The Tomblin Family Foundation
The Tomblin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in San Marcos, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports 17 grants totaling $151,700 to charitable organizations.
The Tomblin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Tomblin Family Foundation gave $152K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Texas. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $151,700
- +2.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- -19.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,924
- +26.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,230,240
- -2.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (5 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (76% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Tomblin Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 600 Davis Ranch Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666
Phone: (512) 615-2400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Tomblin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Home ($25K). Together the top 10 received $138K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($6,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 111 grants of 111 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Texas-based recipients received 76% of grant dollars. Recipients in Colorado received 14%, Virginia 7%, Oklahoma 2%, and Iowa 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Tomblin Family Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 16 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $124K (2019) to $155K (2023). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Home Austin, TX | Housing Assistance for Aging Musicia | $25,000 |
| Raices San Antonio, TX | Promoting Justice Through Free Legal | $22,500 |
| Full Circle Program Centennial, CO | Provide Safe Place for Teen Recovery | $20,200 |
| Foster Angels of Cen TX Austin, TX | Improve the Lives of Foster Care | $20,000 |
| Lonestar Legacy Austin, TX | Assist Children with Medical Needs | $12,500 |
| KUT Radio Austin, TX | EXP That Deepen Understanding/Connec | $10,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | Conserve Land and Waterways | $10,000 |
| Indigenous Cultures Institute San Marcos, TX | Sacred Springs Pow-Wow | $8,000 |
| Austin Allies Austin, TX | Family Vol That Serve Greater Austin | $5,000 |
| Texsar Wimberley, TX | Specialized Services Disaster Relief | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,230,240 | $204,291 | $218,797 | $151,700 | 17 | $151,700 | $38,670 | $131,872 |
| 2024 | $2,286,825 | $148,476 | $215,869 | $148,431 | 21 | $148,431 | $30,699 | $112,933 |
| 2023 | $2,312,639 | $119,178 | $191,561 | $155,000 | 25 | $155,000 | $69,188 | $90,902 |
| 2022 | $2,371,904 | $122,578 | $196,825 | $132,659 | 23 | $132,659 | $8,857 | $120,876 |
| 2021 | $2,449,353 | $262,682 | $186,963 | $130,050 | 25 | $130,050 | $3,727 | $146,123 |
| 2020 | $2,378,729 | $52,608 | $208,647 | $151,540 | 27 | — | $13,010 | $119,061 |
| 2019 | $2,529,673 | $101,383 | $189,913 | $124,300 | 22 | — | $30,686 | $136,092 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Tomblin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $132K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes, including housing assistance, legal services, teen recovery, foster care, support for children with medical needs, public radio, land and water conservation, disaster response, and scholarships.
Among its grantees, LoneStar Legacy describes its mission as assisting children who cannot otherwise obtain the medical, financial, or positive guidance needed to live productive and rewarding lives. The Nature Conservancy says its mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. TEXSAR says it specializes in search and rescue and is committed to readiness for Texas. The Clifford Antone Foundation describes its mission as preserving Austin’s music culture and community by caring for elders and investing in youth. Happy Doggo says it addresses the street dog problem through sterilization, vaccination, medical care, and re-homing.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $151,700. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $25,000 to HOME for housing assistance for aging musicians; $22,500 to RAICES for promoting justice through free legal services; $20,200 to Full Circle Program for a safe place for teen recovery; and $20,000 to Foster Angels of Central Texas to improve the lives of children in foster care. Other grants included $12,500 to LoneStar Legacy, $10,000 each to KUT Radio and The Nature Conservancy, and $8,000 to Indigenous Cultures Institute.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Rebecca Tomblin as president, Keith Carnes as treasurer, and Tiffany Carnes and Amber Walter as co-secretaries.
The Tomblin Family Foundation is led by Tomblin Rebecca, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tomblin Rebecca
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Carnes Keith
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Carnes Tiffany
Co-Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Walter Amber
Co-Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Tomblin Family Foundation
How much does The Tomblin Family Foundation give each year?
The Tomblin Family Foundation gave $152K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $148K across 21 grants.
What is The Tomblin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Tomblin Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,924, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Tomblin Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Tomblin Family Foundation give grants?
The Tomblin Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (14%) and Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (7 grants), Centennial, CO (2 grants) and San Marcos, TX (2 grants).
Does The Tomblin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The Tomblin Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Tomblin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Tomblin Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Home ($25,000), Raices ($22,500) and Full Circle Program ($20,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($6,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Tomblin Family Foundation?
The Tomblin Family Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $152K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $132K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Tomblin Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Tomblin Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Tomblin Family Foundation's EIN?
The Tomblin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2983762. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Tomblin Family Foundation 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)
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