Clarence Talen Charitable Trust

Foundation · Grantmaker Eau Claire, WI EIN: 39-6438509

Clarence Talen Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The trust is administered by First Bank and Trust as trustee.

Key facts about Clarence Talen Charitable Trust

EIN: 39-6438509
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $66,040
Grants made (2025): 53
Average grant: $1,246
Median grant: $1,100
New grantees (estimate): 8% first-time grantees (4 of 53, 2025)
Primary geography: Wisconsin (66% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Clarence Talen Charitable Trust funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Clarence Talen Charitable Trust's 53 itemized 2025 grants were Wisconsin (66%) and Michigan (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Menomonie, WI (32 grants), Colfax, WI (5 grants), Wheeler, WI (3 grants) and Eau Claire, WI (3 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Is Clarence Talen Charitable Trust open to new grantees?

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 4 of 53 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count

Medians: $755 first-time, $1K repeat.

91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$66K

+1.6% YoY

Grant Count

+6.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$1K

-4.1% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's grant-making priorities include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Wisconsin $44K (66%)

Michigan $10K (15%)

Iowa $3K (5%)

Illinois $3K (5%)

Florida $3K (5%)

All other $3K (4%)

Share of all 53 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Florida Georgia Iowa Illinois Michigan Minnesota Oklahoma Pennsylvania Wisconsin

Cities

MenomonieEau ClaireColfaxWheelerGrand RapidsPalos HeightsBlomkestSioux CenterDownsvilleRochesterAtlantaElk MoundAppletonErieTampaBroken ArrowHudson

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $1,147,783
Total Annual Giving: $64,985

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

September 25, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Calvin College & Seminary ($6,600), Dordt University Incorporated ($3,300), Elim Christian School ($3,300).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CALVIN COLLEGE & SEMINARY Grand Rapids, MI	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$6,600
DORDT UNIVERSITY INCORPORATED Sioux Center, IA	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$3,300
ELIM CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Palos Heights, IL	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$3,300
REFRAME MINISTRIES Grand Rapids, MI	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$3,300
SHRINER'S HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN Tampa, FL	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$3,300
ST PAUL'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL Menomonie, WI	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$3,106
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF DUNN COUNTY Menomonie, WI	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$2,510
MABEL TAINTER CENTER FOR THE ARTS Menomonie, WI	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$2,500
SUMMIT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Broken Arrow, OK	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$2,062
MENOMONIE AREA FREE CLINIC Menomonie, WI	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$2,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Trust Point Inc	Trustee	1	$14,240

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Clarence Talen Charitable Trust fund?

The foundation's grant-making priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services

How do I apply for a grant from Clarence Talen Charitable Trust?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $250 to $7,500. **Annual Giving:** Total giving of $64,985 (based on most recent IRS Form 990 filing from 2024). **Geographic Focus:** The foundation primarily funds organizations in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan.

What size grants does Clarence Talen Charitable Trust award?

In 2025, Clarence Talen Charitable Trust awarded 53 grants totaling $66K — an average of about $1K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Clarence Talen Charitable Trust's EIN?

Clarence Talen Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6438509. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.