Thomas Brown Perp Char TST
Thomas Brown Perp Char TST is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in Illinois and Arizona, including animal shelters, rescue and animal-welfare organizations, and Arizona State University.
Thomas Brown Perp Char TST at a glance
In short: Thomas Brown Perp Char TST gave $165K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Illinois. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $165,000
- +26.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,786
- +26.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $2,915,316
- +3.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Thomas Brown Perp Char TST
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 630858, Cincinnati, OH 45263-0858
Phone: (513) 534-5310
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thomas Brown Perp Char TST funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Paws Chicago ($19K). Together the top 10 received $137K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 9% to recipients in Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Thomas Brown Perp Char TST open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 14 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 93% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2023) to $165K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $165K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Paws Chicago Chicago, IL | Program/Project Support | $18,750 |
| Touched by an Animal Chicago, IL | Project/Program Support | $15,625 |
| Arizona State University Tempe, AZ | Program/Project Support | $15,000 |
| Animal Care League Oak Park, IL | Project/Program Support | $12,500 |
| Tree House Humane Society Chicago, IL | Project/Program Support | $12,500 |
| One Tail at a Time NFP Chicago, IL | Project/Program Support | $12,500 |
| The Anti-Cruelty Society Chicago, IL | Program/Project Support | $12,500 |
| Animals Deserving of Proper Treatment Naperville, IL | Project/Program Support | $12,500 |
| Canine Therapy Corps Inc Chicago, IL | Project/Program Support | $12,500 |
| Evanston Animal Shelter Association Evanston, IL | Project/Program Support | $12,500 |
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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 | $2,915,316 | $326,986 | $239,418 | $165,000 | 14 | $197,627 | $278,620 | $171,242 |
| 2024 | $2,827,760 | $172,807 | $211,788 | $130,000 | 14 | $162,939 | $131,840 | $160,864 |
| 2023 | $2,866,745 | $785,466 | $140,669 | $65,000 | 4 | $74,469 | $731,895 | $138,380 |
| 2022 | $2,221,943 | $2,235,068 | $13,123 | — | — | $5,000 | $11,762 | $67,949 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas Brown Perp Char TST reported a distributable amount of $171K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations whose work includes animal care and adoption. For example, PAWS Chicago describes its work as providing spay/neuter, medical, and adoption programs for homeless and at-risk pets. The Evanston Animal Shelter Association describes its work as rehabilitation, foster care, adoption, and community support to help pets stay with the people who love them. Arizona State University describes its mission as advancing the university and enriching the lives of alumni, students, and friends.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $165,000. Grant amounts ranged from $6,250 to $18,750, with a median of $12,500. Its largest reported grants included $18,750 to PAWS Chicago, $15,625 to Touched By An Animal, and $15,000 to Arizona State University. It also awarded $12,500 each to the Animal Care League, Tree House Humane Society, One Tail at a Time NFP, The Anti-Cruelty Society, Animals Deserving of Proper Treatment, Canine Therapy Corps, and the Evanston Animal Shelter Association. Most listed grants were for program/project support; the Illinois Federation of Humane Societies received $9,375 for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Fifth Third Bank N.A. and Christopher J. Berghoff as co-trustees.
Thomas Brown Perp Char TST's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher J. Berghoff
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$2K (2022) → $24K (2025)
Fifth Third Bank N A
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$7K (2022) → $48K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $48K, to Fifth Third Bank N a (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Brown Perp Char TST
How much does Thomas Brown Perp Char TST give each year?
Thomas Brown Perp Char TST gave $165K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $130K across 14 grants.
What is Thomas Brown Perp Char TST's typical grant size?
Thomas Brown Perp Char TST's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $11,786, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Thomas Brown Perp Char TST that year got $9K on average.
Where does Thomas Brown Perp Char TST give grants?
Thomas Brown Perp Char TST gives mostly in Illinois: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (7 grants), Naperville, IL (2 grants) and Evanston, IL (2 grants).
Does Thomas Brown Perp Char TST give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of Thomas Brown Perp Char TST's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Project/Program Support" (9 grants) and "Program/Project Support" (3 grants).
Who are Thomas Brown Perp Char TST's largest grantees?
Thomas Brown Perp Char TST's largest 2025 grantees include Paws Chicago ($18,750), Touched by an Animal ($15,625) and Arizona State University ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas Brown Perp Char TST?
Thomas Brown Perp Char TST reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $198K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $171K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Thomas Brown Perp Char TST fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations whose work includes animal care and adoption. For example, PAWS Chicago describes its work as providing spay/neuter, medical, and adoption programs for homeless and at-risk pets. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas Brown Perp Char TST?
The foundation stated on its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Thomas Brown Perp Char TST's EIN?
Thomas Brown Perp Char TST's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1096401. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Thomas Brown Perp Char TST accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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