Private foundation · EIN 95-4608377 · Watsonville, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Tomash 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: 16 grants paid, $28K total, median $100. 50% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
16
$28K
Median grant
$100
Stays in CA
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mt Madonna InstituteWatsonville, CACharitable$20K
Hospice of Santa CruzScotts Valley, CACharitable$5,000
Sri Ram FoundationSanta Cruz, CACharitable$1,000
Coro Southern CaLos Angeles, CACharitable$500
NpcaWashington, DCCharitable$100
National Audubon Society IncNew York, NYCharitable$100
St Joseph's Indian SchoolChamberlain, SDCharitable$100
World Jewish CongressNew York, NYCharitable$100
National Wildlife FederationMerrifield, VACharitable$100
Smile TrainWashington, DCCharitable$100
Doctors Without Borders USANew York, NYCharitable$100
MhcanSanta Cruz, CACharitable$100
EastersealsIrvine, CACharitable$100
KqedSan Francisco, CACharitable$100
Planned ParenthoodLos Angeles, CACharitable$100
FincaWashington, DCCharitable$100

By state: California 8 · District of Columbia 3 · New York 3 · South Dakota 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Tomash Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Watsonville, California, administered in care of Sarada Diffenbaugh, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Tomash 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 Tomash Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $28K across 16 grants, a median of $100.

Where does Tomash Family Foundation give?

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

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