Edmund B Thornton Foundation
Invitation OnlyOttawa, Illinois · EIN 36-3538959 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1,800
Organizations funded4
Typical grant$500
Total assets$23K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $300 and $500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendota Museum & Historical Society | Mendota, IL | Operating costs | $500 |
| Illinois Valley Intertribal | Utica, IL | Pow wow supplies | $500 |
| Dickinson House Foundation | Oglesby, IL | Repairs | $500 |
| Ottawa Pads Shelter | Ottawa, IL | Purchase supplies | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,800 | 4 |
| 2024 | $26,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631629349100003
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3538959
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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