The John H and H Naomi Tomfohrde
The John H and H Naomi Tomfohrde Foundation is a private independent foundation established in 1996 and based in Boston, Massachusetts. The foundation is administered through Verrill Dana LLP and focuses on charitable giving with particular emphasis on education and community development in the New England region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.9M
+2.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$405K
+32.8% YoY
Grant Count
25
+19.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
+11.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports charitable purposes and organizations dedicated to the cultural, social, and civic betterment of the community. Primary focus areas include:
- Higher education advancement
- Classic arts
- Scientific research in biomedicine
- Community health improvement
Current Funding Priorities (2026)
Effective January 1, 2026, the foundation has refined its funding priorities to focus on:
- Increasing and supporting access to internships and other career exploration opportunities and pathways at both the middle school and high school levels
- Strengthening comprehensive student support at community colleges to boost retention and completion rates
- Increasing and promoting access to community colleges and vocational/career training
- Strengthening programs and offerings at Massachusetts vocational and technical schools and community colleges
Grantmaking
As of January 1, 2026, the foundation has transitioned to an invitation-only grant application model with a focus on multi-year grants and existing partner relationships.
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $5,000 to $35,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Eastern Massachusetts, defined as areas east of and including the city of Worcester.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $3,917,928
- Total Annual Giving: $405,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,917,928 | $3,822,354 | $4,181,663 |
| Revenue | $611,222 | $48,741 | $8,884 |
| Expenses | $510,814 | $407,862 | $452,808 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $486,006 | $393,514 | $414,406 |
| Net Investment Income | $586,414 | $136,306 | $104,437 |
| Distributable Amount | $452,047 | $394,501 | $398,501 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL F O'CONNELL | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| STACIE A KOSINSKI | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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