The Tome Foundation Inc
The Tome Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $20.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $1.7M. Net investment income was $1.9M.
The Tome Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Tome Foundation Inc gave $1.7M across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $333K), top state Wyoming. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,662,843
- +13.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $332,569
- +35.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $155,336
- Total assets
- $20,746,663
- +10.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (44% 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 Tome Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Wyoming ($725K). Together the top 5 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 22 grants of 30 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Tome Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 50% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% 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 $250K (2020) to $1.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | To Further the Organization's Mission | $725,072 |
| University of Denver Denver, CO | To Further the Organization's Mission | $525,078 |
| Berry College Mt Berry, GA | To Further the Organization's Mission | $155,336 |
| American College of Building Arts Charleston, SC | To Further the Organization's Mission | $138,198 |
| North Carolina A&T State University Greensboro, NC | To Further the Organization's Mission | $119,159 |
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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 | $20,746,663 | $1,915,888 | $2,022,675 | $1,662,843 | 5 | $1,935,500 | $1,914,988 | $1,897,573 |
| 2024 | $18,846,764 | $3,889,006 | $1,765,327 | $1,467,772 | 6 | $1,719,377 | $3,879,103 | $1,802,595 |
| 2023 | $15,395,526 | $11,997,673 | $1,644,795 | $1,392,176 | 8 | $1,579,012 | $738,191 | $1,120,573 |
| 2022 | $13,322,305 | $1,624,402 | $1,355,299 | $1,106,533 | 8 | $1,285,722 | $443,853 | $1,143,517 |
| 2021 | $13,175,681 | $10,904,447 | $752,680 | $450,555 | 3 | $678,129 | $2,229,515 | $950,227 |
| 2020 | $10,388,162 | $5,606,334 | $421,726 | $250,000 | 4 | — | $104,108 | $527,287 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Tome Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.9M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Tome Foundation Inc is led by Carol Tome, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carol Tome
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ramon Tome
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/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.
Frequently asked questions about The Tome Foundation Inc
How much does The Tome Foundation Inc give each year?
The Tome Foundation Inc gave $1.7M across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.5M across 6 grants.
What is The Tome Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Tome Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $155,336, and its average grant was $332,569, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Tome Foundation Inc give grants?
The Tome Foundation Inc's top state is Wyoming, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (32%) and Georgia (9%).
Does The Tome Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Tome Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further the Organization's Mission" (5 grants).
Who are The Tome Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Tome Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include University of Wyoming ($725,072), University of Denver ($525,078) and Berry College ($155,336), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Tome Foundation Inc?
The Tome Foundation Inc reported $20.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Tome Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Tome Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2782103. 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 August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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