Kate & Elwyn Tomlinson Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker ATLANTA, GA EIN: 58-0634727

The Kate & Elwyn Tomlinson Foundation is a private foundation incorporated in Georgia in 1949. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, the foundation operates as an independent grantmaking organization with a selective approach to funding.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$2.1M

+2246.2% YoY

Grant Count

18

+5.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$116K

+2115.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kate & Elwyn Tomlinson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $76K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's giving priorities focus primarily on:

  • Conservation
  • Health and human services

Grantmaking

The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation only.

Grant Range

$1,000 to $2,000,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation is based in Atlanta, Georgia and operates within Georgia.

Grant Distribution by State

10states
+2 more states

Cities

ArlingtonAtlantaBostonChambleeChesapeakeHoustonMariettaMemphisNesconsentPhiladelphiaPhoenizRestonSanta BarbaraSt Simons IslandWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

  • EIN: 58-0634727
  • Annual Giving: $2,086,133 (2024)
  • Return Type: 990-PF
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$581K$1M$2M$2M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$1,856,161$1,772,224
Revenue$81,993$82,226$67,038
Expenses$2,112,351$112,273$126,112
Qualifying Distributions$2,088,083$89,000$87,550
Net Investment Income$57,725$58,953$34,704
Distributable Amount$75,921$88,046$93,888

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$522K$1M$2M$2M2 grants202014 grants202117 grants202217 grants202318 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

BANK OF AMERICA CHARITAB…$2.0MBANK OF AMERICA CHARITAB…$50KFORWARD ARTS FDN$10KDAUGHTERS AGAINST ALZHEI…$10KFORWARD ARTS FDN$5KTHE LEADERSHIP INSITUTE$5KYOUNG AMERICA'S FOUNDATION$5KJUDICIAL WATCH$5KATLANTA HUMANE SOCIETY$3KSHEPHERD CENTER FOUNDATION$1K

Grant Size Distribution

68 grants across all recorded years

66<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M1$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Bank of America Charitable Gift Fun ($1,988,133), Bank of America Charitable Gift Fun ($50,000), Forward Arts Fdn ($10,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
SHEPHERD CENTER FOUNDATION ATLANTA, GAFUNDING$1,000
SHEPHERD CENTER FOUNDATION ATLANTA, GAFUNDING$1,000
FORWARD ARTS FDN ATLANTA, GAFUNDING$900
HILLSDALE COLLEGE WASHINGTON, DCFUNDING$50
FORWARD ARTS FDN ATLANTA, GAFUNDING$5,000
COMMITTEE FOR A CONSTRUCTIVE TOMORR WASHINGTON, DCFUNDING$500
MEDIA RESEARCH CENTER RESTON, VAFUNDING$500
THE LEADERSHIP INSITUTE ARLINGTON, VAFUNDING$5,000
YOUNG AMERICA'S FOUNDATION RESTON, VAFUNDING$5,000
JUDICIAL WATCH WASHINGTON, DCFUNDING$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Address: 750 Hammond Drive, Building 17 Atlanta, GA 30328

Administrative Contact: C/o EC Barrett LLC

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
TRACEY TOMLINSON DEROSACHAIRPERSON

Leadership & Contact

Address: 750 Hammond Drive, Building 17 Atlanta, GA 30328

Administrative Contact: C/o EC Barrett LLC

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Kate & Elwyn Tomlinson Foundation fund?

The foundation's giving priorities focus primarily on: • Conservation • Health and human services

How do I apply for a grant from Kate & Elwyn Tomlinson Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Annual giving: approximately $2.1 million • Number of grants: 14 grants annually • Grant range: $1,000 to $2,000,000 • Median grant size: $5,000 **Application Policy:** The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation only.

Where does Kate & Elwyn Tomlinson Foundation make grants?

The foundation is based in Atlanta, Georgia and operates within Georgia.

What size grants does Kate & Elwyn Tomlinson Foundation award?

In 2024, Kate & Elwyn Tomlinson Foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $2.1M — an average of about $116K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Kate & Elwyn Tomlinson Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Kate & Elwyn Tomlinson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $76K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Kate & Elwyn Tomlinson Foundation's EIN?

Kate & Elwyn Tomlinson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-0634727. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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