Private foundation · EIN 33-0383793 · La Jolla, California

Tomlinson 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $1.8M total, median $225K. 50% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$1.8M
Median grant
$225K
Stays in CA
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$85M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Teri Campus of LifeOceanside, CAConstruction of vocational center$500K
YMCASan Diego, CAGeneral support$300K
Boys & Girls Club of Ada CountyGarden City, IDGeneral support$250K
Interfaith Sanctuary HousingBoise, IDGeneral support$250K
Villa Esperanza ServicesPasadena, CAGeneral support$200K
Just in Time for Foster YouthSan Diego, CAGeneral support$150K
Bluum Inc (idaho Charter School Network)Boise, IDGeneral support$83K
Treasure Valley Family YMCABoise, IDAquatics center$50K

By state: California 4 · Idaho 4

About this foundation

Tomlinson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in La Jolla, California, administered in care of Thomas W Tomlinson, tax-exempt since 1990. 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 Tomlinson Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Tomlinson Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.8M across 8 grants, a median of $225K.

Where does Tomlinson Foundation give?

California (4 grants), Idaho (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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