Thomas B Earle Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Thomas B Earle Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $55,935 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$55,935
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was down from $57,910 the year before.
38% 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 | $68,026 | 19 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $57,910 | 20 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $55,935 | 21 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Thomas B Earle Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Thomas B Earle Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 21 | $55,935 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of West-Central Wisconsin | To purchase new roof | $10,000 |
| Tomah Area School District | General support | $6,512 |
| Handishop Industries Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor Inc | General support | $4,000 |
| Bluff and Ridge Equine Assisted Therapies Inc | General support | $3,560 |
| Goodwill of North Central Wisconsin | General support | $3,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sister of the 7 Rivers Region | General support | $3,000 |
| Families First of Monroe County | General support | $2,500 |
| Family Promise of the Great Rivers Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Lighthouse Assembly of God | General support | $2,000 |
| The Parenting Place | General support | $2,000 |
| City of Tomah Police Department | General support | $2,000 |
| Caring Closet Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| Veterans Assistance Foundation Inc VFW Post 1382 | General support | $1,838 |
| City of Tomah Kupper Ratsch Senior Ctr | General support | $1,000 |
| Area Community Theater Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Acres of Hope Ministries Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Treasured Chests Incorporated | General support | $1,000 |
| Tomah Area Historical Society | General support | $525 |
| City of Tomah Fire Department | General support | $500 |
| City of Tomah Ambulance Service | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Northern Trust Company
Questions people ask
Does Thomas B Earle Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thomas B Earle Foundation give?
$55,935 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Thomas B Earle Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Northern Trust Company (Trustee).
What does Thomas B Earle Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and environment and conservation.