Tomson Family Foundation Trust
Accepts applications
Tomson Family Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Mason City, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $965,500 in 79 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $125,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$965,500
- Number of grants79
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$32.1 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
22% 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 | $915,500 | 69 | $23.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 77 | $27.0 million |
| 2025 | $965,500 | 79 | $32.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | O Jay Tomson Patricia A Tomson 2601 Fourth Street SW, Mason City, IA 50401 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (641) 423-1600 |
| What to submit | No standard form |
| Restrictions | The requests must be exclusively for educational, scientific, and charitable purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the code. |
What Tomson Family Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 59 | $628,500 |
| Minnesota | 7 | $188,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $51,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Georgia | 6 | $29,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $11,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Olaf College | St. Olaf choir broadcase of christmas concert | $125,000 |
| Vesterheim Norweigan-American Museum | Vesterheim commons project matching pledge | $65,000 |
| Clear Lake Classical | Building acquisition | $50,000 |
| Elca World Hunger | World hunger | $50,000 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church in America | General support | $50,000 |
| Mason City Foundationmusic Man Square | General support | $50,000 |
| Mason City YMCA & Rehabilitation Center | General support | $50,000 |
| University of Northern Iowa Foundation | Center for violence prevention | $50,000 |
| Waldorf Lutheran College | General support, building a permanent endowment for waldorf | $50,000 |
| Norwegian American Historical Society | General support | $28,500 |
| 43 North Iowa | General support | $26,000 |
| Cedar Summerstock Theatre | General support | $25,000 |
| Individual | Magelssen endowed scholarship | $25,000 |
| Northeastern Iowa Synod | General support | $25,000 |
| Wartburg College | General support, social work department | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of North Central Iowa | General support | $16,000 |
| Niacc Foundation | Lifelong learning institute | $13,000 |
| Cedar Valley Seminary Foundation | Operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services | General operating | $10,000 |
| National 19th Amendement Society | General support | $10,000 |
| Naval Institute Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Northern Lights Alliance for the Homeless | General support | $10,000 |
| The Artisans Village | General support | $10,000 |
| TLC the Learning Center | General operating | $10,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | Seminary fund, bible camp, operating costs | $10,000 |
| Youth for Christ | General support | $10,000 |
| Chirstmas Cheer Fund | General support | $6,000 |
| Hawkeye Harvest Food Bank | General support | $6,000 |
| Lake Oconee Food & Wine Festival | Annual fundraiser for local youth programs | $6,000 |
| Newman School Foundation | General support, peter e gribben memorial | $6,000 |
| Niad Center for Human Development | General support | $6,000 |
| Amputee Blade Runners | General support | $5,000 |
| Artigras Co Sara Tomson Hooper | General support | $5,000 |
| Charles City Family YMCA | General support | $5,000 |
| Iowa Specialty Hospital Foundation Clarion | General support, iowa specialty hospitals and clinics | $5,000 |
| Jordan River Inc DBA Messiah Food Pantry | General support | $5,000 |
| Mason City Police Department | General support | $5,000 |
| Mason City Senior Activity Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Mora Food Pantry | General support | $5,000 |
| Oconee Performing Arts Society | Operations, performances, and youth scholarships | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- O Jay Tomson
- Patricia A Tomson
Questions people ask
Does Tomson Family Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Tomson Family Foundation Trust give?
$965,500 in tax year 2025, across 79 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Tomson Family Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists O Jay Tomson (President/Secretary) and Patricia A Tomson (Vice President).
What does Tomson Family Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.