John and Victoria Tos Family
The John and Victoria Tos Family is a private foundation based in Hanford, California. Its 2025 grants supported organizations and projects including community services, health, education, homelessness services, and scholarships.
John and Victoria Tos Family at a glance
In short: John and Victoria Tos Family gave $3.1M across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $281K), mostly in California. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,088,500
- +1003.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $280,773
- +802.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $24,000
- Total assets
- $6,100,020
- -25.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (98% 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 John and Victoria Tos Family
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing says applicants can obtain an application from John and Victoria Tos Family Foundation, Inc. It lists John Tos as the application contact and states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing lists scholarships for study at religious or public educational institutions, construction of facilities at religious organizations and institutions, and financial support for hospital foundations as restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- July 31, 2025, as listed on the 2023 filing; this deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- July 31, 2025, as listed on the 2023 filing; this deadline has passed.
- Contact
Application contact: John Tos
Mailing address: 9240 Excelsior Ave, Hanford, CA 93230
Phone: (559) 584-5751
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John and Victoria Tos Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Adventist Health Foundation ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $3.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 45 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants were reported as distributed by recipient state: California 98%, New York 1%, Michigan 1%, and Virginia 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is John and Victoria Tos Family open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $673K; repeat grants $134K. How we count
Medians: $1M first-time, $24K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 549% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 643% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $280K (2024) to $3.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $3.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adventist Health Foundation Roseville, CA | Support | $1,000,000 |
| Kings Community Action Organization Hanford, CA | Support | $1,000,000 |
| Central Valley Christian Visalia, CA | Scholarships | $750,000 |
| Kings Gospel Mission Hanford, CA | Homelessness | $124,000 |
| Hanford Christian School Hanford, CA | Support | $100,000 |
| Living Word Hanford, CA | Support | $24,000 |
| Open Door Ossining, NY | Support | $24,000 |
| Biola University La Mirada, CA | Scholarship | $24,000 |
| Calvin College Grand Rapids, MI | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| United Cerebral Palsy Vienna, VA | Support | $20,000 |
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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 | $6,100,020 | $1,158,168 | $3,197,532 | $3,088,500 | 11 | $3,197,532 | $1,049,136 | $497,311 |
| 2024 | $8,139,384 | $579,913 | $379,250 | $280,000 | 9 | $379,250 | $480,663 | $513,347 |
| 2023 | $7,938,721 | $484,387 | $397,402 | $303,000 | 9 | $397,402 | $389,985 | $445,613 |
| 2022 | $7,851,736 | $838,533 | $580,660 | $476,000 | 8 | $580,660 | $693,873 | $471,755 |
| 2021 | $7,593,863 | $783,117 | $792,942 | $662,000 | 8 | — | $633,690 | $470,936 |
| 2020 | $7,603,688 | $277,156 | $399,456 | $328,000 | 6 | — | $268,472 | $380,482 |
| 2019 | $7,725,988 | $626,182 | $411,232 | $289,000 | 7 | — | $238,950 | $377,591 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Victoria Tos Family reported a distributable amount of $497K 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
The foundation’s 2023 filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants included support for a community action organization, a health foundation, schools and universities, a homelessness organization, and a football league.
Among the recipients, Kings Community Action Organization describes its mission as developing self-sufficiency in individuals, families, and communities within Kings County. Adventist Health Foundation says it supports programs and projects to improve physical and emotional health and well-being in its region. Hanford Christian School describes its mission as helping parents train their children in harmony with Scripture. Biola University describes itself as a private Christian university grounded in biblically centered education, spiritual development, and career preparation. United Cerebral Palsy says it promotes the independence and inclusion of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $3,088,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $1,000,000, with a median grant of $24,000.
The largest reported grants were $1,000,000 each to Adventist Health Foundation and Kings Community Action Organization, and $750,000 to Central Valley Christian for scholarships. Other notable grants included $124,000 to Kings Gospel Mission for homelessness, $100,000 to Hanford Christian School, and $24,000 each to Living Word, Open Door, and Biola University. The foundation also gave $20,000 each to Calvin College and United Cerebral Palsy, and $2,500 to Visalia Football League.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Tos as President, Victoria Tos as Vice President, Jeffrey Tos as Treasurer, and Sheri Tos as Secretary.
John and Victoria Tos Family is led by John Tos, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Tos
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Tos
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheri Tos
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Tos
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 John and Victoria Tos Family
How much does John and Victoria Tos Family give each year?
John and Victoria Tos Family gave $3.1M across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $280K across 9 grants.
What is John and Victoria Tos Family's typical grant size?
John and Victoria Tos Family's median grant in 2025 was $24,000, and its average grant was $280,773, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John and Victoria Tos Family that year got $673K on average.
Where does John and Victoria Tos Family give grants?
John and Victoria Tos Family gives mostly in California: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hanford, CA (4 grants) and Visalia, CA (2 grants).
Does John and Victoria Tos Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on John and Victoria Tos Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (7 grants).
Who are John and Victoria Tos Family's largest grantees?
John and Victoria Tos Family's largest 2025 grantees include Adventist Health Foundation ($1,000,000), Kings Community Action Organization ($1,000,000) and Central Valley Christian ($750,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John and Victoria Tos Family?
John and Victoria Tos Family reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $497K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John and Victoria Tos Family fund?
The foundation’s 2023 filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants included support for a community action organization, a health foundation, schools and universities, a homelessness organization, and a football league. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John and Victoria Tos Family?
The 2023 filing says applicants can obtain an application from John and Victoria Tos Family Foundation, Inc. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John and Victoria Tos Family's EIN?
John and Victoria Tos Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5313330. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). John and Victoria Tos Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/john-and-victoria-tos-family-morg_244552a5baa142cabed2ac11adc9fb02
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