Private foundation · EIN 27-1538278 · Del Mar, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Thomas Ohana 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: 11 grants paid, $673K total, median $38K. 64% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$673K
Median grant
$38K
Stays in CA
64%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Global VolunteersSt Paul, MNCash donation to fund building and operation of medical facility and residences.$300K
Scripps Health FoundationLA Jolla, CACash donation to help provide innovation, quality, safety, and compassion in health care.$75K
A Step BeyondEscondido, CACash donation to help provide educational programs to disadvantaged youth.$60K
Monarch SchoolSan Diego, CACash donation to help provide educational programs to disadvantaged youth.$50K
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYCash donation to help provide medical care to people in distress.$38K
Doors of ChangeCardiff, CACash donation to help provide educational programs to disadvantaged youth.$38K
Ronald McDonald House Charities of San DiegoSan Diego, CACash donation to help provide services for families taking care of critically-ill children.$38K
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYCash donation to help provide a positive and lasting impact in the lives of others.$25K
Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FLCash donation to provide direct impact on the lives of wounded warriors and caregivers.$25K
Maki InternationalDel Mar, CACash donation to fund programs for imprisoned women in peru.$15K
Silver Age YogaDel Mar, CACash donation to help provide seniors with access to yoga classes.$10K

By state: Minnesota 1 · California 7 · New York 2 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Thomas Ohana Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Del Mar, California, tax-exempt since 2010. 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 Thomas Ohana 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 Thomas Ohana Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $673K across 11 grants, a median of $38K.

Where does Thomas Ohana Foundation give?

Minnesota (1 grants), California (7 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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