The Tom Gores Family Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Beverly Hills, CA EIN: 82-1299009

The Tom Gores Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Beverly Hills, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $180K.

Key facts about The Tom Gores Family Foundation

EIN: 82-1299009
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $180,000
Grants made (2024): 3
Average grant: $60,000
Median grant: $50,000
Total assets: $1,828
Primary geography: Michigan (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026.

Who The Tom Gores Family Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Tom Gores Family Foundation's 3 itemized 2024 grants were Michigan (83%) and Virginia (17%). None of its 3 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

How The Tom Gores Family Foundation gives

Giving fell 82% from 2021 to 2024. Method
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.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2K

-10.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$180K

+140.0% YoY

Grant Count

+200.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$60K

-20.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Tom Gores Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $96 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Tom Gores Family Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Michigan $150K (83%)

Virginia $30K (17%)

Share of all 3 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Michigan North Carolina New York Virginia

Cities

DetroitArlingtonBaysideBloomfield HillsCaryFlintLos AngelesSanta Monica

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,828	$2,031	$2,284
Revenue	$180,000	$75,000	$555,000
Expenses	$180,203	$75,253	$554,941
Qualifying Distributions	$180,000	$75,000	$550,000
Net Investment Income	—	—	—
Distributable Amount	$96	$103	$155

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

14 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Cranbrook Educational Community ($100,000), NF Forward ($50,000), Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors ($30,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CRANBROOK EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY Bloomfield Hills, MI	2024 Presenting Sponsor for Cranbrook Academy of Art and Cranbrook Art Museum 2024 communion fundraiser	$100,000
NF FORWARD Detroit, MI	2023 AND 2024 SPONSORSHIP	$50,000
TRAGEDY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS Arlington, VA	TAPS 30 STRONG LEGACY CAMPAIGN	$30,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Kate Grell	Executive Director	—	—
Holly Gores	Secretary	—	—
Amy Honbo	Treasurer	—	—
Tom Gores	President	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Tom Gores Family Foundation?

The Tom Gores Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Beverly Hills, CA. It holds $2K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Tom Gores Family Foundation?

As of 2024, The Tom Gores Family Foundation holds $2K in total assets with $180K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $180K in 2024.

Where does The Tom Gores Family Foundation operate?

The Tom Gores Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, Virginia.

What size grants does The Tom Gores Family Foundation award?

In 2024, The Tom Gores Family Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $180K — an average of about $60K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Tom Gores Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Tom Gores Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $96 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Tom Gores Family Foundation's EIN?

The Tom Gores Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1299009. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.