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Tomlinson Foundation

La Jolla, California  ·  EIN 330383793  ·  Private foundation

Tomlinson Foundation is a private foundation based in La Jolla, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $3.2M in grants paid and $32.4M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 43 individual grants from this funder — $7.8M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for workforce & vocational training. Below is its full funding profile.

$3.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$32.4M
Total assets
43
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Tomlinson Foundation funds

Tomlinson Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on workforce & vocational training.

Workforce & Vocational Training

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Tomlinson Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Treasure Valley Family YMCA
AQUATICS CENTER
Boise, ID$2.2M2020
Teri Campus of Life
CONSTRUCTION OF VOCATIONAL CENTER
Oceanside, CA$600K2022
Teri Campus of Life
CONSTRUCTION OF VOCATIONAL CENTER
Oceanside, CA$550K2020
Teri Campus of Life
CONSTRUCTION OF VOCATIONAL CENTER
Oceanside, CA$500K2024
Idaho Youth Ranch
GENERAL SUPPORT
Boise, ID$500K2022
YMCA
GENERAL SUPPORT
San Diego, CA$300K2024
Boys & Girls Club of Ada County
GENERAL SUPPORT
Garden City, ID$250K2024
Interfaith Sanctuary Housing
GENERAL SUPPORT
Boise, ID$250K2024
Boys & Girls Club of Ada County
GENERAL SUPPORT
Garden City, ID$250K2023
YMCA
GENERAL SUPPORT
San Diego, CA$250K2023
San Diego Food Bank
COVID RELIEF
San Diego, CA$220K2020
YMCA
GENERAL
San Diego, CA$200K2020
Villa Esperanza Services
GENERAL SUPPORT
Pasadena, CA$200K2024
YMCA
GENERAL
San Diego, CA$200K2022
Villa Esperanza Services
GENERAL
Pasadena, CA$150K2022

Tomlinson Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$236K
2019$30K
2020$3.2M
2022$1.6M
2023$843K
2024$1.8M

How to apply for funding from Tomlinson Foundation

Tomlinson Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Tomlinson Foundation

Does Tomlinson Foundation accept grant applications?
Tomlinson Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Tomlinson Foundation fund?
Tomlinson Foundation's grants focus on workforce & vocational training. Recent recipients include Treasure Valley Family YMCA, Teri Campus of Life, Teri Campus of Life. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Tomlinson Foundation give in grants?
Tomlinson Foundation reported $3.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.8M over 43 grants.
Where is Tomlinson Foundation located?
Tomlinson Foundation is based in La Jolla, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 330383793.
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About this profile. This page is built from Tomlinson Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Tomlinson Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.