Douglas O & Gail S Tozour Foundation
The Douglas O & Gail S Tozour Foundation is a private foundation based in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Its 2021 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including support for community initiatives, education, religious activities, and youth programs.
Douglas O & Gail S Tozour Foundation at a glance
In short: Douglas O & Gail S Tozour Foundation gave $2.1M across 27 grants in 2021 (avg $79K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $2,131,103
- +1354.9% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 27
- -22.9% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $78,930
- +1785.9% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- Florida (90% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Douglas O & Gail S Tozour Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 58 Bridgetown Road Wexford Plant, Hilton Head, SC 29928
Phone: (610) 962-1686
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Douglas O & Gail S Tozour Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Schwab Charitable Fund ($1.9M). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 62 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The reported 2021 grant dollars went primarily to Florida (90%), followed by South Carolina (5%), Maryland (3%), Pennsylvania (2%), and Colorado (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Douglas O & Gail S Tozour Foundation gives
- 48% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $146K (2020) to $2.1M (2021). In 2021 it made 27 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund Orlando, FL | To Support Community Initiatives | $1,913,283 |
| Wexford Plantation Charity FD Hilton Head Island, SC | To Support Local Community in Initiatives | $100,000 |
| US Naval Academy Foundation Annapolis, MD | To Support Community Initiatives | $60,000 |
| National Liberty Museum Philadelphia, PA | To Further a Community of Culture | $16,000 |
| Cristo Rey Phila High School Philadelphia, PA | To Support Catholic Secondary Education | $10,000 |
| Satell Institute Malvern, PA | To Support Community Initiatives | $10,000 |
| Equestrian Team Booster Club Hilton Head Island, SC | To Support the Athletic Community | $5,000 |
| College of Charleston Charleston, SC | To Support the Athletic Community | $4,250 |
| Young Life Colorado Springs, CO | To Support Youth Programs | $2,600 |
| St Francis by the Sea Hilton Head Island, SC | To Further Religious Progress | $1,750 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $609,759 | $2,147,130 | $2,131,103 | 27 | $2,131,103 | $87,369 | $80,664 |
| 2020 | $1,559,567 | $-309,566 | $164,424 | $146,481 | 35 | — | $9,300 | $85,543 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Douglas O & Gail S Tozour Foundation reported a distributable amount of $81K for 2021 — 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 listed 2021 grants went to organizations whose work included community initiatives, Catholic secondary education, youth programs, religious activities, athletics, and food assistance.
Grantee missions illustrate some of the work supported: the National Liberty Museum describes its mission as illuminating the strength and fragility of liberty through stories of people; Young Life says it helps adolescents become exposed to the person of Jesus Christ; Green Building United describes its mission as fostering community impact through green-building education and advocacy; and Philabundance says it works to drive hunger from communities and end hunger.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $2,131,103. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $1,913,283, with a median of $1,000. Its largest listed grants included $1,913,283 to Schwab Charitable Fund for community initiatives, $100,000 to Wexford Plantation Charity Fund for local community initiatives, and $60,000 to the US Naval Academy Foundation for community initiatives. Other listed recipients included the National Liberty Museum ($16,000), Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School ($10,000), and Young Life ($2,600).
The foundation stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Douglas O Tozour and Gail Tozour as trustees.
Douglas O & Gail S Tozour Foundation's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Douglas O. Tozour
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gail Tozour
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Douglas O & Gail S Tozour Foundation
How much does Douglas O & Gail S Tozour Foundation give each year?
Douglas O & Gail S Tozour Foundation gave $2.1M across 27 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $146K across 35 grants.
What is Douglas O & Gail S Tozour Foundation's typical grant size?
Douglas O & Gail S Tozour Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $1,000, and its average grant was $78,930, across 27 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Douglas O & Gail S Tozour Foundation give grants?
Douglas O & Gail S Tozour Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (8 grants), Hilton Head Island, SC (3 grants) and Charleston, SC (2 grants).
Does Douglas O & Gail S Tozour Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Douglas O & Gail S Tozour Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Community Initiatives" (8 grants) and "To Support Education Initiatives" (5 grants).
Who are Douglas O & Gail S Tozour Foundation's largest grantees?
Douglas O & Gail S Tozour Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Schwab Charitable Fund ($1,913,283), Wexford Plantation Charity FD ($100,000) and US Naval Academy Foundation ($60,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Douglas O & Gail S Tozour Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2021 grants went to organizations whose work included community initiatives, Catholic secondary education, youth programs, religious activities, athletics, and food assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Douglas O & Gail S Tozour Foundation?
Douglas O & Gail S Tozour Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
How much is Douglas O & Gail S Tozour Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Douglas O & Gail S Tozour Foundation reported a distributable amount of $81K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Douglas O & Gail S Tozour Foundation's EIN?
Douglas O & Gail S Tozour Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2779208. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Douglas O & Gail S Tozour Foundation 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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