Tuw Caroline B R Cepek
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Tuw Caroline B R Cepek at a glance
In short: Tuw Caroline B R Cepek gave $28K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $6K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $27,890
- +11.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $5,578
- +11.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,578
- Total assets
- $858,718
- +2.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Illinois (80% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Tuw Caroline B R Cepek funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Seeing Eye Inc ($6K). Together the top 5 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2021) to $28K (2026). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $28K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seeing Eye Inc Morristown, NJ | General | $5,578 |
| Salvation Army Oak Brook, IL | General | $5,578 |
| Animal Welfare League Chicago, IL | General | $5,578 |
| Anti-Cruelty Society Chicago, IL | General | $5,578 |
| Embrace Living Charities Oakbrook, IL | General | $5,578 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $858,718 | $60,468 | $41,562 | $27,890 | 5 | $60,468 |
| 2025 | $839,778 | $54,015 | $38,749 | $25,065 | 5 | $54,014 |
| 2024 | $824,571 | $48,482 | $38,557 | $25,575 | 5 | $48,482 |
| 2023 | $814,472 | $-19,052 | $33,797 | $21,285 | Total only | $-19,052 |
| 2022 | $867,521 | $55,955 | $32,559 | $18,490 | Total only | $55,955 |
| 2021 | $844,123 | $37,497 | $32,670 | $17,220 | Total only | $37,497 |
| 2020 | $839,297 | $27,311 | $32,084 | $22,070 | Total only | $27,311 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Tuw Caroline B R Cepek
Based on IRS filings
Tuw Caroline B R Cepek is a public charity, based in Po Box Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $859K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $28K. Net investment income was $60K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tuw Caroline B R Cepek's only listed officer is Northern Trust Company, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Northern Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$10K (2021) → $13K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: The Northern Trust Company (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $13K, to Northern Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Tuw Caroline B R Cepek
How much does Tuw Caroline B R Cepek give each year?
Tuw Caroline B R Cepek gave $28K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $25K across 5 grants.
What is Tuw Caroline B R Cepek's typical grant size?
Tuw Caroline B R Cepek's median grant in 2026 was $5,578, and its average grant was $5,578, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Tuw Caroline B R Cepek give grants?
Tuw Caroline B R Cepek gives mostly in Illinois: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oak Brook, IL (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Tuw Caroline B R Cepek give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Tuw Caroline B R Cepek's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Who are Tuw Caroline B R Cepek's largest grantees?
Tuw Caroline B R Cepek's largest 2026 grantees include Seeing Eye Inc ($5,578), Salvation Army ($5,578) and Animal Welfare League ($5,578), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Tuw Caroline B R Cepek?
Tuw Caroline B R Cepek reported $859K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $60K.
What is Tuw Caroline B R Cepek's EIN?
Tuw Caroline B R Cepek's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6026021. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 1, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 8, 2026)
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