Lake Forest Mat Club
Lake Forest Mat Club is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Lake Forest, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $28K.
Lake Forest Mat Club at a glance
In short: Lake Forest Mat Club gave $28K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $28K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $28,464
- +469.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $28,464
- +469.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $28,464
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (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 Lake Forest Mat Club funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Oostburg High School ($28K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Lake Forest Mat Club gives
- Giving grew 56828% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 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 2023 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $50 (2023) to $28K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oostburg High School Oostburg, WI | Grant in Support of Foundations Purpose | $28,464 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | $29,124 | $28,464 | 1 | $28,464 | $295 |
| 2025 | $29,124 | $5,015 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $1,527 |
| 2024 | $34,139 | $7,390 | $7,000 | 1 | $7,000 | $1,879 |
| 2023 | $41,529 | $775 | $50 | 1 | $50 | $2,066 |
| 2022 | $42,304 | $13 | — | — | — | $2,083 |
| 2021 | $42,302 | $326 | — | — | — | $2,098 |
| 2020 | $42,628 | $245 | — | — | — | $2,105 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lake Forest Mat Club reported a distributable amount of $295 for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lake Forest Mat Club is led by Sandra Ten Pas, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Sandra Ten Pas
President
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matthew Ten Pas
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Harlan Ten Pas (2020–2024) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Lake Forest Mat Club
How much does Lake Forest Mat Club give each year?
Lake Forest Mat Club gave $28K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
What is Lake Forest Mat Club?
Lake Forest Mat Club is a private foundation focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Lake Forest, IL.
Where does Lake Forest Mat Club operate?
Lake Forest Mat Club has awarded grants in Illinois, Wisconsin.
How much is Lake Forest Mat Club required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2026, Lake Forest Mat Club reported a distributable amount of $295 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Lake Forest Mat Club's EIN?
Lake Forest Mat Club's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3437813. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 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 June 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 24, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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