The Tombros Foundation
The Tombros Foundation is a private foundation, based in Albany, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $485K. Net investment income was $659K.
The Tombros Foundation at a glance
In short: The Tombros Foundation gave $485K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $81K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $485,000
- -23.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -57.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $80,833
- +79.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $7,650,992
- +0.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Tombros Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Penn State University ($387K). Together the top 6 received $485K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 41 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Tombros Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 132% of 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $485K (2025) to $932K (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $485K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Penn State University University Park, PA | General | $387,000 |
| One Mind Rutherford, CA | General | $65,000 |
| Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania State College, PA | General | $15,000 |
| Hospital for special surgery New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Special Olympics Pennsylvania Norristown, PA | General | $6,000 |
| Rofeh Cholim Cancer Society Inc Brooklyn, NY | General | $2,000 |
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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 | $7,650,992 | $715,949 | $698,267 | $485,000 | 6 | $515,035 | $659,327 | $390,186 |
| 2024 | $7,633,310 | $665,035 | $818,759 | $630,200 | 14 | $656,785 | $620,435 | $391,305 |
| 2023 | $7,793,520 | $290,332 | $1,111,243 | $932,400 | 11 | $1,065,653 | $244,742 | $384,456 |
| 2022 | $8,615,964 | $718,508 | $738,353 | $527,000 | 9 | $668,868 | $675,023 | $420,674 |
| 2021 | $8,635,809 | $1,173,728 | $769,664 | $604,100 | 1 | $604,100 | $1,128,472 | $465,219 |
| 2020 | $8,231,745 | $394,077 | $1,020,960 | $854,250 | 1 | — | $342,878 | $449,363 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Tombros Foundation reported a distributable amount of $390K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Tombros Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ann C Tombros
Director
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$32K (2020) → $54K (2025)
Peter G Tombros
Director
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$32K (2020) → $54K (2025)
Rodney P Kirsch
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $5K (2025)
John Novogrod
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $54K, to Peter G Tombros (Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Tombros Foundation
How much does The Tombros Foundation give each year?
The Tombros Foundation gave $485K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $630K across 14 grants.
What is The Tombros Foundation's typical grant size?
The Tombros Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $80,833, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Tombros Foundation give grants?
The Tombros Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (13%).
Does The Tombros Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Tombros Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Tombros Foundation's largest grantees?
The Tombros Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Penn State University ($387,000), One Mind ($65,000) and Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Tombros Foundation?
The Tombros Foundation reported $7.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $515K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $390K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Tombros Foundation's EIN?
The Tombros Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2284151. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Tombros Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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