Tomlinson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 45-2428903 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.3M
Organizations funded42
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$2.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $27,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity College | Hartford, CT | General & Unrestricted | $251,000 |
| Peninsula Bridge Program | San Mateo, CA | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Challenge Success | Stanford, CA | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | CAMD F1RST Scholars Program - Scholarship Fund | $100,000 |
| Berkeley Repertory Theatre | Berkeley, CA | Strategic Initiatives | $86,111 |
| Berkeley Repertory Theatre | Berkeley, CA | Annual Fund | $60,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | San Jose, CA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Tipping Point Community | San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Art of Yoga Project | Palo Alto, CA | General & Unrestricted | $42,500 |
| Hrj Charities Inc | Palo Alto, CA | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | Opportunity SMU | $27,000 |
| 7 Lakes Alliance | Belgrade Lks, ME | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| African Leadership Foundation | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula | Menlo Park, CA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara, CA | LEAD Program | $25,000 |
| Special Operations Warrior Foundation | Tampa, FL | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Andover Warriors Boys Basketball Club Boosters Inc | Andover, MA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Ravenswood Education Foundation | Menlo Park, CA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation | Pasadena, CA | Risa Hoffman Global Health Equity Fund | $20,000 |
| Calmatters | Sacramento, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Kamukama Foundation | Austin, TX | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Trinity College | Hartford, CT | Mens Basketball - Championship Gear and Apparel Fund | $10,000 |
| Agawam Council | Falmouth, ME | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Berkeley Repertory Theatre | Berkeley, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Camp Runoia Alumnae Organization | Auburn, ME | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Damon Runyon Cancer Research Fnd | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Namahana Education Foundation | Kilauea, HI | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund | Redwood City, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Francis High School | Mountain View, CA | The Saint Francis Fund | $5,000 |
| The Fit Kids Foundation Inc | Menlo Park, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Trinity College | Hartford, CT | Eris Estes '91 Fund for Student Social Life | $5,000 |
| Bay Area Womens Sports Initiative Inc | San Jose, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| St Francis High School | Mountain View, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | Washington, DC | Food Aid for Gaza | $2,500 |
| 350 Bay Area | Santa Rosa, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Bethesda, MD | Charitable Event | $1,000 |
| Newport Mesa Proliteracy | Newport Beach, CA | Rochelle Hoffman Memorial Fund | $1,000 |
| President & Trustees of Colby College | Waterville, ME | Friends of Art - Colby Museum Fund | $1,000 |
| Cinestudio Inc | Hartford, CT | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Kqed Inc | San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| National Public Radio Inc | Baltimore, MD | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,300,111 | 42 |
| 2024 | $1,065,944 | 21 |
| 2023 | $1,475,777 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601269349101685
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-2428903
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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