Tonsmeire Charitable Foundation Trust 2008
Invitation OnlyFairhope, Alabama · EIN 26-3042940 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$47K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$21K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $350 and $2,500.
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
15% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairhope Point Clear Rotary Youth Club | Fairhope, AL | Unrestricted contribution | $16,155 |
| Boy Scouts of America Mobile Area Council | Mobile, AL | Unrestricted contribution | $8,520 |
| South Alabama Land Trust | Fairhope, AL | Unrestricted contribution | $3,360 |
| Alabama Coastal Foundation Inc | Mobile, AL | Unrestricted contribution | $3,350 |
| Dog River Clearwater Revival | Mobile, AL | Unrestricted contribution | $2,500 |
| Exceptional Foundation Gulf Coast | Daphne, AL | Unrestricted contribution | $2,500 |
| River Discovery | Boise, ID | Unrestricted contribution | $2,500 |
| Impact 100 | Fairhope, AL | Unrestricted contribution | $2,010 |
| Alabama Coastal Heritage Trust | Mobile, AL | Unrestricted contribution | $1,300 |
| Alabama Rivers Alliance | Birmingham, AL | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Mission Increase | Tigard, OR | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Dsf Kiwanis | Daphne, AL | Unrestricted contribution | $750 |
| Auburn University | Auburn University, AL | Unrestricted contribution | $500 |
| Eastern Shore Art Center | Fairhope, AL | Unrestricted contribution | $500 |
| Dauphin Island Sea Lab Foundation | Dauphin Island, AL | Unrestricted contribution | $350 |
| Fairhope Film Festival | Fairhope, AL | Unrestricted contribution | $350 |
| St Lawrence Catholic Church | Fairhope, AL | Unrestricted contribution | $250 |
| Misc Contributions (All Contributions 1000 Or Under) | Fairhope, AL | Unrestricted contribution | $200 |
| St Joseph's Church | Salmon, ID | Unrestricted contribution | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $47,295 | 19 |
| 2024 | $43,025 | 18 |
| 2023 | $77,388 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349102101
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3042940
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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