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The Tumba Foundation

Preselected recipients only San Luis Obispo, California · EIN 871019043

The Tumba Foundation is a private foundation in San Luis Obispo, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $23,208 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$17,9862$18,478
2024$23,2081$13,428
2025$10,0001$0

How to apply

The Tumba 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Tumba Foundation funds

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Sorwathe FoundationGeneral$10,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Tumba Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Tumba Foundation give?

$10,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs The Tumba Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Laura Stenovec (President), Susan Stenovec (Secretary) and Tom Stenovec (Treasurer).

What does The Tumba Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly international.

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