Tomkat Foundation
Tomkat Foundation is a private foundation based in Mystic, Connecticut. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations supporting cultural, religious, educational, civil rights, shelter, and homelessness-related purposes, among others.
Tomkat Foundation at a glance
In short: Tomkat Foundation gave $88K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Connecticut. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $88,000
- +15.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +13.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,176
- +2.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $930,156
- +5.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (3 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Tomkat Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing lists Richard Chamberlain as the contact for how to apply.
- Contact
Application contact: Richard Chamberlain
Mailing address: 6 Willow St, Mystic, CT 06355
Phone: (917) 225-1314
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tomkat Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Connecticut Publc Broadcasting Netw ($25K). Together the top 10 received $74K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 72 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut, 11% to Massachusetts, 6% each to Rhode Island and New York, and 2% to New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Tomkat Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 17 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 168% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $69K (2023) to $93K (2021). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $88K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Publc Broadcasting Netw Hartford, CT | Cultural | $25,000 |
| Episcopal Church in CT Joining JES Meriden, CT | Religious | $10,000 |
| St Mark's Episcopal Church Mystic, CT | Religious | $8,000 |
| Mystic Seaport Mystic, CT | Education | $5,000 |
| Stonehill College Fund Easton, MA | Education | $5,000 |
| Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | Education | $5,000 |
| Hour Children Long Island, NY | Women & Children Support | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of E CT New London, CT | Civil Rights | $5,000 |
| Always Home Mystic, CT | Shelter | $3,000 |
| La Grua Center Stonington, CT | Cultural | $3,000 |
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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 | $930,156 | $147,031 | $94,106 | $88,000 | 17 | $88,000 | $143,831 | $52,454 |
| 2024 | $878,153 | $68,385 | $81,103 | $76,000 | 15 | $76,000 | $65,285 | $51,787 |
| 2023 | $891,111 | $18,929 | $73,274 | $68,500 | 13 | $68,500 | $17,243 | $48,000 |
| 2022 | $945,760 | $24,742 | $86,984 | $82,500 | 13 | $82,500 | $21,842 | $50,615 |
| 2021 | $1,008,684 | $47,828 | $97,476 | $92,500 | 14 | $92,500 | $47,828 | $58,855 |
| 2020 | $1,064,274 | $149,062 | $96,939 | $92,500 | 15 | — | $149,062 | $51,658 |
| 2019 | $1,009,857 | $70,389 | $82,020 | $77,500 | 16 | — | $70,389 | $53,949 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tomkat Foundation reported a distributable amount of $52K 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 included support for cultural and religious organizations, educational institutions, and organizations addressing civil rights, shelter, and homelessness.
Some grantees describe their work in their own terms. HOUR CHILDREN says it supports children of incarcerated women and helps mothers with family reunification. ALWAYS HOME says it works to prevent family homelessness across eastern Connecticut. Wellesley College describes its mission as providing a liberal arts education for women, while Community MusicWorks says it creates community through music education and performance.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $88,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $3,000.
The largest reported grants included $25,000 to Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network for cultural purposes; $10,000 to Episcopal Church in CT Joining Jes and $8,000 to St Mark’s Episcopal Church for religious purposes; and $5,000 each to Mystic Seaport and Stonehill College Fund, with education listed as the purpose. Other reported awards included $5,000 to Hour Children, $5,000 to Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, $3,000 to Always Home, and $2,500 each to New England Science & Sailing and The Warm Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard Chamberlain and Martha Crum as co-trustees.
Tomkat Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Martha Crum
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Richard Chamberlain
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Tomkat Foundation
How much does Tomkat Foundation give each year?
Tomkat Foundation gave $88K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $76K across 15 grants.
What is Tomkat Foundation's typical grant size?
Tomkat Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $5,176, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tomkat Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Tomkat Foundation give grants?
Tomkat Foundation gives mostly in Connecticut: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (11%) and Rhode Island (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mystic, CT (4 grants), Stonington, CT (2 grants) and Westerly, RI (2 grants).
Does Tomkat Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Tomkat Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (6 grants).
Who are Tomkat Foundation's largest grantees?
Tomkat Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Connecticut Publc Broadcasting Netw ($25,000), Episcopal Church in CT Joining JES ($10,000) and St Mark's Episcopal Church ($8,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Tomkat Foundation?
Tomkat Foundation reported $930K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $88K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $52K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tomkat Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for cultural and religious organizations, educational institutions, and organizations addressing civil rights, shelter, and homelessness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tomkat Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tomkat Foundation's EIN?
Tomkat Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6428761. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Tomkat Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Tomkat Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/tomkat-foundation-morg_d0c9a9b16d2643518a8b8eeec787a9df
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