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Train of Thought Project

Accepts applications Goreville, Illinois · EIN 884411625

Train of Thought Project is a private foundation in Goreville, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $72,820 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $10,750 and the largest $47,320. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $93,079 the year before.

100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$11,5008$39,407
2023$93,07917$70,161
2024$72,8204$108,807

How to apply

ContactSarah Trainor
470 Toler Lane, Goreville, IL 62939
Phone or email(618) 967-2416
What to submitScholarship applicants must complete an application form, prepare an essay, give proof of admission and a letter of recommendation.
DeadlinesSubmission of required documents is April 1st each year.
RestrictionsScholarship applicants must graduate high school at Goreville, Vienna or Anna IL

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2024. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois4$72,820

Grants paid in 2024

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Various NP Organizations
Goreville, IL
Financial assistance$47,320
Individual
IL
Financial assistance$12,500
Individual
IL
Financial assistance$9,000
Goreville School
Goreville, IL
Financial assistance$4,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Train of Thought Project accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Submission of required documents is April 1st each year..

How much does Train of Thought Project give?

$72,820 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $10,750.

Who runs Train of Thought Project?

Its 2024 filing lists Sarah Trainor (President), Paul Trainor (V President) and Amy Collins (Treasurer).

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