Tomkins Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySouth Elgin, Illinois · EIN 45-3998558 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$223K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,200 and $13,090.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
88% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Foundation | Champaign, IL | To further program services | $50,000 |
| Way to Rise | Washington, DC | To further program services | $23,000 |
| The Hamlin School | San Francisco, CA | To further program services | $20,000 |
| Elisabetta M Colabianchikurandza | Petaluma, CA | To further program services | $15,000 |
| Friends of Christ Hospital | Lititz, PA | To further program services | $15,000 |
| World Pulse Voices | Portland, OR | To further program services | $15,000 |
| Womens Donor Network | San Francisco, CA | To further program services | $13,090 |
| United Nations Relief & Works Agency | Washington, DC | To further program services | $11,148 |
| Way to Win | Washington, DC | To further program services | $10,000 |
| Asian Community Development | Boston, MA | To further program services | $5,000 |
| Az Center for Enpowerment | Phoenix, AZ | To further program services | $5,000 |
| Caroline Federation Fund | Durham, NC | To further program services | $5,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of San Fran | San Francisco, CA | To further program services | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family and Children's Services | San Francisco, CA | To further program services | $5,000 |
| Leaders Igniting Trans Education Fund | Milwaukee, WI | To further program services | $5,000 |
| Pa Stands Up Institute | Reading, PA | To further program services | $5,000 |
| Town School for Boys | San Francisco, CA | To further program services | $5,000 |
| Global Impact | Washington, DC | To further program services | $3,000 |
| Doctors Wo Borders | New York, NY | To further program services | $1,200 |
| Kqed | San Francisco, CA | To further program services | $1,200 |
| Public Citizen | Washington, DC | To further program services | $1,200 |
| Acre Action Center | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $1,013 |
| Dekalb Community Fund | Sycamore, IL | To further program services | $1,000 |
| Amnesty International USA | New York, NY | To further program services | $600 |
| Democracy Now Production | New York, NY | To further program services | $500 |
| A Jewish Voice for Peace | Berkeley, CA | To further program services | $466 |
| The Intercept Media Inc | New York, NY | To further program services | $400 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $222,817 | 27 |
| 2023 | $124,537 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543209349100144
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-3998558
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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