The Amended Caruso Sperl Irrevocable Charitable Trust
Historical FunderThayer, Illinois · EIN 37-6336628 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,307 and $19,413.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | FATHER JAMES PALAKUDY |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 148, THAYER IL 62689 |
| Phone | 2174386196 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE AT SACRED HEART PARISH OFFICE |
| Deadlines | EARLY MAY DEADLINE |
| Restrictions | AWARDS CAN NOT EXCEED 75% OF CATHOLIC SCHOOL TUITION EXPENSE FOR GRADES K-12 IN THE SPRINGFIELD DIOCESE. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
20% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sac Heart Griffon High School | Springfield Il, IL | High school scholarships | $35,966 |
| Little Flower Grade School | Springfield, IL | Grade school scholarships | $19,413 |
| Christ the King School | Springfield, IL | Grade school scholarships | $13,860 |
| Seton Home Study Grade School & High School | Front Royal, VA | Home school scholarships | $1,307 |
| Springfield Il Catholic Schoolhouse | Springfield, IL | Grade school scholarships | $1,165 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $71,711 | 5 |
| 2024 | $69,798 | 4 |
| 2023 | $64,145 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611279349101206
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-6336628
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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