking approach that provides a creative solution to the challenge |
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StrategicLeverages a big picture view of the problem / solution and features a well-defined business plan to ensure success |
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SustainableAble to be self-supported by the organization beyond the Impact Project timeline |
While not required, we grant preference to projects that feature collaboration between multiple organizations.
Proposals may include new projects, ongoing projects, or expansions of existing projects.
The number of grants and total amount awarded will vary based on the number, nature, and merit of applications received.
Learn more about how we evaluate potential projects and potential grantees by viewing our Organization and Project Vetting Criteria.
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ImpactfulHas a significant impact on the organization and/or their ability to deliver on their mission |
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InnovativeLeverages a forward-thinking approach that provides a creative solution to the challenge |
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StrategicLeverages a big picture view of the problem / solution and features a well-defined business plan to ensure success |
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SustainableAble to be self-supported by the organization beyond the Impact Project timeline |
While not required, we grant preference to projects that feature collaboration between multiple organizations.
Proposals may include new projects, ongoing projects, or expansions of existing projects.
The number of grants and total amount awarded will vary based on the number, nature, and merit of applications received.
Learn more about how we evaluate potential projects and potential grantees by viewing our Organization and Project Vetting Criteria.
TECHNOLOGY GRANT & IMPACT PROJECT
ELIGIBILITY
Only charitable organizations that are tax-exempt under IRC section 501(c)(3) and classified as a public charity under IRC section 509(a)(1), 509(a)(2), or 509(a)(3)(Type I) are eligible for Impact Project Grant funding.
We give highest priority to organizations and projects that serve the Greater Chicago area and fall within one or more of our focus areas.
Proposed projects must have a tangible and/or measurable outcome.
A project may only be submitted for consideration one time unless requested by the Foundation.
Grant requests for unrestricted funds, loans, endowments, religious activities, scholarships, individuals, or lobbying activities will not be considered for Impact Project Grants.
TECHNOLOGY GRANT & IMPACT PROJECT
ELIGIBILITY
Only charitable organizations that are tax-exempt under IRC section 501(c)(3) and classified as a public charity under IRC section 509(a)(1), 509(a)(2), or 509(a)(3)(Type I) are eligible for Impact Project Grant funding.
We give highest priority to organizations and projects that serve the Greater Chicago area and fall within one or more of our focus areas.
Proposed projects must have a tangible and/or measurable outcome.
A project may only be submitted for consideration one time unless requested by the Foundation.
Grant requests for unrestricted funds, loans, endowments, religious activities, scholarships, individuals, or lobbying activities will not be considered for Impact Project Grants.
