Tom & Helen Tonkin Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tom & Helen Tonkin Foundation is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $126,900 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $12,000 and the largest $39,900. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$126,900
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$12,000
- Largest grant$39,900
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2024 was down from $176,000 the year before.
70% of its 2024 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 | $176,000 | 7 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $126,900 | 10 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
Tom & Helen Tonkin 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 Tom & Helen Tonkin Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Wyoming.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 10 | $126,900 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming Independent Living | General operating | $39,900 |
| Unaccompanied Students Initiative | General operating | $18,000 |
| Oxbow Center | General operating | $15,000 |
| Sue Jorgensen Library Foundation | General operating | $15,000 |
| Journey Elementary School | General operating | $14,000 |
| YMCA of Natrona County | General operating | $10,000 |
| Natrona County Public Library Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| Jasons Friends Foundation Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| Kelly Walsh Last Blast | General operating | $4,000 |
| Mountain Road Christian Academy | General operating | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wells Fargo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Tom & Helen Tonkin Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tom & Helen Tonkin Foundation give?
$126,900 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $12,000.
Who runs Tom & Helen Tonkin Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Tom & Helen Tonkin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.