Tobola Educational Trust
Tobola Educational Trust is a private foundation based in Eagan, Minnesota. In its 2025 filing, it reported 22 grants totaling $87,154; the listed grant purposes and application restriction indicate support for scholarships for graduates of Cadott High School in Cadott, Wisconsin.
Tobola Educational Trust at a glance
In short: Tobola Educational Trust gave $87K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $87,154
- -5.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,962
- +2.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,397
- Total assets
- $1,276,990
- -0.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Tobola Educational Trust
- How to Apply
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The filing directs applicants to contact the Principal of Cadott High School and submit a written form. Applicants must be graduates of Cadott High School in Cadott, Wisconsin.
- Review Cycle
- The filing says the date is listed on the application; it does not provide a specific date.
- Deadline
- The filing says the date is listed on the application; it does not provide a specific date.
- Contact
Application contact: Principal Cadott High School
Mailing address: 426 Myrtle Street, Cadott, WI 54727
Phone: (715) 289-4211
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tobola Educational Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was CVTC ($11K). Together the top 10 received $37K.
Organizations only. It also paid 8 individual scholarships ($45,927), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 84 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin. The remaining shares were Minnesota (5%), South Dakota (3%), Colorado (3%), and California (3%). The listed grants also included recipients in Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Tobola Educational Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 111% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $87K (2025) to $114K (2021). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $87K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 8 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $45,927 |
| CVTC Eau Claire, WI | Scholarships | $11,334 |
| Northcentral Technical College Wassau, WI | Scholarships | $6,491 |
| Northern State University Aberdeen, SD | Scholarships | $2,570 |
| University of St Thomas St. Paul, MN | Scholarships | $2,397 |
| Northwood Technical College Rice Lake, WI | Scholarships | $2,397 |
| Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO | Scholarships | $2,397 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | Scholarships | $2,397 |
| Ripon College Ripon, WI | Scholarships | $2,397 |
| Uw - Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | Scholarships | $2,397 |
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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 | $1,276,990 | $102,391 | $114,593 | $87,154 | 22 | $91,103 | $78,233 | $82,407 |
| 2024 | $1,283,027 | $66,651 | $118,473 | $92,495 | 24 | $96,378 | $39,559 | $74,924 |
| 2023 | $1,333,280 | $47,497 | $130,905 | $96,258 | 1 | $99,997 | $25,807 | $69,406 |
| 2022 | $1,416,703 | $425,639 | $126,999 | $100,466 | 18 | $104,279 | $404,261 | $70,043 |
| 2021 | $1,117,398 | $132,114 | $143,325 | $114,468 | 19 | $118,532 | $108,337 | $95,826 |
| 2020 | $1,117,696 | $126,049 | $123,594 | $98,100 | 19 | — | $104,805 | $79,032 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tobola Educational Trust reported a distributable amount of $82K 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
The 2025 grants listed in the filing were for scholarships. Recipients included colleges and technical colleges. For example, Northcentral Technical College received $6,491; its foundation describes its role as developing relationships and resources to support the college. Ripon College received $2,397 and describes its mission as preparing students for productive, socially responsible citizenship.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 22 grants totaling $87,154. Grants ranged from $500 to $17,392, with a median grant of $2,397. The largest grants included $17,392 to an individual recipient, $11,334 to CVTC, $8,857 to an individual recipient, and $6,997 to an individual recipient; each was designated for scholarships.
The foundation also gave $6,491 to Northcentral Technical College, $2,397 to the University of St. Thomas, $2,397 to Colorado Mesa University, $2,397 to Northwood Technical College, $2,100 to Viterbo University, and $1,600 to the University of Northern Iowa. The University of St. Thomas describes its mission as educating morally responsible leaders to advance the common good; Colorado Mesa University’s stated purpose includes administering property and making expenditures for the university’s benefit. Northwood Technical College’s foundation says it supports quality education and student achievement, while Viterbo University describes its purpose as preparing students for faithful service and ethical leadership. The University of Northern Iowa Foundation says it raises private resources and builds relationships to support the university and its community.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists US Bank N.A. as trustee.
Tobola Educational Trust's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$23K (2020) → $24K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $24K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Tobola Educational Trust
How much does Tobola Educational Trust give each year?
Tobola Educational Trust gave $87K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $92K across 24 grants.
What is Tobola Educational Trust's typical grant size?
Tobola Educational Trust's median grant in 2025 was $2,397, and its average grant was $3,962, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tobola Educational Trust give grants?
Tobola Educational Trust gives mostly in Wisconsin: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Tobola Educational Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Tobola Educational Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (22 grants).
Who are Tobola Educational Trust's largest grantees?
Tobola Educational Trust's largest 2025 grantees include CVTC ($11,334), Northcentral Technical College ($6,491) and Northern State University ($2,570), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 8 individual scholarships ($45,927), which are not listed by name. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Tobola Educational Trust?
Tobola Educational Trust reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $91K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $82K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tobola Educational Trust fund?
The 2025 grants listed in the filing were for scholarships. Recipients included colleges and technical colleges. For example, Northcentral Technical College received $6,491; its foundation describes its role as developing relationships and resources to support the college. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tobola Educational Trust?
The filing directs applicants to contact the Principal of Cadott High School and submit a written form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tobola Educational Trust's EIN?
Tobola Educational Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6628480. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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