Pearl Thornell Charitable is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CORSICANA, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $93K. Net investment income was $242K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
+10.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$93K
-1.1% YoY
Grant Count
13
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
-1.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pearl Thornell Charitable reported a distributable amount of $110K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Pearl Thornell Charitable
Based on IRS filings
Pearl Thornell Charitable is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CORSICANA, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $93K. Net investment income was $242K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,500,409 | $1,354,986 | $1,375,577 |
| Revenue | $257,285 | $90,296 | $79,950 |
| Expenses | $111,862 | $110,887 | $123,929 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $95,927 | $96,766 | $107,899 |
| Net Investment Income | $242,422 | $77,099 | $66,442 |
| Distributable Amount | $109,747 | $95,827 | $96,712 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Corsicana Isd Education Foundation ($15,000), Methodist Childrens Home of Waco ($10,000), Presbyterian Children Services ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SALVATION ARMY CORSICANA, TX | CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | $3,965 |
| METHODIST CHILDRENS HOME OF WACO WACO, TX | CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF NAVARRO COUNTY CORSICANA, TX | CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB GREATER DALLAS DALLAS, TX | CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | $8,500 |
| PRESBYTERIAN CHILDREN SERVICES CORSICANA, TX | CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| CORSICANA ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION CORSICANA, TX | CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | $15,000 |
| HOPE CENTER CORSICANA, TX | CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
| VOICE CORSICANA, TX | CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| CAMP OF THE RISING SUN CORSICANA, TX | CHARITABLE OPERATION | $5,000 |
| CHRISTMAS IN APRIL - NAVARRO COUNTY CORSICANA, TX | CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pearl Thornell Charitable?
Pearl Thornell Charitable is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CORSICANA, TX. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Pearl Thornell Charitable?
As of 2024, Pearl Thornell Charitable holds $1.5M in total assets with $257K in annual revenue. It awarded 13 grants totaling $93K in 2024.
Where does Pearl Thornell Charitable operate?
Pearl Thornell Charitable has awarded grants in Texas.
What size grants does Pearl Thornell Charitable award?
In 2024, Pearl Thornell Charitable awarded 13 grants totaling $93K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Pearl Thornell Charitable required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Pearl Thornell Charitable reported a distributable amount of $110K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Pearl Thornell Charitable's EIN?
Pearl Thornell Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5112979. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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