J Tom Eady Charitable Trust
J Tom Eady Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Corsicana, Texas. In 2025, it made 44 grants totaling $617,785, all to recipients in Texas.
J Tom Eady Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: J Tom Eady Charitable Trust gave $618K across 44 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $617,785
- +11.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 44
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,041
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $8,497,649
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (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.
How to apply to J Tom Eady Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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The trust’s 2025 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Requests should include the organization’s name, the purpose of the requested funds, and a copy of the organization’s IRS determination letter. For scholarships, applicants should see the application. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states there are no deadlines for scholarships and refers applicants to the attached materials.
- Deadline
- The filing states there are no deadlines for scholarships and refers applicants to the attached materials.
- Contact
Application contact: Jarod Gordon
Mailing address: Community National Bank Trust, PO Box 624, Corsicana, TX 75151
Phone: (903) 654-4500
Email: jgordan@mybanktx.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J Tom Eady Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
217 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 201 grants of 217 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How J Tom Eady Charitable Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $530K (2020) to $618K (2025). In 2025 it made 44 grants totaling $618K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 44 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $617,785 |
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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 | $8,497,649 | $671,940 | $692,187 | $617,785 | 44 | $625,210 | $614,064 | $649,719 |
| 2024 | $8,517,896 | $713,272 | $625,733 | $552,115 | 40 | $559,626 | $654,744 | $624,461 |
| 2023 | $8,430,357 | $608,760 | $629,228 | $558,900 | 42 | $565,724 | $545,256 | $558,611 |
| 2022 | $8,450,825 | $815,091 | $683,149 | $608,549 | 45 | $618,486 | $763,260 | $561,564 |
| 2021 | $8,318,883 | $982,078 | $607,811 | $534,518 | 46 | $541,964 | $923,168 | $623,509 |
| 2020 | $7,944,616 | $546,495 | $598,502 | $530,477 | 45 | — | $495,177 | $543,629 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J Tom Eady Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $650K 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
The filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants included support for capital improvements and charitable operations. The Humane Society of Navarro County, a 2025 recipient, describes its mission as providing spaying and neutering services to reduce pet overpopulation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust awarded 44 grants totaling $617,785. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $100,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $100,000 to Navarro College Foundations for capital improvements, $89,400 to First Methodist Church for capital improvements, and $87,500 to Corsicana YMCA for charitable operations. Other grants included $50,000 to United Way of Navarro County and $25,000 to Humane Society of Navarro County, both for charitable operations.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
J Tom Eady Charitable Trust's only listed officer is Community National Bank & Trust, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Community National Bank & Trust
Trustee
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$56K (2020) → $63K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $63K, to Community National Bank & Trust (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about J Tom Eady Charitable Trust
How much does J Tom Eady Charitable Trust give each year?
J Tom Eady Charitable Trust gave $618K across 44 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $552K across 40 grants.
What is J Tom Eady Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
J Tom Eady Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $14,041, across 44 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J Tom Eady Charitable Trust give grants?
J Tom Eady Charitable Trust gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does J Tom Eady Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 44 grants with a stated purpose on J Tom Eady Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (23 grants) and "Charitable Operations" (18 grants).
How large is J Tom Eady Charitable Trust?
J Tom Eady Charitable Trust reported $8.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $625K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $650K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does J Tom Eady Charitable Trust fund?
The filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants included support for capital improvements and charitable operations. The Humane Society of Navarro County, a 2025 recipient, describes its mission as providing spaying and neutering services to reduce pet overpopulation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J Tom Eady Charitable Trust?
The trust’s 2025 filing says it 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 J Tom Eady Charitable Trust's EIN?
J Tom Eady Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6604134. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020 (received by the IRS March 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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