Clarence Tomlinson Charitable Trust
The Clarence Tomlinson Charitable Trust is a Form 990-PF private foundation located in Mt Pulaski, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Mt Pulaski and elsewhere in Illinois.
Clarence Tomlinson Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Clarence Tomlinson Charitable Trust gave $53K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Illinois. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $53,000
- +10.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,786
- +18.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,193,245
- -0.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Clarence Tomlinson Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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The filing says the trust does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should submit a letter describing the charitable organization, its charitable status and structure, its charitable purpose and goals, and the intended use of the requested funds. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Clarence Tomlinson Charitable Trust
Mailing address: 510 N Belmont, Mt Pulaski, IL 62548
Phone: (217) 792-5251
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Clarence Tomlinson Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mt Pulaski Historical Society ($10K). Together the top 10 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 67 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Clarence Tomlinson Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 14 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2023) to $61K (2020). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mt Pulaski Historical Society Mt Pulaski, IL | Unrestricted & Museum Ceiling Repair | $10,000 |
| Mt Pulaski Park District Mt Pulaski, IL | Finish Pool | $10,000 |
| Lake Fork Community Center Lake Fork, IL | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Zion Lutheran School Mt Pulaski, IL | Computers | $4,500 |
| Boy Scout Troop 122 Mt Pulaski, IL | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| St John's Lutheran Church Mt Pulaski, IL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Mt Pulaski Christian Church Mt Pulaski, IL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| United Methodist Church Mt Pulaski, IL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| St Thomas Aquinas Church Mt Pulaski, IL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Mt Pulaski Library Dist Mt Pulaski, IL | Summer Reading & After School Programs | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,193,245 | $66,957 | $74,138 | $53,000 | 14 | $53,000 | $50,531 | $52,860 |
| 2024 | $1,200,426 | $66,155 | $67,274 | $47,900 | 15 | $47,900 | $51,679 | $52,379 |
| 2023 | $1,201,545 | $48,048 | $57,962 | $37,600 | 11 | $37,600 | $32,748 | $49,901 |
| 2022 | $1,211,459 | $134,209 | $81,806 | $58,000 | 13 | $62,647 | $122,533 | $50,422 |
| 2021 | $1,159,056 | $101,099 | $70,284 | $48,750 | 14 | $53,754 | $89,399 | $56,113 |
| 2020 | $1,128,241 | $73,656 | $81,286 | $61,250 | 13 | — | $58,188 | $50,999 |
| 2019 | $1,135,871 | $47,507 | $67,509 | $47,800 | 15 | — | $31,937 | $53,026 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clarence Tomlinson Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $53K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants went to organizations including a historical society, park district, community center, school, churches, a Boy Scout troop, a library district, United Way of Logan County, and a community-services organization. The filing lists purposes such as unrestricted support, museum ceiling repair, pool completion, computers, and library programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust gave $53,000 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $2,500. Notable awards included $10,000 each to Mt Pulaski Historical Society and Mt Pulaski Park District; $7,500 to Lake Fork Community Center; and $4,500 to Zion Lutheran School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jeff Beccue, Pat Przy kopanski, and Kent Brooker as trustees.
Clarence Tomlinson Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kent Brooker
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$2K (2019) → $2K (2025)
Pat Przykopanski
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$2K (2019) → $2K (2025)
Jeff Beccue
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $2K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ed Schaffenacker (2019–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to Jeff Beccue (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Clarence Tomlinson Charitable Trust
How much does Clarence Tomlinson Charitable Trust give each year?
Clarence Tomlinson Charitable Trust gave $53K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $48K across 15 grants.
What is Clarence Tomlinson Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Clarence Tomlinson Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,786, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Clarence Tomlinson Charitable Trust that year got $8K on average.
Where does Clarence Tomlinson Charitable Trust give grants?
Clarence Tomlinson Charitable Trust gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Mt Pulaski, IL (12 grants).
Does Clarence Tomlinson Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 71% of Clarence Tomlinson Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Clarence Tomlinson Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Clarence Tomlinson Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Mt Pulaski Historical Society ($10,000), Mt Pulaski Park District ($10,000) and Lake Fork Community Center ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Clarence Tomlinson Charitable Trust?
Clarence Tomlinson Charitable Trust reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $53K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Clarence Tomlinson Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants went to organizations including a historical society, park district, community center, school, churches, a Boy Scout troop, a library district, United Way of Logan County, and a community-services organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Clarence Tomlinson Charitable Trust?
The filing says the trust does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Clarence Tomlinson Charitable Trust's EIN?
Clarence Tomlinson Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6039768. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
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