who we are
The Thumann Foundation was born out of a deep commitment to enhancing the wellbeing of children and building stronger communities. Our journey began in October 1995, when Brian and Patty Thumann met at a Braves game. They later married in 2000 and welcomed their son, Jake, in 2004. Having grown up in Gwinnett County, Georgia, the Thumann family has a profound connection to its diverse and vibrant community and is dedicated to giving back.
Patty’s story is particularly inspiring. Born in Cuba, she immigrated to the United States with her parents at the age of seven. Grateful for the community that supported her family with basic necessities during those early years, Patty reflects on how this experience shaped her understanding of the importance of helping others. "It is my strong belief that children should be afforded all the assistance necessary to thrive. They do not choose their circumstances and can't be responsible for taking care of themselves. Children should have the basics—a meal, a bed to sleep in, healthcare, safety, and education. We want to support those organizations already experienced and working hard to make this happen," she says.
The Thumann Foundation is dedicated to supporting nonprofits focused on children's wellbeing in healthcare, nutrition, safety, and education. We recognize the importance of partnering with institutions that serve the underserved, and we aim to make a positive impact by providing grants, funding for specific projects, and other forms of assistance. Through these efforts, we help nonprofits achieve their goals and amplify their impact within the community.
Honoring the legacy of the family members who made this endeavor possible, the Thumann Foundation remains committed to building stronger communities and improving the lives of those in need.
albert "al" thumann
albert "al" thumann
albert "al" thumann
Al was born and raised in the Bronx, New York. He was an entrepreneur all his life, starting over 20 businesses. After a series of publishing rejection letters, Al, and his co-author, decided to start their own publishing empire and in 1973 The Fairmont Press. Inc (TFP) was born, but Al was not done. Because of the energy crisis of that era, Al saw a need for a voice for energy engineers to practice their trade and help businesses run smarter and save energy. Since resources were thin, TFP served as the incubator to start the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) four years later in 1977. Al was the Founder and Executive Director of AEE until his passing in December 2017. He was a pioneer in the field of energy management with two master’s degrees and authored over 25 professional reference books. Al was a people’s person always willing to listen and engage with his team and strangers who would become friends. A world traveler, Al was a true energy visionary, educator, thought leader, father, husband and the best friend a son could ask for.
albert thumann, sr
albert "al" thumann
albert "al" thumann
Albert was born and raised in New York. A son of immigrants, Albert Sr was a self-made man. He put himself through trade school to become an electrician. During World War Two, Albert served to support the US Navy for electrical work at the Brooklyn shipyards. At the height of the Great Depression, Albert would scour the train yards to find food to feed his family. He said feeding his kids was priority one. He was a master electrician working on many of New York’s co-op apartments and multifamily housing developments. He was a proud member of IBEW Local #3. Albert was a very humble man with the biggest of hearts.
