Tmi Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tmi Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $83,500 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $14,000. 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$83,500
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$14,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $81,000 the year before.
27% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $56,233 | 18 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $81,000 | 18 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $83,500 | 22 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Tmi Charitable 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 Tmi Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 14 | $60,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $7,500 |
| New York | 2 | $6,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rotary Club of Big Bear Lake | Community service programs, food banks, senior and community recognition. | $14,000 |
| Bear Valley Community Hospital | To support healthcare services to the people of the big bear valley. | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | To provide emergency assistance, disaster relief, and disaster prepared education in the u.s. | $5,000 |
| Doves of Big Bear Valley | To offer education, prevention, and treatment programs to those affected by domestic violence. | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | To encourage community and faith building. | $5,000 |
| Soroptimist International of Roseville | To support women and girls global volunteer work programs. | $5,000 |
| Tufenkian Foundation | Providing social services for the homeless and displaced persons, women shelters, environmental activism, and social protection for the vulnerable | $5,000 |
| Armenian Relief Society | To support armenian community. | $3,000 |
| Los Angeles Mission | To support homeless programs for men, women, and children in los angeles county. | $3,000 |
| Shriner's Children Hospital | To provide support to a specialized healthcare system for pediatric care | $3,000 |
| St Jude's Children Hospital | To support research and treatment for pediatric catastrophic diseases. | $3,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission | To support homelessness services to men, women, and children. | $3,000 |
| Bear Valley Meals on Wheels | To serve meals to under served communities | $2,500 |
| City of Hope | To support biomedical research, treatment, and academia programs related to cancer care. | $2,500 |
| Feeding America | Ensuring equitable access to nutritious food to communities | $2,500 |
| Lutheran Social Services | Providing health and human services | $2,500 |
| United Armenian Church | To encourage community and faith building. | $2,500 |
| Elder Love - USA | To provide low cost in home caregiving services to the elderly | $2,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | To improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through research and patient support. | $1,500 |
| American Heart Association | To be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. | $1,500 |
| Covenant House | Providing support to the youth and young families | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Delivering emergency medical aid and humanitarian projects | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tony Tamberchi
- Eeva Tamberchi
Questions people ask
Does Tmi Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tmi Charitable Foundation give?
$83,500 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Tmi Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Tony Tamberchi (President) and Eeva Tamberchi (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Tmi Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, health and food and hunger.