Thomas B Earle Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 59-6784786 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$56K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,500.
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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of West-Central Wisconsin | Tomah, WI | To purchase new roof | $10,000 |
| Tomah Area School District | Tomah, WI | General support | $6,512 |
| Handishop Industries Inc | Tomah, WI | General support | $5,000 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor Inc | Tomah, WI | General support | $4,000 |
| Bluff and Ridge Equine Assisted Therapies Inc | Kendall, WI | General support | $3,560 |
| Goodwill of North Central Wisconsin | Menasha, WI | General support | $3,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sister of the 7 Rivers Region | LA Crosse, WI | General support | $3,000 |
| Families First of Monroe County | Tomah, WI | General support | $2,500 |
| Family Promise of the Great Rivers Inc | Sparta, WI | General support | $2,500 |
| Lighthouse Assembly of God | Tomah, WI | General support | $2,000 |
| The Parenting Place | Tomah, WI | General support | $2,000 |
| City of Tomah Police Department | Tomah, WI | General support | $2,000 |
| Caring Closet Inc | Tomah, WI | General support | $2,000 |
| Veterans Assistance Foundation Inc VFW Post 1382 | Tomah, WI | General support | $1,838 |
| City of Tomah Kupper Ratsch Senior Ctr | Tomah, WI | General support | $1,000 |
| Area Community Theater Inc | Tomah, WI | General support | $1,000 |
| Acres of Hope Ministries Inc | Norwalk, WI | General support | $1,000 |
| Treasured Chests Incorporated | Tomah, WI | General support | $1,000 |
| Tomah Area Historical Society | Tomah, WI | General support | $525 |
| City of Tomah Fire Department | Tomah, WI | General support | $500 |
| City of Tomah Ambulance Service | Tomah, WI | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $55,935 | 21 |
| 2024 | $57,910 | 20 |
| 2023 | $68,026 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641289349100749
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-6784786
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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