Tones Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Tones Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Rochester, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $74,700 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $2,800 and the largest $12,750. 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$74,700
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$2,800
- Largest grant$12,750
- Assets$12,665
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was down from $173,005 the year before.
18% 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 | $177,758 | 22 | $10,008 |
| 2024 | $173,005 | 19 | $14,078 |
| 2025 | $74,700 | 17 | $12,665 |
How to apply
Tones 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Tones Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 17 | $74,700 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bethel Express of America | To support the organization | $12,750 |
| Upendo Children's Village Inc | To support the organization | $12,550 |
| Margaret Home | To support the organization | $10,000 |
| People on a Hill Inc | To support the organization | $8,850 |
| Lifenet Apostolic Network | To support the organization | $5,650 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | To support the organization | $5,400 |
| Rochester Youth for Christ | To support the organization | $4,000 |
| Guitars for Glory | To support the organization | $2,850 |
| LifeTree Fellowship | To support the organization | $2,800 |
| Congregation Shema Yisrael | To support the organization | $2,000 |
| G-Force Ministries Inc | To support the organization | $1,900 |
| Bethel Christian Fellowship | To support the organization | $1,650 |
| Go Ministries | To support the organization | $1,600 |
| A-Praise Ministries | To support the organization | $1,400 |
| LifeTree Media & Movement | To support the organization | $700 |
| Beacon Hill Church | To support the organization | $500 |
| Bristol Hills Historical Society | To support the organization | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Jason Tones
- Nicole Tones
- Laurie Leenhouts
- Celeste Domina
- Addison Domina
Questions people ask
Does Tones Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tones Family Foundation Inc give?
$74,700 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $2,800.
Who runs Tones Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Jason Tones (President), Nicole Tones (Vice President), Laurie Leenhouts (Director) and Celeste Domina (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Tones Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and faith communities.