The A & D Tom Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The A & D Tom Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $24,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $3,000. 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$24,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$325,963
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $21,450 the year before.
56% 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 | $21,750 | 17 | $304,288 |
| 2024 | $21,450 | 12 | $318,643 |
| 2025 | $24,000 | 20 | $325,963 |
How to apply
The A & D Tom Foundation 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 The A & D Tom Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 18 | $21,500 |
| New York | 1 | $1,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BreakthroughSF | General Support of Program | $3,000 |
| SF Marin Food Bank | General Support of Program | $2,000 |
| Golden Gate Christian Church | General Support of Program | $2,000 |
| Live Oak School | General Support of Program | $2,000 |
| UC Berkeley Foundation | General Support of program | $1,500 |
| Community Music Center | General Support of Program | $1,500 |
| Syracuse University | General Program Support | $1,500 |
| Asian Women's Shelter | General Support of Program | $1,250 |
| Alzheimers Association | General Support of Program | $1,000 |
| CPMC Foundation | General Support of Program | $1,000 |
| Chinatown YMCA | General Support of Program | $1,000 |
| Baycat | General Support of Program | $1,000 |
| Community Initiatives | General support of the program | $1,000 |
| Presbyterian Church | Food Pantry Support | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Greater SF | General Support of program | $1,000 |
| Social and Environmental Entreprene | General Operating Support | $500 |
| Individual | General Support of Program | $500 |
| Community Asian Theatre of the Sier | General Support of the Program | $500 |
| CATS Contemporary Asian Theatre | General support of program | $500 |
| Individual | General Support of Program | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Denise Tom
- Linda Tom
- Galen Tom
- Joyce Tom
Questions people ask
Does The A & D Tom Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The A & D Tom Foundation give?
$24,000 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The A & D Tom Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Denise Tom (President), Linda Tom (Director), Galen Tom (Director) and Joyce Tom (Treasurer).
What does The A & D Tom Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and food and hunger.