Twomey Foundation
The Twomey Foundation is a private foundation based in Roseville, Illinois. Its 2026 filing reports grants to organizations in Illinois for religious, educational, and charitable purposes, including churches, schools, community organizations, and a YMCA.
Twomey Foundation at a glance
In short: Twomey Foundation gave $1.2M across 41 grants in 2026 (avg $29K), mostly in Illinois. 5% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,171,500
- +134.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 41
- -6.8% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $28,573
- +151.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $8,071,489
- +10.8% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (2 of 41, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Twomey Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 587 90Th Avenue, Roseville, IL 61473
Phone: (309) 221-7044
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Twomey Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Immaculate Conception Catholic Church ($590K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
219 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 200 grants of 219 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2026 grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois. Listed recipients include organizations in Roseville, Monmouth, Galesburg, and Aledo.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Twomey Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 2 of 41 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 90% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 145% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 205% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $383K (2021) to $1.2M (2026). In 2026 it made 41 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Monmouth, IL | Religious | $590,000 |
| Immaculate Conception School Monmouth, IL | Educational | $89,000 |
| Roseville Community Center Roseville, IL | Charitable | $66,000 |
| Warren County United Way Monmouth, IL | Charitable | $55,000 |
| St Patrick's Church Monmouth, IL | Religious | $53,000 |
| Warren County YMCA Monmouth, IL | Charitable | $52,500 |
| Galesburg Community Foundation Galesburg, IL | Charitable | $40,500 |
| Warren County Fair Board Roseville, IL | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Buchanan Center for the Arts Monmouth, IL | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Monmouth Roseville Educational Foundation Monmouth, IL | Educational | $15,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,071,489 | $2,068,800 | $1,248,603 | $1,171,500 | 41 | $1,178,233 | $1,480,312 | $573,981 |
| 2025 | $7,281,674 | $230,242 | $567,680 | $500,600 | 44 | $506,861 | $235,131 | $512,457 |
| 2024 | $7,625,350 | $570,872 | $578,369 | $525,250 | 44 | $531,390 | $532,578 | $476,129 |
| 2023 | $7,673,483 | $417,291 | $543,158 | $477,250 | 40 | $482,365 | $369,122 | $495,475 |
| 2022 | $7,799,398 | $886,150 | $597,087 | $536,350 | 50 | $541,145 | $698,152 | $524,246 |
| 2021 | $7,442,836 | $526,053 | $439,594 | $382,982 | 40 | — | $486,682 | $443,810 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Twomey Foundation reported a distributable amount of $574K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. The Buchanan Center for the Arts says it promotes education in and enjoyment of the arts in Warren County, Illinois. Jamieson Community Center says it provides services to under-privileged and elderly people. Galesburg Community Foundation says it works to improve the quality and health of its communities by connecting people with causes they care about.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 41 grants totaling $1,171,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $590,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $590,000 to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, $89,000 to Immaculate Conception School, $66,000 to Roseville Community Center, $55,000 to Warren County United Way, and $53,000 to St Patrick’s Church.
Other reported grants included $52,500 to Warren County YMCA, $40,500 to Galesburg Community Foundation, $35,000 to Warren County Fair Board, $30,000 to Buchanan Center for the Arts, $15,000 to Monmouth Roseville Educational Foundation, $14,500 to Jamieson Community Center, and $12,000 to Rainbow Riders NFP. The foundation also gave $10,000 to Monmouth College and $1,000 to Mercer County YMCA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Patricia A Parkins as president and director; Sarah L Walters as secretary and director; Jonna Young as treasurer and director; and Connie S Grant and N Elaine Segura as directors.
Twomey Foundation is led by Patricia A. Parkins, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Patricia A. Parkins
President & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Connie S. Grant
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonna Young
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
N. Elaine Segura
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah L. Walters
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Twomey Foundation
How much does Twomey Foundation give each year?
Twomey Foundation gave $1.2M across 41 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $501K across 44 grants.
What is Twomey Foundation's typical grant size?
Twomey Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $28,573, across 41 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Twomey Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Twomey Foundation give grants?
Twomey Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Monmouth, IL (22 grants), Roseville, IL (3 grants), Galesburg, IL (3 grants) and Stronghurst, IL (2 grants).
Does Twomey Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 41 grants with a stated purpose on Twomey Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (28 grants), "Educational" (8 grants) and "Religious" (5 grants).
Who are Twomey Foundation's largest grantees?
Twomey Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Immaculate Conception Catholic Church ($590,000), Immaculate Conception School ($89,000) and Roseville Community Center ($66,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Twomey Foundation?
Twomey Foundation reported $8.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $574K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Twomey Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. The Buchanan Center for the Arts says it promotes education in and enjoyment of the arts in Warren County, Illinois. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Twomey Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Twomey Foundation's EIN?
Twomey Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1330616. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Twomey Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Twomey Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/twomey-foundation-morg_3e9ae749b44e46deac2f45b50d5fdd14
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