Tornquist Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tornquist Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bloomington, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $332,517 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $193,249. 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$332,517
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$193,249
- Assets$951,735
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $252,347 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 | $260,398 | 41 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $252,347 | 27 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $332,517 | 40 | $951,735 |
How to apply
Tornquist Family 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Tornquist Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Illinois. It also paid $250 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 19 | $304,817 |
| Texas | 1 | $8,500 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $6,200 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,500 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $2,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Support of charitable purpose | $193,249 |
| St Vincent Depaul Society | Support of charitable purpose | $55,000 |
| Midwest Food Bank | Support of charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Ministry & More Inc | Support of charitable purpose | $12,500 |
| Mercy Ships | Support of charitable purpose | $8,500 |
| Spread Truth Ministries Inc | Support of charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| Home Sweet Home Ministries | Support of charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Recycling Furniture for Families | Support of charitable purpose | $4,000 |
| The Baby Fold | Support of charitable purpose | $3,250 |
| Food for the Hungry | Support of charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Goya Ministries | Support of charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Heritage Foundation | Support of charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Finca International | Support of charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Support of charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Support of charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| St Jude | Support of charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation | Support of charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Compassion & Choice | Support of charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Faith Lutheran Church of McLean Co | Support of charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Spark International Missions Inc | Support of charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Young Life Church | Support of charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Feed the Children | Support of charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Support of charitable purpose | $800 |
| Paws for Purple Hearts | Support of charitable purpose | $750 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | Support of charitable purpose | $750 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Support of charitable purpose | $750 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | Support of charitable purpose | $600 |
| National Parks Foundation | Support of charitable purpose | $600 |
| Judicial Watch | Support of charitable purpose | $500 |
| Leadership Institute | Support of charitable purpose | $500 |
| Project K-9 Hero | Support of charitable purpose | $500 |
| Feeding America | Support of charitable purpose | $500 |
| Elks Bpoe #281 | Support of charitable purpose | $250 |
| Aica International | Support of charitable purpose | $250 |
| UNICEF USA | Support of charitable purpose | $250 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | Support of charitable purpose | $250 |
| Operation Second Chance | Support of charitable purpose | $250 |
| Paws of Honor | Support of charitable purpose | $250 |
| Calvary United Methodist Church | Support of charitable purpose | $168 |
| McLean County Museum of History | Support of charitable purpose | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- John Tornquist
- Jeanette Tornquist
- Randy Tornquist
- Kimberly Nave
Questions people ask
Does Tornquist Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tornquist Family Foundation give?
$332,517 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Tornquist Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Tornquist (President), Jeanette Tornquist (Treasurer), Randy Tornquist (Director) and Kimberly Nave (Director).
What does Tornquist Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, food and hunger and human services.