The Tonkinson Foundation Inc is an independent foundation based in Miami, Florida. The organization is dedicated to making a positive impact on its community through strategic philanthropic efforts across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.8M
+15.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$410K
+16.0% YoY
Grant Count
46
+9.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
+5.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The foundation focuses on making the maximum effort for the community, with a goal to provide the momentum that helps affect positive change.
Primary Funding Areas:
- The Arts
- Disaster Relief
- Medical
- Education
- Community Service
- Environmental
Grantmaking
The foundation supports a diverse range of organizations and initiatives. Notable arts grantees include Actors' Playhouse, Miami Music Project, Guitars Over Guns, Orchestra Miami, Tropic Bound Book Fair, Park City Egyptian Theater, and Artes Miami.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Miami, Florida and South Florida region.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $1,538,039
- Total Giving: $353,315
- IRS Ruling Year: 2017
- EIN: 81-4818437
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,771,499 | $1,538,039 | $1,314,517 |
| Revenue | $646,227 | $579,255 | $584,326 |
| Expenses | $412,824 | $357,270 | $342,130 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $410,123 | $353,690 | $335,479 |
| Net Investment Income | $31,365 | $28,854 | $31,804 |
| Distributable Amount | $84,487 | $56,883 | $52,008 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
214 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Margarita B. Tonkinson serves as Executive Director of the Tonkinson Foundation and is a Senior Financial Advisor at Tonkinson Financial. She has been actively involved in community service, including membership in the Rotary Club of Miami.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Tonkinson | President | 1 | — |
| Margarita Tonkinson | Secretary | 5 | — |
| Steven Tonkinson | Treasurer | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 2398 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33133-2314
Phone: 305-343-1240
Website: www.tonkinsonfoundation.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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