Thomas Ohana Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Thomas Ohana Foundation is a private foundation in Del Mar, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $672,500 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $37,500 and the largest $300,000. 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$672,500
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$37,500
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$7.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $630,000 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $631,650 | 11 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $630,000 | 11 | $6.4 million |
| 2025 | $672,500 | 11 | $7.2 million |
How to apply
Thomas Ohana 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 Thomas Ohana Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1 | $300,000 |
| California | 7 | $285,000 |
| New York | 2 | $62,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Volunteers | Cash donation to fund building and operation of medical facility and residences. | $300,000 |
| Scripps Health Foundation | Cash donation to help provide innovation, quality, safety, and compassion in health care. | $75,000 |
| A Step Beyond | Cash donation to help provide educational programs to disadvantaged youth. | $60,000 |
| Monarch School | Cash donation to help provide educational programs to disadvantaged youth. | $50,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Cash donation to help provide medical care to people in distress. | $37,500 |
| Doors of Change | Cash donation to help provide educational programs to disadvantaged youth. | $37,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego | Cash donation to help provide services for families taking care of critically-ill children. | $37,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Cash donation to help provide a positive and lasting impact in the lives of others. | $25,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Cash donation to provide direct impact on the lives of wounded warriors and caregivers. | $25,000 |
| Maki International | Cash donation to fund programs for imprisoned women in peru. | $15,000 |
| Silver Age Yoga | Cash donation to help provide seniors with access to yoga classes. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jillian G Aaker
- Frank L Thomas
Questions people ask
Does Thomas Ohana Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thomas Ohana Foundation give?
$672,500 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $37,500.
Who runs Thomas Ohana Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jillian G Aaker (Secretary) and Frank L Thomas (Chairman of the Board).
What does Thomas Ohana Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, international and youth programs.