T O Family Foundation
T O Family Foundation is a private foundation based in an individual recipient, New York. Its 2024 filing lists grants for scholarships, general support, and medical hardship assistance, among other purposes.
T O Family Foundation at a glance
In short: T O Family Foundation gave $87K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $87,225
- +629.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +380.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,634
- +52.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,350
- Total assets
- $39,095
- -44.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to T O Family 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: 35 Tulip Avenue PO Box 20868, Floral Park, NY 11001
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who T O Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was FDNY Bravest Football ($5K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Organizations only. It also paid 8 grants to individuals ($65,125), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in New York State.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How T O Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2023) to $87K (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $87K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 8 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $65,125 |
| FDNY Bravest Football Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Michael Davidson Foundation Garden City Park, NY | General Support | $3,500 |
| Floral Park Youth Counsil Floral Park, NY | General Support | $2,500 |
| Jesse Gerhard Memorial Foundation Islip, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
| Floral Park PBA Floral Park, NY | General Support | $1,700 |
| FDNY Foundation Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| FDNY Hazmat Battalion Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| FDNY Holy Name Society Brooklyn, NY | Mychal Judge Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Billy Moon Foundation Islip, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,095 | $81,110 | $112,945 | $87,225 | 24 | $104,567 | $2,161 |
| 2023 | $70,735 | $41,818 | $31,028 | $11,950 | 5 | $22,772 | $3,446 |
| 2022 | $59,945 | $67,019 | $7,074 | — | — | $7,072 | $1,713 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, T O Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for schools, community organizations, and individual recipients. The FDNY Foundation, which received $1,000 from the foundation in 2024, describes its own mission as helping the FDNY save lives and protect property by funding community fire and life-safety programs, equipment, training, education, and FDNY members’ health and wellness needs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $87,225. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $35,000, with a median of $1,350. The largest grants included $35,000 to an individual recipient High School for scholarships, $8,025 to an individual recipient School for scholarships, and $5,000 each to FDNY Bravest Football for general support and four individual recipients for medical hardship assistance. Other grants included $3,500 to the Michael Davidson Foundation and $2,500 to an individual recipient Youth Council, both for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Erika Oelkers as president; Kate Tuffy as secretary; Tracey Varner as treasurer; and Michael Hefner, Joseph Seelig, Gerard Cash, and Karen Phannemiller as officers.
T O Family Foundation is led by Erika Oelkers, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Erika Oelkers
President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerard Cash
Officer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Seelig
Officer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Tuffy
Secretary
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Hefner
Officer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracey Varner
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Phannemiller
Officer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 T O Family Foundation
How much does T O Family Foundation give each year?
T O Family Foundation gave $87K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12K across 5 grants.
What is T O Family Foundation's typical grant size?
T O Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,350, and its average grant was $3,634, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does T O Family Foundation give grants?
T O Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (5 grants), Floral Park, NY (5 grants) and Islip, NY (2 grants).
Does T O Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 63% of T O Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Medical Hardship Assistance." (4 grants).
Who are T O Family Foundation's largest grantees?
T O Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include FDNY Bravest Football ($5,000), Michael Davidson Foundation ($3,500) and Floral Park Youth Counsil ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 8 grants to individuals ($65,125), which are not listed by name. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is T O Family Foundation?
T O Family Foundation reported $39K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $105K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does T O Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for schools, community organizations, and individual recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from T O Family 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 T O Family Foundation's EIN?
T O Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2214591. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does T O Family 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 October 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 2022–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). T O Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/t-o-family-foundation-morg_ecb443a04e61492bb6f1b86021b3892b
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