The Tomares Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Tomares Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Rockville, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $173,384 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $60,000. 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$173,384
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $149,854 the year before.
35% 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 | $118,490 | 37 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $149,854 | 34 | $3.3 million |
| 2025 | $173,384 | 46 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
The Tomares Family 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.
What The Tomares Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Maryland. It also paid $1,800 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 13 | $94,800 |
| District of Columbia | 9 | $36,200 |
| New York | 17 | $28,804 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 2 | $3,030 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,250 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Wa | general support | $60,000 |
| Friends of Lubavitch | general support | $20,000 |
| Chabad Shul of Potomac | general support | $13,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | general support | $8,500 |
| American Friends Of The Israeli Opera | General support | $6,000 |
| Adel Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| Anti Defamation League | General Support | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Kishorit | General support | $5,000 |
| Charles E Smith Life Communities | general purpose | $4,000 |
| JCC of Greater Washington | general support | $3,000 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc | general purpose | $3,000 |
| Jewish Council for The Aging | general support | $2,000 |
| Jewish Social Service Agency | general support | $2,000 |
| Suburban Hospital Foundation | general support | $2,000 |
| Edlavitch Jewish Community Centre | general purpose | $2,000 |
| Sweetwater Spectrum | general purpose | $2,000 |
| Park Avenue Synagogue | general support | $1,854 |
| American Israel Cultural Foundation | General support | $1,800 |
| Friends of the Gesher Theater | general support | $1,800 |
| Makom | general purpose | $1,800 |
| Shalom Hartman Institute of North America | general purpose | $1,800 |
| Yiddish Book Center | general support | $1,500 |
| New Israel Fund | general purpose | $1,500 |
| American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orches | general support | $1,500 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | general support | $1,500 |
| Crohn's And Colitis Foundation | general purpose | $1,500 |
| Weta | general support | $1,250 |
| Washington Performing Art | general purpose | $1,200 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | general purpose | $1,030 |
| Alzheimer Association | general support | $1,000 |
| Hillel International | General support | $1,000 |
| Art Music Society | general purpose | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | general purpose | $1,000 |
| Whitney Museumof American Art | general purpose | $650 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | general support | $600 |
| The Museum of Modern Art | general support | $600 |
| American Red Cross | General Support | $500 |
| Avalon Theater | general support | $500 |
| Central Park Conservancy | general support | $500 |
| Hadassah | general support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Aaron Tomares
- Ziva Tomares
- Jonathan Tomares
- Steven Tomares
- Stuart Tomares
Questions people ask
Does The Tomares Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Tomares Family Foundation Inc give?
$173,384 in tax year 2025, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs The Tomares Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Aaron Tomares (Director), Ziva Tomares (Director), Jonathan Tomares (Director) and Steven Tomares (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Tomares Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and health.