Tonkinson Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Tonkinson Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Miami, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $424,323 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$424,323
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $409,748 the year before.
20% 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 | $353,315 | 42 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $409,748 | 46 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $424,323 | 47 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Tonkinson Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Tonkinson Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 39 | $396,215 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Utah | 3 | $5,823 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $690 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $345 |
| Montana | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Underline | Community Development | $100,000 |
| Florida International University Fnd | Education | $74,750 |
| Diabetes Research Foundation | Health & Well-being | $50,000 |
| University of Miami | Education | $32,000 |
| Coral Gables Community Foundation | Community Development | $28,500 |
| National Geographic Society | Education, Conservation & Culture | $20,000 |
| Zoo Miami Foundation | Environment Conservation | $15,800 |
| The Way Forward Foundation | Meeting Individual Needs of people with spinal cord injuries | $15,000 |
| Branches Inc | Helping families break cycle of poverty | $13,500 |
| Deering Estate Foundation | Arts, Culture & Environment | $7,800 |
| Clearwater Free Clinic Inc | Health-general & rehabilitative | $5,000 |
| Egyptian Theater Park City | Arts & Culture | $5,000 |
| Foundation for New Education Initia | Education | $5,000 |
| South Florida SPCA | Environment Conservation | $5,000 |
| The Villagers | Historic Preservation | $5,000 |
| Actors Playhouse Productions Inc | Arts & Culture | $3,500 |
| Rotary Foundation of Coral Gables FL | Community Development | $3,050 |
| Chapman Partnership Inc | Meeting individual needs of the homeless | $3,000 |
| American Red Cross South Fla Region | Health & Well-being | $3,000 |
| Fairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens | Nature Conservation | $2,000 |
| Miami Music Project Inc | Arts & Culture | $2,000 |
| Orchestra Miami | Arts & Culture | $2,000 |
| The Two Hundred Club of Greater Miami | Community Development | $2,000 |
| Tropic Bound | Education cultural preservation | $2,000 |
| Individual | $1,800 | |
| Informed Famiilies | Education | $1,500 |
| South Florida PBS | Community Development | $1,500 |
| Community Affairs Fund | Community Development | $1,000 |
| Food for the Poor Inc | Meeting Individual Needs | $1,000 |
| Guitars Over Guns Organization | Create safe space for disadvantaged | $1,000 |
| Miami Rescue Mission | Meeting Individual Needs | $1,000 |
| Tropical Audobon Society | Nature Conservation | $1,000 |
| Lemon City Collective Inc | Health & Education | $1,000 |
| Live Like Jake Foundation Inc | Education | $1,000 |
| ALS Therapy Development Institute | Medical Research | $1,000 |
| Books & Books Literary Foundation | Nuturing Readers and Writers | $1,000 |
| Christ the King Lutheran Church | Community support | $1,000 |
| Rising Star Outreach | Meeting Individual Needs | $720 |
| The Order of St Lazarus | Community Development | $690 |
| Friends of FIU Embrace | Community Inclusiveness | $515 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Tonkinson
- Margarita Tonkinson
- Steven Tonkinson
Questions people ask
Does Tonkinson Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tonkinson Foundation Inc give?
$424,323 in tax year 2025, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Tonkinson Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard Tonkinson (President), Margarita Tonkinson (Secretary) and Steven Tonkinson (Treasurer).
What does Tonkinson Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and health.