Tobelmann Foundation
Tobelmann Foundation is a private foundation, based in Holmdel, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 7 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $14K.
Tobelmann Foundation at a glance
In short: Tobelmann Foundation gave $100K across 7 grants in 2022 (avg $14K), top state Florida. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $100,229
- +559.4% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $14,318
- +465.2% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $9,800
- Primary geography
- Florida (34% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Tobelmann Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Baptist Mid- Missions ($29K). Together the top 7 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Tobelmann Foundation gives
- Giving grew 933% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2019) to $100K (2022). In 2022 it made 7 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baptist Mid- Missions Cleveland, OH | Charitable Purposes | $29,427 |
| CRU Orlando, FL | Charitable Purposes | $29,427 |
| Truth Encounters Inc Lake Oswego, OR | Charitable Purposes | $11,800 |
| Abwe Foundation Harrisburg, PA | Charitable Purposes | $9,800 |
| Emmaus Ministries Chicago, IL | Charitable Purposes | $9,800 |
| See Global Egg Harbor Township, NJ | Charitable Puposes | $5,100 |
| Proclaim International Jacksonville, FL | Charitable Purposes | $4,875 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $15,698 | $103,145 | $100,229 | 7 | $101,624 | $14,252 | $2,554 |
| 2021 | $87,447 | $16,029 | $16,817 | $15,200 | 6 | $15,950 | $11,635 | $5,343 |
| 2020 | $89,832 | $9,077 | $12,056 | $9,700 | 6 | — | $3,296 | $5,408 |
| 2019 | $92,811 | $8,840 | $11,857 | $9,700 | 7 | — | $3,205 | $5,159 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tobelmann Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tobelmann Foundation is led by Ruth T. Grant, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 8 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Ruth T. Grant
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Grant
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Green
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Grose
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Clayton
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elaine T. Grose
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Salerno
Assistant Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gordon Grose
Assistant Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Tobelmann Foundation
How much does Tobelmann Foundation give each year?
Tobelmann Foundation gave $100K across 7 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $15K across 6 grants.
What is Tobelmann Foundation's typical grant size?
Tobelmann Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $9,800, and its average grant was $14,318, across 7 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tobelmann Foundation give grants?
Tobelmann Foundation's top state is Florida, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (29%) and Oregon (12%).
Who are Tobelmann Foundation's largest grantees?
Tobelmann Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Baptist Mid- Missions ($29,427), CRU ($29,427) and Truth Encounters Inc ($11,800), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How much is Tobelmann Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Tobelmann Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Tobelmann Foundation's EIN?
Tobelmann Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-1711668. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
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 2019 (received by the IRS May 26, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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