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Edmund B Thornton Foundation

  • Ottawa, IL
  • Tax-exempt since March 1988
  • EIN: 36-3538959

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.94k (2025)

Expenses
$32.8k (2025)

Total Assets
$32.1k (2025)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2025)

Years with missing data
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2025

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2025

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,943
Expenses
$32,765
Net Income
-$30,822
Net Assets
$32,112
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,900
97.8%
Interest Revenue $43
2.2%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $32,665
99.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $32,112
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $32,112
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Susan J Thornton (President) $0 $0
Kristina M Fogarty (Secretary) $0 $0
Susan J Thornton (Treasurer) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on June 10, 2025

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$74
Expenses
$8,112
Net Income
-$8,038
Net Assets
$62,934
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $74
100%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $8,012
98.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $62,934
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $62,934
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Susan J Thornton (President) $0 $0
Kristina M Fogarty (Secretary) $0 $0
Susan J Thornton (Treasurer) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on July 12, 2024

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$58
Expenses
$8,372
Net Income
-$8,314
Net Assets
$70,972
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $58
100%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $8,267
98.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $70,972
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $70,972
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Edmund B Thornton (Pres, Treas,) $0 $0
Susan J Thornton (Secr, Direct) $0 $0
Kristina M Fogarty (Director) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on July 14, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$25
Expenses
$6,554
Net Income
-$6,529
Net Assets
$79,286
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $25
100%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $6,554
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $79,286
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $79,286
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Edmund B Thornton (Pres, Treas,) $0 $0
Susan J Thornton (Secr, Direct) $0 $0
Kristina M Fogarty (Director) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Dec. 13, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$36
Expenses
$9,596
Net Income
-$9,560
Net Assets
$85,814
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $36
100%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $9,596
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $85,815
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $85,814
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Edmund B Thornton (President, Treasurer,And Director) $0 $0
Susan J Thornton (Secretary, Director) $0 $0
Kristina M Fogarty (Director) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Oct. 13, 2021

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$233
Expenses
$10,744
Net Income
-$10,511
Net Assets
$95,375
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $233
100%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $10,730
99.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $95,375
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $95,375

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2019

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2018

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2017

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$591,307
Expenses
$644,641
Net Income
-$53,334
Net Assets
$227,717
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $590,842
99.9%
Interest Revenue $465
0.1%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $644,382
100.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $227,717
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $227,717

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 3) PDF (3 of 3)

Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$61,895
Expenses
$91,247
Net Income
-$29,352
Net Assets
$281,050
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $61,889
100.0%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $88,725
97.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $321,529
Total Liabilities $40,479
Net Assets $281,050

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$63,256
Expenses
$65,709
Net Income
-$2,453
Net Assets
$310,402
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $63,255
100.0%
Interest Revenue $1
0.0%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $63,189
96.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $310,856
Total Liabilities $454
Net Assets $310,402

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$75,785
Expenses
$74,666
Net Income
$1,119
Net Assets
$312,854
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $75,784
100.0%
Interest Revenue $1
0.0%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $72,427
97.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $313,413
Total Liabilities $559
Net Assets $312,854

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$103,851
Expenses
$68,626
Net Income
$35,225
Net Assets
$311,734
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $93,850
90.4%
Interest Revenue $1
0.0%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $10,000
9.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $66,903
97.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $311,979
Total Liabilities $245
Net Assets $311,734

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2011

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Jan.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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