The Paul and Norma Tikkanen Art
The Paul and Norma Tikkanen Art is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Ashtabula, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $469K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $101K. Net investment income was $36K.
The Paul and Norma Tikkanen Art at a glance
In short: The Paul and Norma Tikkanen Art gave $101K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $101K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,860
- +14.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $100,860
- +14.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,860
- Total assets
- $469,203
- +60.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Paul and Norma Tikkanen Art funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ashtabula Arts Center ($101K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Paul and Norma Tikkanen Art gives
- In 2025 it paid out 758% of 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2023) to $101K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $101K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ashtabula Arts Center Ashtabula, OH | To Fund and Promote the Annual Art Show | $100,860 |
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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 | $469,203 | $291,683 | $108,251 | $100,860 | 1 | $106,154 | $36,167 | $14,004 |
| 2024 | $292,343 | $237,829 | $95,041 | $88,101 | 1 | $93,240 | $22,809 | $7,900 |
| 2023 | $161,909 | $6,747 | $8,702 | $3,826 | 1 | $7,426 | $3,248 | $7,709 |
| 2022 | $153,462 | $161,257 | $3,807 | — | — | $2,848 | $2,487 | $683 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Paul and Norma Tikkanen Art reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Paul and Norma Tikkanen Art is led by Bret Cimorell, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bret Cimorell
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Schimmelpfening
Board Member
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 The Paul and Norma Tikkanen Art
How much does The Paul and Norma Tikkanen Art give each year?
The Paul and Norma Tikkanen Art gave $101K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $88K across 1 grant.
How large is The Paul and Norma Tikkanen Art?
The Paul and Norma Tikkanen Art reported $469K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $106K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Paul and Norma Tikkanen Art?
The Paul and Norma Tikkanen Art is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Ashtabula, OH. It holds $469K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Paul and Norma Tikkanen Art operate?
The Paul and Norma Tikkanen Art has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is The Paul and Norma Tikkanen Art's EIN?
The Paul and Norma Tikkanen Art's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4271030. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
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 2025 (received by the IRS July 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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