Tornquist Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBloomington, Illinois · EIN 37-1406955 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,500.
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
52% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent Depaul Society | Bloomington, IL | Support of charitable purpose | $55,000 |
| Midwest Food Bank | Normal, IL | Support of charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Ministry & More Inc | Bloomington, IL | Support of charitable purpose | $12,500 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TX | Support of charitable purpose | $8,500 |
| Spread Truth Ministries Inc | Bloomington, IL | Support of charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| Home Sweet Home Ministries | Bloomington, IL | Support of charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Recycling Furniture for Families | Bloomington, IL | Support of charitable purpose | $4,000 |
| The Baby Fold | Normal, IL | Support of charitable purpose | $3,250 |
| Food for the Hungry | Phoenix, AZ | Support of charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Goya Ministries | Bloomington, IL | Support of charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Heritage Foundation | Washinton, DC | Support of charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Finca International | Washington, DC | Support of charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Peoria, IL | Support of charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | Support of charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| St Jude | Memphis, TN | Support of charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation | Madison, WI | Support of charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Compassion & Choice | Portland, OR | Support of charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Faith Lutheran Church of Mclean Co | Bloomington, IL | Support of charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Spark International Missions Inc | Bloomington, IL | Support of charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Young Life Church | Branson, MO | Support of charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Feed the Children | Oklahoma City, OK | Support of charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Bloomington, IL | Support of charitable purpose | $800 |
| Paws for Purple Hearts | Penngrove, CA | Support of charitable purpose | $750 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | Bloomington, IL | Support of charitable purpose | $750 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | Support of charitable purpose | $750 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | Washington, DC | Support of charitable purpose | $600 |
| National Parks Foundation | Washington, DC | Support of charitable purpose | $600 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | Support of charitable purpose | $500 |
| Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | Support of charitable purpose | $500 |
| Project K-9 Hero | Whitwell, TN | Support of charitable purpose | $500 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | Support of charitable purpose | $500 |
| Elks Bpoe #281 | Bloomington, IL | Support of charitable purpose | $250 |
| Aica International | Paris, FR | Support of charitable purpose | $250 |
| Unicef USA | New York, NY | Support of charitable purpose | $250 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University | Bloomington, IL | Support of charitable purpose | $250 |
| Operation Second Chance | Germantown, MD | Support of charitable purpose | $250 |
| Paws of Honor | Williamsburg, VA | Support of charitable purpose | $250 |
| Calvary United Methodist Church | Normal, IL | Support of charitable purpose | $168 |
| Mclean County Museum of History | Bloomington, IL | Support of charitable purpose | $100 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($193,249). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $332,517 | 40 |
| 2024 | $252,347 | 27 |
| 2023 | $260,398 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349101205
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-1406955
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.