The Tomoko Trust
The Tomoko Trust is a private foundation, based in Detroit, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $480K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $29K. Net investment income was $31K.
The Tomoko Trust at a glance
In short: The Tomoko Trust gave $29K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $29,335
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,867
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,334
- Total assets
- $479,589
- -0.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Tomoko Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Doctors Without Borders USA ($9K). Together the top 5 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Tomoko Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2023) to $36K (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders USA New York, NY | Daily Operational Support | $8,800 |
| The Julliard School New York, NY | Daily Operational Support | $7,334 |
| US Fund for UNICEF New York, NY | Daily Operational Support | $7,334 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | Daily Operational Support | $4,400 |
| Japanese American Social New York, NY | Daily Operational Support | $1,467 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $479,589 | $43,930 | $42,962 | $29,335 | 5 | $29,807 | $30,634 | $30,968 |
| 2023 | $479,771 | $42,497 | $40,369 | $28,407 | 5 | $28,847 | $30,947 | $28,462 |
| 2022 | $475,978 | $19,160 | $50,805 | $36,197 | 5 | $36,672 | $6,277 | $30,745 |
| 2021 | $507,963 | $74,086 | $43,726 | $29,933 | 5 | $30,440 | $60,526 | $30,849 |
| 2020 | $477,594 | $17,612 | $41,692 | $29,619 | 5 | — | $7,960 | $29,372 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Tomoko Trust reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Tomoko Trust's only listed officer is Comerica Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Comerica Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $5K, to Comerica Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Tomoko Trust
How much does The Tomoko Trust give each year?
The Tomoko Trust gave $29K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $28K across 5 grants.
What is The Tomoko Trust's typical grant size?
The Tomoko Trust's median grant in 2024 was $7,334, and its average grant was $5,867, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Tomoko Trust give grants?
The Tomoko Trust gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants).
Does The Tomoko Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Tomoko Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Tomoko Trust's largest grantees?
The Tomoko Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Doctors Without Borders USA ($8,800), The Julliard School ($7,334) and US Fund for UNICEF ($7,334), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Tomoko Trust?
The Tomoko Trust reported $480K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Tomoko Trust's EIN?
The Tomoko Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6033868. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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