Thomas J and Mary Eyerman Foundation
Thomas J and Mary Eyerman Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $169K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $3K. Net investment income was $4K.
Thomas J and Mary Eyerman Foundation at a glance
In short: Thomas J and Mary Eyerman Foundation gave $3K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $373.125), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,985
- -55.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $373
- -77.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $225
- Total assets
- $168,896
- +0.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Thomas J and Mary Eyerman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Equestrian Holy Sepulchre ($2K). Together the top 8 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Thomas J and Mary Eyerman Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 29% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $8K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Equestrian Holy Sepulchre Green Bay, WI | General Fund | $1,500 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra Chicago, IL | General Fund | $500 |
| Blessed Maria Gabriella Chicago, IL | General Fund | $250 |
| Our Lady of Loreto & St Winefride | General Fund | $250 |
| OSU Foundation Columbus, OH | General Fund | $200 |
| AARP Foundation Chicago, IL | General Fund | $135 |
| Dominican Sisters of Chicago Rosary Hill Home Justice, IL | General Fund | $100 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Chicago, IL | General Fund | $50 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $168,896 | $6,994 | $6,346 | $2,985 | 8 | $3,047 | $3,695 | $10,333 |
| 2023 | $168,248 | $11,205 | $9,023 | $6,720 | 4 | $6,720 | $8,902 | $8,759 |
| 2022 | $166,066 | $6,798 | $10,646 | $7,950 | 6 | $7,950 | $4,102 | $9,137 |
| 2021 | $169,914 | $11,776 | $5,520 | $2,500 | 1 | — | $8,756 | $9,981 |
| 2020 | $163,658 | $6,182 | $4,232 | — | — | — | $1,950 | $8,097 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas J and Mary Eyerman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Thomas J and Mary Eyerman Foundation is led by Mary Evans Eyerman, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Evans Eyerman
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David J. Eyerman
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Kathryn Night
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reverend Matthew S. Eyerman
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas J. Eyerman
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 J and Mary Eyerman Foundation
How much does Thomas J and Mary Eyerman Foundation give each year?
Thomas J and Mary Eyerman Foundation gave $3K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7K across 4 grants.
What is Thomas J and Mary Eyerman Foundation's typical grant size?
Thomas J and Mary Eyerman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $225, and its average grant was $373, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Thomas J and Mary Eyerman Foundation give grants?
Thomas J and Mary Eyerman Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (35%) and Ohio (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (4 grants).
Does Thomas J and Mary Eyerman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Thomas J and Mary Eyerman Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Thomas J and Mary Eyerman Foundation's largest grantees?
Thomas J and Mary Eyerman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Equestrian Holy Sepulchre ($1,500), Chicago Symphony Orchestra ($500) and Blessed Maria Gabriella ($250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas J and Mary Eyerman Foundation?
Thomas J and Mary Eyerman Foundation reported $169K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Thomas J and Mary Eyerman Foundation's EIN?
Thomas J and Mary Eyerman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3157603. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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