The Tom S Detwiler Foundation Inc
The Tom S Detwiler Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2022 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in health, hunger relief, education, and other areas.
The Tom S Detwiler Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Tom S Detwiler Foundation Inc gave $34K across 24 grants in 2022 (avg $1K), top state Michigan. 21% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $34,039
- +518.9% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 24
- +166.7% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $1,418
- +132.1% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $385,536
- -10.2% vs 2021
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (5 of 24, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (22% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Tom S Detwiler Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Tom S Detwiler Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc ($5K). Together the top 10 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 57 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2022 filing lists recipients in multiple states. Michigan received 22% of grant dollars, Missouri 21%, New York 17%, Tennessee 15%, and Kentucky 15%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Tom S Detwiler Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 5 of 24 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 25% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 163% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $34K (2022). In 2022 it made 24 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc Memphis, TN | General & Unrestricted | $5,150 |
| Commonwealth of Kentucky Frankfort, KY | Hurricane Relief Fund | $5,000 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $4,650 |
| Lasell University Newton, MA | Solstice MFA Program & Scholarship Fund | $2,000 |
| Tri-County Office on Aging Lansing, MI | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri Inc Columbia, MO | General & Unrestricted | $1,150 |
| American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri Foundat Saint Louis, MO | General & Unrestricted | $1,089 |
| African Voices Communications Inc Brooklyn, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Capital Area Humane Society Lansing, MI | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Greater Lansing Food Bank Lansing, MI | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $385,536 | $9,843 | $53,688 | $34,039 | 24 | $42,839 | $5,789 | $26,289 |
| 2021 | $429,381 | $46,947 | $15,711 | $5,500 | 9 | $9,250 | $40,486 | $28,692 |
| 2020 | $397,645 | $18,622 | $29,633 | $18,450 | 24 | — | $13,064 | $23,862 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Tom S Detwiler Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions include advancing research and treatment for pediatric diseases (St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital), saving lives and bringing hope to people affected by suicide (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention), and alleviating hunger (Greater Lansing Food Bank and the Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri). Other recipients included a university, a community public radio station, and organizations addressing LGBTQ+ equality and employment training.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $34,039. Grants ranged from $500 to $5,150, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest were $5,150 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, $5,000 to the Commonwealth of Kentucky for a Hurricane Relief Fund, $4,650 to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and $2,000 each to Lasell University and Tri-County Office on Aging.
The foundation’s filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Ann D Breidenbach as director and vice president; Jeff Adams Detwiler as director, president, and secretary; and Mary J Detwiler as director and vice president.
The Tom S Detwiler Foundation Inc is led by Jeff Adams Detwiler, Director, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Jeff Adams Detwiler
Director, President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann D Breidenbach
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary J Detwiler
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 S Detwiler Foundation Inc
How much does The Tom S Detwiler Foundation Inc give each year?
The Tom S Detwiler Foundation Inc gave $34K across 24 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $6K across 9 grants.
What is The Tom S Detwiler Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Tom S Detwiler Foundation Inc's median grant in 2022 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,418, across 24 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Tom S Detwiler Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Tom S Detwiler Foundation Inc give grants?
The Tom S Detwiler Foundation Inc's top state is Michigan, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Missouri (21%) and New York (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbia, MO (6 grants), Lansing, MI (5 grants) and Saint Louis, MO (2 grants).
Does The Tom S Detwiler Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of The Tom S Detwiler Foundation Inc's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Tom S Detwiler Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Tom S Detwiler Foundation Inc's largest 2022 grantees include St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc ($5,150), Commonwealth of Kentucky ($5,000) and American Foundation for Suicide Prevention ($4,650), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is The Tom S Detwiler Foundation Inc?
The Tom S Detwiler Foundation Inc reported $386K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Tom S Detwiler Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions include advancing research and treatment for pediatric diseases (St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Tom S Detwiler Foundation Inc?
The Tom S Detwiler Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is The Tom S Detwiler Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Tom S Detwiler Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1262431. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does The Tom S Detwiler 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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