Train of Thought Project is a private foundation focused on Education, based in GOREVILLE, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $70K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $93K. Net investment income was $2K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$70K
+78.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$93K
+709.4% YoY
Grant Count
17
+112.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+280.9% YoY
About Train of Thought Project
Based on IRS filings
Train of Thought Project is a private foundation focused on Education, based in GOREVILLE, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $70K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $93K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $70,161 | $39,407 |
| Revenue | $123,857 | $51,000 |
| Expenses | $93,103 | $11,800 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $93,103 | $11,593 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,857 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Camp Ondessonk ($30,000), Southern IL Christian Camp ($30,000), Blessings in a Backpack ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carmen Renaud Goreville, IL | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $2,500 |
| Tim Richie Mound, MN | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $1,500 |
| Goreville FCA Goreville, IL | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $1,000 |
| Blessings in a Backpack Tunnel Hill, IL | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $10,000 |
| Goreville PTO Goreville, IL | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $1,000 |
| Camp Ondessonk Ozark, IL | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $30,000 |
| Goreville Schools Goreville, IL | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $3,000 |
| Newman Center Carbondale, IL | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $6,079 |
| Southern IL Christian Camp Makanda, IL | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $30,000 |
| Jordan Davidson Memorial Goreville, IL | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Trainor | President | 20 | — |
| Paul Trainor | V President | 5 | — |
| Amy Parrish | Treasurer | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Train of Thought Project?
Train of Thought Project is a private foundation focused on Education, based in GOREVILLE, IL. It holds $70K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Train of Thought Project?
As of 2024, Train of Thought Project holds $70K in total assets with $124K in annual revenue. It awarded 17 grants totaling $93K in 2024.
Where does Train of Thought Project operate?
Train of Thought Project has awarded grants in Florida, Illinois, Minnesota.
What size grants does Train of Thought Project award?
In 2024, Train of Thought Project awarded 17 grants totaling $93K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2023–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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