Cedarwood Family Fdn Inc
Cedarwood Family Fdn Inc is a private foundation based in Pennington, New Jersey. It made 11 grants totaling $210,000 in filing year 2025, supporting charitable organizations including food banks, humanitarian organizations, and other nonprofits.
Cedarwood Family Fdn Inc at a glance
In short: Cedarwood Family Fdn Inc gave $210K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $210,000
- +950.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +450.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,091
- +90.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,344,665
- +13.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (36% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Cedarwood Family Fdn Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1532 Aft, Pennington, NJ 08534
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cedarwood Family Fdn Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ajws ($50K). Together the top 10 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 13 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares went to New York (36%) and DC (33%), followed by Illinois (12%), Massachusetts (5%), and Maryland (5%). Listed recipients were also located in Tennessee and Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Cedarwood Family Fdn Inc gives
- In 2025 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2024) to $210K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $210K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ajws New York, NY | Unrestricted General | $50,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc New York City, NY | Unrestricted General | $25,000 |
| WCK Washington, DC | Unestricted General Support | $25,000 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | Unrestricted General | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross Washinton, DC | Unrestricted General | $25,000 |
| National Brain Tumor Society Inc Newton, MA | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank Washington, DC | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| National Fallen Firefighters Fdn Emmitsburg, MD | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Washington Performing Arts Washington, DC | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Dollywood Foundation Sevierville, TN | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,344,665 | $1,143,749 | $251,482 | $210,000 | 11 | $225,816 | $599,180 | $273,461 |
| 2024 | $4,725,732 | $2,352,093 | $101,783 | $20,000 | 2 | $36,651 | $1,677,174 | $215,261 |
| 2023 | $4,492,909 | $4,492,909 | — | — | — | — | $67 | $8,971 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cedarwood Family Fdn Inc reported a distributable amount of $273K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. Feeding America describes its mission as ensuring equitable access to nutritious food; Capital Area Food Bank says it works to improve equitable access to food and opportunity. National Brain Tumor Society describes its work as investing in research, treatments, and advocacy for patients and care partners. Habitat for Humanity International says it brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $210,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Most listed grants were for unrestricted general support.
Notable grants included $50,000 to AJWS; $25,000 each to Doctors Without Borders USA, WCK, Feeding America, and the American Red Cross; and $10,000 each to National Brain Tumor Society, Capital Area Food Bank, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, Washington Performing Arts, Dollywood Foundation, and Habitat for Humanity International.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists L Brian Tommer as president and treasurer; Marjorie D Tommer as vice president; Alec R Tommer as assistant secretary; and Adam H Tommer as secretary and assistant treasurer.
Cedarwood Family Fdn Inc is led by L. Brian Tommer, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
L. Brian Tommer
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam H. Tommer
Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Assistant Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alec R. Tommer
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marjorie D. Tommer
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Cedarwood Family Fdn Inc
How much does Cedarwood Family Fdn Inc give each year?
Cedarwood Family Fdn Inc gave $210K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 2 grants.
What is Cedarwood Family Fdn Inc's typical grant size?
Cedarwood Family Fdn Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $19,091, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Cedarwood Family Fdn Inc give grants?
Cedarwood Family Fdn Inc's top state is New York, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (33%) and Illinois (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Cedarwood Family Fdn Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Cedarwood Family Fdn Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Cedarwood Family Fdn Inc's largest grantees?
Cedarwood Family Fdn Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Ajws ($50,000), Doctors Without Borders USA Inc ($25,000) and WCK ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Cedarwood Family Fdn Inc?
Cedarwood Family Fdn Inc reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $226K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $273K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Cedarwood Family Fdn Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cedarwood Family Fdn Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Cedarwood Family Fdn Inc's EIN?
Cedarwood Family Fdn Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3993090. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Cedarwood Family Fdn Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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