Train of Thought Project
Train of Thought Project is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Goreville, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $109K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $73K.
Train of Thought Project at a glance
In short: Train of Thought Project gave $73K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $72,820
- -21.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -76.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,205
- +232.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,750
- Total assets
- $108,807
- +55.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (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 Train of Thought Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Goreville School Students ($9K). Together the top 2 received $13K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($59,820), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2023) to $93K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $59,820 |
| Goreville School Students Goreville, IL | Financial Assistance | $9,000 |
| Goreville School Goreville, IL | Financial Assistance | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $108,807 | $111,838 | $73,192 | $72,820 | 4 | $73,192 | — |
| 2024 | $70,161 | $123,857 | $93,103 | $93,079 | 17 | $93,103 | $1,857 |
| 2023 | $39,407 | $51,000 | $11,800 | $11,500 | 8 | $11,593 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Train of Thought Project is led by Paul Trainor, V President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul Trainor
V President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Trainor
President
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Collins
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Amy Parrish (2023–2024) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Train of Thought Project
How much does Train of Thought Project give each year?
Train of Thought Project gave $73K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $93K across 17 grants.
What is Train of Thought Project's typical grant size?
Train of Thought Project's median grant in 2025 was $10,750, and its average grant was $18,205, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Train of Thought Project give grants?
Train of Thought Project gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Goreville, IL (2 grants).
Does Train of Thought Project give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Train of Thought Project's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial Assistance" (4 grants).
How large is Train of Thought Project?
Train of Thought Project reported $109K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $112K.
What is Train of Thought Project?
Train of Thought Project is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Goreville, IL. It holds $109K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Train of Thought Project's EIN?
Train of Thought Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4411625. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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