T&M Associates Foundation Inc
T&M Associates Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Middletown, New Jersey. It supports charitable outreach, education, STEM programs, volunteerism, and civic activities in communities where T&M works, with its own description emphasizing the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest.
T&M Associates Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: T&M Associates Foundation Inc gave $101K across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state New Jersey. 47% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,726
- -15.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- -12.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,963
- -2.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,237
- -37.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (16 of 34, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (44% 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 T&M Associates Foundation Inc
- 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: 11 Tindall Road, Middletown, NJ 07748
Phone: (732) 671-6400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who T&M Associates Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New Jersey Institute of Technology ($15K). Together the top 10 received $81K.
Grant Size Distribution
172 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 172 grants of 172 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation describes its activities as serving communities in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest. Its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey (44%), Pennsylvania (23%), Indiana (21%), Ohio (11%), and Tennessee (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is T&M Associates Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 34 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $842; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 46% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2021) to $119K (2024). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $101K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ | Donation- Charitable | $15,000 |
| Temple University Philadelphia, PA | Donation- Charitable | $10,000 |
| Lafayette College Easton, PA | Education | $10,000 |
| Indiana University Foundation Inc Bloomington, IN | Donation- Education | $10,000 |
| Purdue Foundation West Lafayette, IN | Donation- Charitable | $10,000 |
| Ohio State University Foundation Columbus, OH | Donation- Education | $10,000 |
| Acec New Jersey Foundation Trenton, NJ | Donation- Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sustainable Jersey Lawrenceville, NJ | Donation- Charitable | $5,000 |
| Lunch Break Red Bank, NJ | Community Outreach | $3,500 |
| Greater Newark Enterprises Newark, NJ | Donation- Education | $2,500 |
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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 | $2,237 | $113,521 | $114,326 | $100,726 | 34 | $100,726 | $151 | $201 |
| 2024 | $3,556 | $115,015 | $129,638 | $118,950 | 39 | $118,950 | — | $457 |
| 2023 | $17,301 | $100,426 | $91,410 | $82,867 | 41 | $82,867 | — | $50 |
| 2022 | $23,163 | $78,200 | $71,262 | $68,806 | 48 | $68,806 | — | $386 |
| 2021 | $1,225 | $55,000 | $53,775 | $53,500 | 10 | $53,500 | — | $60 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, T&M Associates Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $201 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 mission is “to improve quality of life through acts of kindness, charitable outreach, educational programs, and social support” in the T&M family and the communities where it lives, works, and plays. It describes its giving as supporting civic, cultural, community, and educational organizations aligned with that mission.
Its STEM education programs include scholarships, sponsorships, classroom presentations, site visits, and mentoring support. The Foundation says its education outreach serves students of all ages and aims to make STEM education more accessible and effective, including for underrepresented communities.
Grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. Lafayette College describes its work as undergraduate education spanning the liberal arts, engineering, and interdisciplinary study. Sustainable Jersey says it helps New Jersey communities pursue sustainability initiatives. Lunch Break describes providing food, emergency shelter, clothing, and life-skills support to people in need. Greater Newark Enterprises says it makes loans and investments and provides training and mentoring in urban communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 34 grants totaling $100,726. Grants ranged from $50 to $15,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest reported grants included $15,000 to New Jersey Institute of Technology; $10,000 each to Temple University, Lafayette College, Indiana University Foundation, Purdue Foundation, and Ohio State University Foundation; and $5,000 each to ACEC New Jersey Foundation and Sustainable Jersey.
The Foundation’s 2025 summary separately reports 12 STEM events, more than $28,000 donated to 30 charitable organizations, and $80,000 committed for scholarships. Its 2024 summary reports 13 STEM events, more than $34,000 donated to 40 charitable organizations, and $81,000 committed for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gary Dahms and Lynn Spence as trustees and Leigh Johnson as secretary. The Foundation’s website identifies Gary Dahms as president and Leigh Johnson as secretary.
T&M Associates Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary Dahms
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Spence
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leigh Johnson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Violet Koehler (2020–2024) — Treasurer
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 T&M Associates Foundation Inc
How much does T&M Associates Foundation Inc give each year?
T&M Associates Foundation Inc gave $101K across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $119K across 39 grants.
What is T&M Associates Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
T&M Associates Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,963, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from T&M Associates Foundation Inc that year got $842 on average.
Where does T&M Associates Foundation Inc give grants?
T&M Associates Foundation Inc's top state is New Jersey, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (23%) and Indiana (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (3 grants), Trenton, NJ (3 grants), Newark, NJ (2 grants) and Easton, PA (2 grants).
Does T&M Associates Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on T&M Associates Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation- Charitable" (24 grants), "Community Outreach" (5 grants) and "Donation- Education" (3 grants).
Who are T&M Associates Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
T&M Associates Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include New Jersey Institute of Technology ($15,000), Temple University ($10,000) and Lafayette College ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is T&M Associates Foundation Inc?
T&M Associates Foundation Inc reported $2K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $101K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $201 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does T&M Associates Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation’s mission is “to improve quality of life through acts of kindness, charitable outreach, educational programs, and social support” in the T&M family and the communities where it lives, works, and plays. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from T&M Associates Foundation Inc?
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&M Associates Foundation Inc's EIN?
T&M Associates Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1136835. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does T&M Associates Foundation Inc 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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