Tonsmeire Charitable Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
Tonsmeire Charitable Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Fairhope, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $47,295 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $16,155. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$47,295
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$16,155
- Assets$21,404
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was up from $43,025 the year before.
53% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $77,388 | 17 | $30,641 |
| 2024 | $43,025 | 18 | $669 |
| 2025 | $47,295 | 19 | $21,404 |
How to apply
Tonsmeire Charitable Foundation Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Tonsmeire Charitable Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16 | $43,595 |
| Idaho | 2 | $2,700 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fairhope Point Clear Rotary Youth Club | Unrestricted contribution | $16,155 |
| Boy Scouts of America Mobile Area Council | Unrestricted contribution | $8,520 |
| South Alabama Land Trust | Unrestricted contribution | $3,360 |
| Alabama Coastal Foundation Inc | Unrestricted contribution | $3,350 |
| Dog River Clearwater Revival | Unrestricted contribution | $2,500 |
| Exceptional Foundation Gulf Coast | Unrestricted contribution | $2,500 |
| River Discovery | Unrestricted contribution | $2,500 |
| Impact 100 | Unrestricted contribution | $2,010 |
| Alabama Coastal Heritage Trust | Unrestricted contribution | $1,300 |
| Alabama Rivers Alliance | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| Mission Increase | Unrestricted contribution | $1,000 |
| DSF Kiwanis | Unrestricted contribution | $750 |
| Auburn University | Unrestricted contribution | $500 |
| Eastern Shore Art Center | Unrestricted contribution | $500 |
| Dauphin Island Sea Lab Foundation | Unrestricted contribution | $350 |
| Fairhope Film Festival | Unrestricted contribution | $350 |
| St Lawrence Catholic Church | Unrestricted contribution | $250 |
| Misc Contributions (All Contributions 1000 or Under) | Unrestricted contribution | $200 |
| St Joseph's Church | Unrestricted contribution | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Arthur C Tonsmeire III
- Elizabeth Tonsmeire
- Louis G Russell
- Leslie G Weeks
- Tommy Faust
Questions people ask
Does Tonsmeire Charitable Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tonsmeire Charitable Foundation Trust give?
$47,295 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Tonsmeire Charitable Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Arthur C Tonsmeire III (Trustee/ Fdn. MGR.), Elizabeth Tonsmeire (Trustee), Louis G Russell (Trustee) and Leslie G Weeks (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Tonsmeire Charitable Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, environment and conservation and arts and culture.