Edmund B Thornton Foundation
Edmund B Thornton Foundation is a private foundation, based in Ottawa, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $23K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $2K.
Edmund B Thornton Foundation at a glance
In short: Edmund B Thornton Foundation gave $2K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $450), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,800
- -93.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $450
- -98.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $22,521
- -29.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Edmund B Thornton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Mendota Museum & Historical Society ($500). Together the top 4 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Edmund B Thornton Foundation gives
- Giving grew 800% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $125 (2022) to $26K (2025). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mendota Museum & Historical Society Mendota, IL | Operating Costs | $500 |
| Illinois Valley Intertribal Utica, IL | Pow Wow Supplies | $500 |
| Dickinson House Foundation Oglesby, IL | Repairs | $500 |
| Ottawa Pads Shelter Ottawa, IL | Purchase Supplies | $300 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $22,521 | $22 | $9,613 | $1,800 | 4 | $9,513 | — | — |
| 2025 | $32,112 | $1,943 | $32,765 | $26,000 | 1 | $32,665 | — | $1,601 |
| 2024 | $62,934 | $74 | $8,112 | — | — | $8,012 | — | $3,297 |
| 2023 | $70,972 | $58 | $8,372 | $200 | 2 | $8,267 | — | — |
| 2022 | $79,286 | $25 | $6,554 | $125 | 2 | $6,554 | $25 | — |
| 2021 | $85,815 | $36 | $9,596 | $216 | 5 | — | $36 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Edmund B Thornton Foundation is led by Susan J. Thornton, President & Treasurer since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Susan J. Thornton
President & Treasurer
Secretary & Director → President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristina M. Fogarty
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Edmund B. Thornton (2021–2023) — President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Edmund B Thornton Foundation
How much does Edmund B Thornton Foundation give each year?
Edmund B Thornton Foundation gave $2K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $26K across 1 grant.
What is Edmund B Thornton Foundation's typical grant size?
Edmund B Thornton Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $500, and its average grant was $450, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Edmund B Thornton Foundation give grants?
Edmund B Thornton Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Edmund B Thornton Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of Edmund B Thornton Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Edmund B Thornton Foundation?
Edmund B Thornton Foundation reported $23K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $22.
What is Edmund B Thornton Foundation's EIN?
Edmund B Thornton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3538959. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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