The Eugenia H Tsimis Foundation
The Eugenia H Tsimis Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lutherville Timonium, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $9.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $315K. Net investment income was $278K.
The Eugenia H Tsimis Foundation at a glance
In short: The Eugenia H Tsimis Foundation gave $315K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $79K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $314,904
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $78,726
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $52,484
- Total assets
- $8,961,860
- +8.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Eugenia H Tsimis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Greek America Foundation ($157K). Together the top 4 received $315K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 13 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Eugenia H Tsimis Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2023) to $322K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $315K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greek America Foundation New York, NY | Unrestricted | $157,452 |
| St Ignatius Loyola Academy Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $52,484 |
| Mother Seton Academy Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $52,484 |
| Sisters Academy of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $52,484 |
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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 | $8,961,860 | $361,735 | $398,736 | $314,904 | 4 | $398,736 | $277,826 | $421,415 |
| 2024 | $8,252,287 | $170,047 | $412,873 | $322,072 | 5 | $412,873 | $127,584 | $405,703 |
| 2023 | $7,629,498 | $331,192 | $162,726 | $125,000 | 4 | $162,726 | $175,280 | $363,384 |
| 2022 | $7,180,106 | $7,658,043 | $3,107 | — | — | $3,155 | $73,394 | $124,568 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Eugenia H Tsimis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $421K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Eugenia H Tsimis Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chris A Owens
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$4K (2023) → $21K (2025)
Eric T Fifer
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$4K (2023) → $21K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $21K, to Chris A Owens (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Eugenia H Tsimis Foundation
How much does The Eugenia H Tsimis Foundation give each year?
The Eugenia H Tsimis Foundation gave $315K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $322K across 5 grants.
What is The Eugenia H Tsimis Foundation's typical grant size?
The Eugenia H Tsimis Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $52,484, and its average grant was $78,726, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Eugenia H Tsimis Foundation give grants?
The Eugenia H Tsimis Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (50%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (3 grants).
Does The Eugenia H Tsimis Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Eugenia H Tsimis Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Eugenia H Tsimis Foundation?
The Eugenia H Tsimis Foundation reported $9.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $399K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $421K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Eugenia H Tsimis Foundation's EIN?
The Eugenia H Tsimis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3820712. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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