Clarence Talen Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Clarence Talen Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $66,040 in 53 grants; the typical grant was $1,100 and the largest $6,600. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$66,040
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$1,100
- Largest grant$6,600
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $64,985 the year before.
9% 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 | $62,500 | 50 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $64,985 | 50 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $66,040 | 53 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Hannah Cowan Trust Point Inc 7 S Dewey St, Eau Claire, WI 54701 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (715) 461-7018 |
| What to submit | Any form |
What Clarence Talen Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 46 | $43,668 |
| Michigan | 2 | $9,900 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,300 |
| Iowa | 1 | $3,300 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,300 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $2,062 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $510 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Calvin College & Seminary | General operations | $6,600 |
| Dordt University Incorporated | General operations | $3,300 |
| Elim Christian School | General operations | $3,300 |
| Reframe Ministries | General operations | $3,300 |
| Shriner's Hospital for Children | General operations | $3,300 |
| St Paul's Lutheran School | General operations | $3,106 |
| Community Foundation of Dunn County | General operations | $2,510 |
| Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts | General operations | $2,500 |
| Summit Christian Academy | General operations | $2,062 |
| Menomonie Area Free Clinic | General operations | $2,000 |
| Stepping Stones | General operations | $1,500 |
| St Joseph's Catholic School | General operations | $1,432 |
| Cedarbrook Church | General operations | $1,100 |
| Christ Lutheran Church | General operations | $1,100 |
| Faith Lutheran Church | General operations | $1,100 |
| First Congregational Church | General operations | $1,100 |
| Grace Episcopal Church | General operations | $1,100 |
| Immanuel Baptist Church | General operations | $1,100 |
| Liberty Christian Center | General operations | $1,100 |
| Menomonie Alliance Church | General operations | $1,100 |
| New Life Lutheran Church | General operations | $1,100 |
| Our Savior Lutheran Church | General operations | $1,100 |
| Peace Lutheran Church | General operations | $1,100 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Church | General operations | $1,100 |
| St Paul's Lutheran Church | General operations | $1,100 |
| Unitarian Society | General operations | $1,100 |
| United Methodist Church | General operations | $1,100 |
| Menomonie Public Library | General operations | $1,000 |
| The Bridge to Hope | General operations | $1,000 |
| Dunn County 4-H Leaders Federation | General operations | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Menomonie | General operations | $750 |
| Wisconsin Foster Closet Inc | General operations | $750 |
| Coflax United Methodist Chruch | General operations | $510 |
| Colfax Lutheran Church | General operations | $510 |
| Forest Center Church of the Nazarene | General operations | $510 |
| Hay River Lutheran Church | General operations | $510 |
| Little Elk Creek Lutheran Church | General operations | $510 |
| New Hope Lutheran Church | General operations | $510 |
| Our Savior's Lutheran Church | General operations | $510 |
| Roseland Reformed Church | General operations | $510 |
Officers and trustees
- Trust Point Inc
Questions people ask
Does Clarence Talen Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Clarence Talen Charitable Trust give?
$66,040 in tax year 2025, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $1,100.
Who runs Clarence Talen Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Trust Point Inc (Trustee).
What does Clarence Talen Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.