Ed & Mary Von Tobel Foundation
The Ed & Mary Von Tobel Foundation is a private foundation based in Henderson, Nevada. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in areas including religion, education, disability, and services for homeless and poor people.
Ed & Mary Von Tobel Foundation at a glance
In short: Ed & Mary Von Tobel Foundation gave $34K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Nevada. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $34,100
- -10.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,842
- -18.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $562,994
- +0.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nevada (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ed & Mary Von Tobel Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 309 West Lake Mead Parkway Ste 150, Henderson, NV 89015
Phone: (702) 733-7144
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ed & Mary Von Tobel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Arch Diocese of Las Vegas ($15K). Together the top 10 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 79 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nevada, 3% to recipients in Washington, DC, and 1% to a recipient in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ed & Mary Von Tobel Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2025) to $38K (2024). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arch Diocese of Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | Religious | $15,000 |
| Cristo Rey St Viator Collge North Las Vegas, NV | Education | $10,000 |
| Insight Blind Center Las Vegas, NV | Disability | $2,400 |
| Salvation Army Las Vegas, NV | Homelesspoor | $1,000 |
| Catholic Charities Las Vegas, NV | Religious | $1,000 |
| National Religious Retirement Washington, DC | Religious | $1,000 |
| Bishop Gorman High School Las Vegas, NV | Education | $1,000 |
| Saint Judes Ranch for Children Las Vegas, NV | Disability | $1,000 |
| Sisters of Holy Family Las Vegas, NV | Religious | $500 |
| Las Vegas Rescue Mission Las Vegas, NV | Homelesspoor | $500 |
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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 | $562,994 | $43,809 | $45,153 | $34,100 | 12 | $34,100 | $33,720 | $33,870 |
| 2024 | $560,141 | $34,205 | $48,905 | $38,100 | 11 | $38,100 | $24,363 | $31,949 |
| 2023 | $574,841 | $24,225 | $44,819 | $34,600 | 18 | $34,600 | $15,002 | $30,112 |
| 2022 | $594,435 | $-10,137 | $46,488 | $35,600 | 19 | $35,600 | $11,561 | $32,253 |
| 2021 | $653,860 | $74,261 | $50,545 | $35,500 | 19 | $35,500 | $60,410 | $37,810 |
| 2020 | $630,144 | $191,630 | $45,261 | $34,600 | 17 | — | $181,008 | $29,611 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ed & Mary Von Tobel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K 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 included support for religious organizations, educational institutions, and organizations identified with disability or homeless and poor people. One recipient, the Las Vegas Rescue Mission, describes its mission as providing “redemption, recovery, and re-entry” to homeless people, people with addictions, and others in need through feeding, support, and care.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $34,100 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $200 to $15,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest awards were $15,000 to the Arch Diocese of Las Vegas for religion and $10,000 to Cristo Rey St Viator Collge for education. Other grants included $2,400 to Insight Blind Center, $1,000 each to the Salvation Army, Catholic Charities, National Religious Retirement, Bishop Gorman High School, and Saint Judes Ranch for Children, and $500 to the Las Vegas Rescue Mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William von Tobel, Sharon Schmitt, Margaret Carnell, Steven Schmitt, Julie Roach, Jeffrey von Tobel, and Valorie von Tobel as trustees. Sharon Schmitt is listed as vice president and trustee; Margaret Carnell as secretary, treasurer, and trustee; and Steven Schmitt as president and trustee.
Ed & Mary Von Tobel Foundation's 2025 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeffrey Von Tobel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Roach
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Valorie Von Tobel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Von Tobel
Trustee
Presidenttrustee → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Carnell
Secretarytreasurertrustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Schmitt
Vice Presidenttrustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Schmitt
Presidenttrustee
Trustee → Presidenttrustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Ed & Mary Von Tobel Foundation
How much does Ed & Mary Von Tobel Foundation give each year?
Ed & Mary Von Tobel Foundation gave $34K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $38K across 11 grants.
What is Ed & Mary Von Tobel Foundation's typical grant size?
Ed & Mary Von Tobel Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,842, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ed & Mary Von Tobel Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Ed & Mary Von Tobel Foundation give grants?
Ed & Mary Von Tobel Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (9 grants).
Does Ed & Mary Von Tobel Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Ed & Mary Von Tobel Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (5 grants) and "Education" (3 grants).
Who are Ed & Mary Von Tobel Foundation's largest grantees?
Ed & Mary Von Tobel Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Arch Diocese of Las Vegas ($15,000), Cristo Rey St Viator Collge ($10,000) and Insight Blind Center ($2,400), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ed & Mary Von Tobel Foundation?
Ed & Mary Von Tobel Foundation reported $563K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ed & Mary Von Tobel Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for religious organizations, educational institutions, and organizations identified with disability or homeless and poor people. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ed & Mary Von Tobel Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ed & Mary Von Tobel Foundation's EIN?
Ed & Mary Von Tobel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-6003410. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Ed & Mary Von Tobel 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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