The Tomares Family Foundation Inc
The Tomares Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Rockville, Maryland. It makes charitable donations for the general support of various charities nationwide.
The Tomares Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Tomares Family Foundation Inc gave $173K across 46 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Maryland. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $173,384
- +15.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 46
- +35.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,769
- -14.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $782,089
- +21.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (9 of 46, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Tomares Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2600 Tower Oaks Blvd 260, Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: (301) 951-0500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Tomares Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of Greater WA ($60K). Together the top 10 received $130K.
Grant Size Distribution
194 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 191 grants of 194 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Maryland recipients received 55% of grant dollars, District of Columbia recipients 21%, New York recipients 17%, Connecticut recipients 3%, and California recipients 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Tomares Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 46 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 35% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $72K (2020) to $173K (2025). In 2025 it made 46 grants totaling $173K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater WA North Bethesda, MD | general support | $60,000 |
| Friends of Lubavitch Washington, DC | general support | $20,000 |
| Chabad Shul of Potomac Potomac, MD | general support | $13,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank Washington, DC | general support | $8,500 |
| American Friends Of The Israeli Opera New York, NY | General Support | $6,000 |
| Adel Fund Potomac, MD | General Support | $5,000 |
| Anti Defamation League New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Kishorit West Hartford, CT | General support | $5,000 |
| Charles E Smith Life Communities North Bethesda, MD | general purpose | $4,000 |
| JCC of Greater Washington Rockville, MD | general support | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $782,089 | $161,985 | $176,009 | $173,384 | 46 | $173,384 | $159,360 | $165,554 |
| 2024 | $643,766 | $56,858 | $152,854 | $149,854 | 34 | $149,854 | $53,858 | $145,572 |
| 2023 | $558,966 | $115,439 | $120,990 | $118,490 | 37 | $118,490 | $112,939 | $112,948 |
| 2022 | $566,019 | $110,304 | $133,610 | $128,681 | 38 | $128,681 | $105,374 | $129,921 |
| 2021 | $862,506 | $62,542 | $92,500 | $87,500 | 39 | $87,500 | $57,442 | $168,276 |
| 2020 | $287,826 | $39,399 | $72,302 | $72,120 | 31 | — | $39,399 | $64,391 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Tomares Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $166K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its direct charitable activity is to provide charitable donations for the general support of various charities nationwide.
Among its 2025 grantees, the Capital Area Food Bank describes its mission as improving equitable access to food and opportunity through community partnerships. American Friends of the Israeli Opera says it raises funds for the Israeli Opera through concerts. American Friends of Kishorit describes itself as a support organization for Kishorit, a community for people with disabilities in Israel. Sweetwater Spectrum says it provides community-based, long-term housing for adults with autism or similar intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 46 grants totaling $173,384. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $60,000, with a median of $1,500. Larger grants included $60,000 to Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, $20,000 to Friends of Lubavitch, $13,000 to Chabad Shul of Potomac, and $8,500 to Capital Area Food Bank. The stated purposes for these grants were general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Aaron Tomares, Ziva Tomares, Jonathan Tomares, Steven Tomares, and Stuart Tomares as directors.
The Tomares Family Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Aaron Tomares
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jonathan Tomares
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven Tomares
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stuart Tomares
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ziva Tomares
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Tomares Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Tomares Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Tomares Family Foundation Inc gave $173K across 46 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $150K across 34 grants.
What is The Tomares Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Tomares Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $3,769, across 46 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Tomares Family Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Tomares Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Tomares Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (21%) and New York (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (17 grants), Washington, DC (9 grants), Rockville, MD (5 grants) and North Bethesda, MD (2 grants).
Does The Tomares Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Tomares Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (46 of 46) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Tomares Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Tomares Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federation of Greater WA ($60,000), Friends of Lubavitch ($20,000) and Chabad Shul of Potomac ($13,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Tomares Family Foundation Inc?
The Tomares Family Foundation Inc reported $782K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $173K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $166K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Tomares Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation states that its direct charitable activity is to provide charitable donations for the general support of various charities nationwide. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Tomares Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Tomares Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Tomares Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2103332. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Tomares Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 22, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). The Tomares Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-tomares-family-foundation-inc-morg_c5b6a7e33f544ce5934625fb87f1b2bc
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