Tomberg Family Foundation
The Tomberg Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Bainbridge Island, Washington. In its 2025 filing, it reported 11 grants totaling $207,000 to organizations working on areas including maternal health, youth services, community health, and civil liberties.
Tomberg Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Tomberg Family Foundation gave $207K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), top state Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $207,000
- +417.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +450.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,818
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $22,000
- Total assets
- $2,638,888
- -3.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (24% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Tomberg Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing directs applicants to the foundation’s application instructions for the application process, materials, and restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- The filing says deadline information is available on the foundation’s website.
- Deadline
- The filing says deadline information is available on the foundation’s website.
- Contact
Application contact: Application Are Submitted Using Our
Mailing address: 589 Pierce Courts Nw, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: (650) 308-9564
Email: info@tombergphilanthropies.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Tomberg Family Foundation
Who Tomberg Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was One Heart Worldwide ($25K). Together the top 10 received $202K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to organizations in multiple states. By share of grant dollars, the largest recipient-state shares were Missouri (24%), California (22%), Washington, DC (13%), Alabama (12%), and Kansas (12%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Tomberg Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 728% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 182% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2022) to $207K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $207K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| One Heart Worldwide Hoover, AL | Simulation-Based Mentorship Training for Birth Attendants | $25,000 |
| Pacific Forest Trust Inc San Francisco, CA | Elevating natural working lands sector role as a key climate | $25,000 |
| Project 360 Youth Services Lebanon, MO | The sound house (a place where everyone is heard) | $25,000 |
| Southeast Missouri Network Against Sexual Violence Inc Jackson, MO | The Green Bear Project Program Evaluation | $25,000 |
| Cairn Health Inc Wichita, KS | Creating a New Community Pharmacy | $25,000 |
| Congo Education Partners Inc Hillsborough, NC | Illuminating college classes in the congo rainforest: djolu tech | $22,000 |
| American Career College Education Foundation Irvine, CA | Justice Impacted Youth Program | $15,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc New York, NY | General Support | $13,334 |
| National Council of Nonprofits Washington, DC | General Support | $13,333 |
| Advocates for Youth Washington, DC | General Support | $13,333 |
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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 | $2,638,888 | $99,101 | $233,876 | $207,000 | 11 | $231,996 | $97,221 | $127,398 |
| 2024 | $2,729,596 | $2,458,761 | $81,505 | $40,000 | 2 | $79,538 | $61,174 | $67,808 |
| 2023 | $313,289 | $117,346 | $58,771 | $40,000 | 2 | $57,368 | $112,938 | $10,508 |
| 2022 | $209,105 | $97,728 | $66,158 | $25,000 | 2 | $59,158 | $2,193 | $17,120 |
| 2021 | $210,645 | $219,076 | $9,915 | — | — | $9,858 | $205,087 | $397 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tomberg Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $127K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, One Heart Worldwide says its mission is to end preventable deaths related to pregnancy and childbirth, while Project 360 Youth Services says it provides a safe place, crisis intervention, and advocacy for at-risk and homeless youth. The Southeast Missouri Network Against Sexual Violence describes its mission as advocating for people affected by sexual trauma through community services, intervention, and education. Cairn Health says it provides access to prescription medications and other services for qualified clients.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $207,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median of $22,000. Grants of $25,000 went to One Heart Worldwide for simulation-based mentorship training for birth attendants; Pacific Forest Trust for elevating the role of natural working lands in the climate sector; Project 360 Youth Services for The Sound House; Southeast Missouri Network Against Sexual Violence for a program evaluation; and Cairn Health for creating a community pharmacy. Other grants included $22,000 to Congo Education Partners for Djolu Tech, and $13,334 to the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation for general support.
The 2024 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to find application instructions and information about restrictions on awards on the foundation’s application page. The filing says the grant deadline may be accessed on the foundation’s website.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charles M Tomberg as chair/treasurer, Edward S Tomberg as vice chair, Mark W Travis as secretary, Michael F Tomberg as program officer, and Tovah Swartz-Ireland and Zoey Swartz-Ireland as directors.
Tomberg Family Foundation is led by Charles M. Tomberg, Chair & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles M. Tomberg
Chair & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tovah Swartz-Ireland
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zoey Swartz-Ireland
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward S. Tomberg
Vice Chair
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark W. Travis
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael F. Tomberg
Program Officer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gail B. Tomberg (2021–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Tomberg Family Foundation
How much does Tomberg Family Foundation give each year?
Tomberg Family Foundation gave $207K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $40K across 2 grants.
What is Tomberg Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Tomberg Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $22,000, and its average grant was $18,818, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tomberg Family Foundation give grants?
Tomberg Family Foundation's top state is Missouri, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (22%) and District of Columbia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Tomberg Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 27% of Tomberg Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Tomberg Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Tomberg Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include One Heart Worldwide ($25,000), Pacific Forest Trust Inc ($25,000) and Project 360 Youth Services ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Tomberg Family Foundation?
Tomberg Family Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $232K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $127K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tomberg Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tomberg Family Foundation?
The filing directs applicants to the foundation’s application instructions for the application process, materials, and restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tomberg Family Foundation's EIN?
Tomberg Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1551899. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Tomberg Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/tomberg-family-foundation-morg_a1cc494ccf534ba8aacda198f6e8a2ce
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