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TOMLINSON FOUNDATION

TOMLINSON FOUNDATION

La Jolla, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
33-0383793
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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TOMLINSON FOUNDATION

La Jolla, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
33-0383793
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

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The Tomlinson Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering relationships with grantees, providing funding through invitation-only proposals. In the 2024 filing year, the foundation awarded a total of $1.8 million across 16 grantees, and it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$1.8M

2024
Grantees funded
16
Multi-year grantees
56%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

8

Median 1st year grant
$32.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$60K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
$83.3K
L
Lynora S Brown
Board Member
M
Mark W Lindsay
Employee
S
Steve Totten
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to TOMLINSON FOUNDATION?
No. TOMLINSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does TOMLINSON FOUNDATION give?
TOMLINSON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Idaho, and Michigan. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are TOMLINSON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from TOMLINSON FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $33 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does TOMLINSON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, TOMLINSON FOUNDATION awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $1.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did TOMLINSON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, TOMLINSON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include TERI Inc, IDAHO YOUTH RANCH INC, and JUST IN TIME FOR FOSTER YOUTH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to TOMLINSON FOUNDATION?
TOMLINSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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