The Tom Gores Family Foundation
The Tom Gores Family Foundation is a private foundation, 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.
The Tom Gores Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Tom Gores Family Foundation gave $180K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $60K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $180,000
- +140.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $60,000
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $1,828
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Tom Gores Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cranbrook Educational Community ($100K). Together the top 3 received $180K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 14 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2023) to $1.0M (2021). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $180K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 | $1,828 | $180,000 | $180,203 | $180,000 | 3 | $180,000 | $96 |
| 2023 | $2,031 | $75,000 | $75,253 | $75,000 | 1 | $75,000 | $103 |
| 2022 | $2,284 | $555,000 | $554,941 | $550,000 | 3 | $550,000 | $155 |
| 2021 | $2,225 | $1,025,000 | $1,026,248 | $1,025,000 | 2 | $1,025,000 | $133 |
| 2020 | $3,473 | $250,000 | $255,973 | $250,000 | 5 | — | $234 |
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.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Tom Gores Family Foundation is led by Kate Grell, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kate Grell
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tom Gores
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amy Honbo
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Holly Gores
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Tom Gores Family Foundation
How much does The Tom Gores Family Foundation give each year?
The Tom Gores Family Foundation gave $180K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $75K across 1 grant.
What is The Tom Gores Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Tom Gores Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $60,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Tom Gores Family Foundation give grants?
The Tom Gores Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (17%).
Does The Tom Gores Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Tom Gores Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Tom Gores Family Foundation?
The Tom Gores Family Foundation reported $2K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $180K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $96 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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