Private foundation · EIN 23-6420013 · Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

Tobin Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $138K total, median $1,500. 78% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$138K
Median grant
$1,500
Stays in PA
78%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.3M

Grants paid in 2025

9 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History - NmajhPhiladelphia, PAFor general support of charitable activities$102K
The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia FoundationPhiladelphia, PAFor general support of charitable activities$25K
Children's Crisis Treatment CenterPhiladelphia, PAFor general support of charitable activities$5,000
Emily's EntourageMerion Station, PAFor general support of charitable activities$2,500
Freire School FoundationPhiladelphia, PAFor general support of charitable activities$1,500
Share Food Program IncPhiladelphia, PAFor general support of charitable activities$1,000
Chabad West Serving Boston UniversityBoston, MAFor general support of charitable activities$500
Lubavitch Center for Russian JewryPhiladelphia, PAFor general support of charitable activities$500
UJA Federation of NyWest Harrison, NYFor general support of charitable activities$80

By state: Pennsylvania 7 · Massachusetts 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Tobin Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 1967. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Tobin Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Tobin Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $138K across 9 grants, a median of $1,500.

Where does Tobin Family Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (7 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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