Tomlinson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tomlinson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 42 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $251,000. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$251,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
68% 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 | $1.5 million | 34 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 21 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 42 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Tomlinson Family 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 Tomlinson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 22 | $756,611 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $266,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $120,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $37,000 |
| Maine | 4 | $36,000 |
| New York | 2 | $30,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $22,500 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity College | General & Unrestricted | $251,000 |
| Peninsula Bridge Program | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Challenge Success | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Northeastern University | CAMD F1RST Scholars Program - Scholarship Fund | $100,000 |
| Berkeley Repertory Theatre | Strategic Initiatives | $86,111 |
| Berkeley Repertory Theatre | Annual Fund | $60,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Tipping Point Community | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Art of Yoga Project | General & Unrestricted | $42,500 |
| HRJ Charities Inc | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Opportunity SMU | $27,000 |
| 7 Lakes Alliance | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| African Leadership Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Santa Clara University | LEAD Program | $25,000 |
| Special Operations Warrior Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Andover Warriors Boys Basketball Club Boosters Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Ravenswood Education Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation | Risa Hoffman Global Health Equity Fund | $20,000 |
| Calmatters | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Kamukama Foundation | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Trinity College | Mens Basketball - Championship Gear and Apparel Fund | $10,000 |
| Agawam Council | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Berkeley Repertory Theatre | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Camp Runoia Alumnae Organization | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Damon Runyon Cancer Research Fnd | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Namahana Education Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Francis High School | The Saint Francis Fund | $5,000 |
| The Fit Kids Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Trinity College | Eris Estes '91 Fund for Student Social Life | $5,000 |
| Bay Area Womens Sports Initiative Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| St Francis High School | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | Food Aid for Gaza | $2,500 |
| 350 Bay Area | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Charitable Event | $1,000 |
| Newport Mesa Proliteracy | Rochelle Hoffman Memorial Fund | $1,000 |
| President & Trustees of Colby College | Friends of Art - Colby Museum Fund | $1,000 |
| Cinestudio Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kelli Tomlinson
- Steffan Tomlinson
Questions people ask
Does Tomlinson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tomlinson Family Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Tomlinson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kelli Tomlinson (Co- Pres, Dir) and Steffan Tomlinson (Dir, Sec, Co- Pres).
What does Tomlinson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.