Thomas Ohana Foundation
Invitation OnlyDel Mar, California · EIN 27-1538278 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$672K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$37,500
Total assets$7.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $60,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
36% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Volunteers | St Paul, MN | Cash donation to fund building and operation of medical facility and residences. | $300,000 |
| Scripps Health Foundation | LA Jolla, CA | Cash donation to help provide innovation, quality, safety, and compassion in health care. | $75,000 |
| A Step Beyond | Escondido, CA | Cash donation to help provide educational programs to disadvantaged youth. | $60,000 |
| Monarch School | San Diego, CA | Cash donation to help provide educational programs to disadvantaged youth. | $50,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Cash donation to help provide medical care to people in distress. | $37,500 |
| Doors of Change | Cardiff, CA | Cash donation to help provide educational programs to disadvantaged youth. | $37,500 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of San Diego | San Diego, CA | Cash donation to help provide services for families taking care of critically-ill children. | $37,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Cash donation to help provide a positive and lasting impact in the lives of others. | $25,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | Cash donation to provide direct impact on the lives of wounded warriors and caregivers. | $25,000 |
| Maki International | Del Mar, CA | Cash donation to fund programs for imprisoned women in peru. | $15,000 |
| Silver Age Yoga | Del Mar, CA | Cash donation to help provide seniors with access to yoga classes. | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $672,500 | 11 |
| 2024 | $630,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $631,650 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349104746
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1538278
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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