Caruso-Sperl Irrevocable Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Caruso-Sperl Irrevocable Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Thayer, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $71,711 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $13,860 and the largest $35,966. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$71,711
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$13,860
- Largest grant$35,966
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $69,798 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $64,145 | 5 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $69,798 | 4 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $71,711 | 5 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Father James Palakudy PO Box 148, Thayer, IL 62689 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (217) 438-6196 |
| What to submit | Applications available at sacred heart parish office |
| Deadlines | Early may deadline |
| Restrictions | Awards can not exceed 75% of catholic school tuition expense for grades K-12 in the springfield diocese. |
What Caruso-Sperl Irrevocable Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 4 | $70,404 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,307 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sac Heart Griffon High School | High school scholarships | $35,966 |
| Little Flower Grade School | Grade school scholarships | $19,413 |
| Christ the King School | Grade school scholarships | $13,860 |
| Seton Home Study Grade School & High School | Home school scholarships | $1,307 |
| Individual | Grade school scholarships | $1,165 |
Officers and trustees
- Father James Palakudy
- Anthony Rothering
- Larry James
- Ron Pitchford
- Mark McGrath
- Mary Georgene Jones
- Matt Maynerich
Questions people ask
Does Caruso-Sperl Irrevocable Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Early may deadline.
How much does Caruso-Sperl Irrevocable Charitable Trust give?
$71,711 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $13,860.
Who runs Caruso-Sperl Irrevocable Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Father James Palakudy (New Pastor), Anthony Rothering (Trustee), Larry James (President) and Ron Pitchford (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Caruso-Sperl Irrevocable Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.