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Tomlinson Foundation is a private corporation based in LA JOLLA, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1990. The principal officer is Thomas W Tomlinson. It holds total assets of $85.4M. Annual income is reported at $24.2M. Total assets have grown from $78K in 2011 to $85.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, Idaho and Michigan. According to available records, Tomlinson Foundation has made 26 grants totaling $7.4M, with a median grant of $150K. Annual giving has decreased from $3.3M in 2020 to $843K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3.3M distributed across 14 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $2.2M, with an average award of $284K. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Idaho and California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$25K
Median Grant
$150K
Average Grant
$418K
Largest Grant
$1.6M
Based on 6 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Tomlinson Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 26 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in ID, CA.
Tomlinson Foundation has distributed a total of $7.4M across 26 grants. The median grant size is $150K, with an average of $284K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $2.2M.
Tomlinson Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Tomlinson Foundation is headquartered in LA JOLLA, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynora S Brown | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Steve Totten | VICE PRES & TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mark W Lindsay | VICE PRES & SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$85.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$80.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
26
Total Giving
$7.4M
Average Grant
$284K
Median Grant
$150K
Unique Recipients
10
Most Common Grant
$200K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club Of Ada CountyGENERAL SUPPORT | Garden City, ID | $250K | 2023 |
| YmcaGENERAL SUPPORT | San Diego, CA | $250K | 2023 |
| Just In Time For Foster YouthGENERAL SUPPORT | San Diego, CA | $150K | 2023 |
| Bluum Inc (Idaho Charter School Network)GENERAL SUPPORT | Boise, ID | $83K | 2023 |
| Villa Esperanza ServicesGENERAL SUPPORT | Pasadena, CA | $60K | 2023 |
| Treasure Valley Family YmcaAQUATICS CENTER | Boise, ID | $50K | 2023 |
| Teri Campus Of LifeCONSTRUCTION OF VOCATIONAL CENTER | Oceanside, CA | $600K | 2022 |
| Idaho Youth RanchGENERAL SUPPORT | Boise, ID | $500K | 2022 |
| Community Lutheran ChurchGENERAL | Escondido, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| San Diego Food BankCOVID RELIEF | San Diego, CA | $220K | 2020 |
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