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Tamer Foundation Co Joseph Thomas

Preselected recipients only Troy, Michigan · EIN 382679633

Tamer Foundation Co Joseph Thomas is a private foundation in Troy, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $590,200 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $590,200 and the largest $590,200. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $536,620 the year before.

0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$536,6201$12.3 million
2024$590,2001$12.6 million

How to apply

Tamer Foundation Co Joseph Thomas 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan1$590,200

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
See Attached Schedule
Various, MI
See attachment$590,200

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Tamer Foundation Co Joseph Thomas accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Tamer Foundation Co Joseph Thomas give?

$590,200 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $590,200.

Who runs Tamer Foundation Co Joseph Thomas?

Its 2024 filing lists Joseph Thomas (Pres/Trea/Secr), James George (Director/Vice Presid), Sean Thomas (Director) and James George Jr (Director).

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