Clarence Tomlinson Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Clarence Tomlinson Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Mt Pulaski, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $53,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$53,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $47,900 the year before.
39% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $37,600 | 11 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $47,900 | 15 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $53,000 | 14 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Clarence Tomlinson Charitable Trust 510 N Belmont, Mt Pulaski, IL 62548 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (217) 792-5251 |
| What to submit | Letter form describing the charitable organization, its charitable status and structure, the organization's charitable purpose and goals and intended use of any funds solicited. |
What Clarence Tomlinson Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 14 | $53,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mt Pulaski Historical Society | Unrestricted & museum ceiling repair | $10,000 |
| Mt Pulaski Park District | Finish pool | $10,000 |
| Lake Fork Community Center | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Zion Lutheran School | Computers | $4,500 |
| Boy Scout Troop 122 | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| St John's Lutheran Church | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Mt Pulaski Christian Church | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| United Methodist Church | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| St Thomas Aquinas Church | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Mt Pulaski Library Dist | Summer reading & after school programs | $2,000 |
| United Way of Logan County | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Individual | Community services | $2,000 |
| Mt Pulaski Community Band | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Hilltop Club of Mt Pulaski | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeff Beccue
- Pat Przykopanski
- Kent Brooker
Questions people ask
Does Clarence Tomlinson Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Clarence Tomlinson Charitable Trust give?
$53,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Clarence Tomlinson Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeff Beccue (Trustee), Pat Przykopanski (Trustee) and Kent Brooker (Trustee).
What does Clarence Tomlinson Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.