Thomas a Costello Legacy Foundation
Thomas a Costello Legacy Foundation is a public charity, based in Chaska, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $310K in total assets.
Thomas a Costello Legacy Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $309,952
- +17.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $86,946
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $39,815
- -19.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Thomas a Costello Legacy Foundation
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Thomas a Costello Legacy Foundation
Courage & Character Scholarship - University of Wisconsin-Madison
Thomas a Costello Legacy Foundation
Amount
Significant financial support (amount not specified)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Thomas A. Costello Courage and Character Award - Chaska High School
Thomas a Costello Legacy Foundation
Amount
Scholarship amount not specified
Deadline
Deadline not published
Thomas A. Costello Memorial Alumni Award
Thomas a Costello Legacy Foundation
Amount
Award amount not specified
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Thomas a Costello Legacy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donate Life Minneapolis, MN | To help continue organ donation | $15,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation Saint Paul, MN | To help fund wishes | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $309,952 | $86,946 | $39,815 | — | — |
| 2024 | $262,821 | $87,720 | $49,401 | — | — |
| 2023 | $224,502 | $107,699 | $58,338 | — | — |
| 2022 | $175,141 | $219,541 | $44,400 | $30,000 | 2 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Thomas a Costello Legacy Foundation is led by Ashley Costello, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ashley Costello
President
Board Member → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Costello
Co-President
Co-President → Co- President, 2024
Co- President → Co-President, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Wiser
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Farley
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Costello
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Costello
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Beth Costello (2022) — Board Member
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 Thomas a Costello Legacy Foundation
How large is Thomas a Costello Legacy Foundation?
Thomas a Costello Legacy Foundation reported $310K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $87K.
Where does Thomas a Costello Legacy Foundation operate?
Thomas a Costello Legacy Foundation has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Thomas a Costello Legacy Foundation's EIN?
Thomas a Costello Legacy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2721749. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 19, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
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