Private foundation · EIN 45-3998558 · South Elgin, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Tomkins 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 27 grants paid, $223K total, median $5,000. 11% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
27
$223K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in IL
11%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Illinois FoundationChampaign, ILTo further program services$50K
Way to RiseWashington, DCTo further program services$23K
The Hamlin SchoolSan Francisco, CATo further program services$20K
Elisabetta M ColabianchikurandzaPetaluma, CATo further program services$15K
Friends of Christ HospitalLititz, PATo further program services$15K
World Pulse VoicesPortland, ORTo further program services$15K
Womens Donor NetworkSan Francisco, CATo further program services$13K
United Nations Relief & Works AgencyWashington, DCTo further program services$11K
Way to WinWashington, DCTo further program services$10K
Asian Community DevelopmentBoston, MATo further program services$5,000
Az Center for EnpowermentPhoenix, AZTo further program services$5,000
Caroline Federation FundDurham, NCTo further program services$5,000
Jewish Community Center of San FranSan Francisco, CATo further program services$5,000
Jewish Family and Children's ServicesSan Francisco, CATo further program services$5,000
Leaders Igniting Trans Education FundMilwaukee, WITo further program services$5,000
Pa Stands Up InstituteReading, PATo further program services$5,000
Town School for BoysSan Francisco, CATo further program services$5,000
Global ImpactWashington, DCTo further program services$3,000
Doctors Wo BordersNew York, NYTo further program services$1,200
KqedSan Francisco, CATo further program services$1,200
Public CitizenWashington, DCTo further program services$1,200
Acre Action CenterChicago, ILTo further program services$1,013
Dekalb Community FundSycamore, ILTo further program services$1,000
Amnesty International USANew York, NYTo further program services$600
Democracy Now ProductionNew York, NYTo further program services$500
A Jewish Voice for PeaceBerkeley, CATo further program services$466
The Intercept Media IncNew York, NYTo further program services$400

By state: California 8 · Illinois 3 · District of Columbia 5 · Pennsylvania 2 · Oregon 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Tomkins Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in South Elgin, Illinois, administered in care of Trevor Tomkins, tax-exempt since 2012. 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 Tomkins Family 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 Tomkins Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $223K across 27 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Tomkins Family Foundation give?

California (8 grants), Illinois (3 grants), District of Columbia (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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