Toons of the World Foundation
Toons of the World Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Port Orchard, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20.
Toons of the World Foundation at a glance
In short: Toons of the World Foundation gave $20 across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $20), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20
- Total assets
- $7,866
- +97.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Toons of the World Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Gamers Outreach ($20).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Toons of the World Foundation gives
- In 2025 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20 (2024) to $95 (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $20.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gamers Outreach Saline, MI | Provide Games to Hospitalized Kids | $20 |
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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 | $7,866 | $41,421 | $39,661 | $20 | 1 | $39,661 | — | $371 |
| 2024 | $3,986 | $40,133 | $38,739 | $20 | 1 | $38,815 | — | $238 |
| 2023 | $2,592 | $41,369 | $44,159 | $95 | 1 | $44,159 | $5 | $224 |
| 2022 | $5,382 | $23,154 | $18,021 | — | — | $18,021 | — | $55 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Toons of the World Foundation reported a distributable amount of $371 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Toons of the World Foundation is led by Joseph Ziolkowski, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph Ziolkowski
President
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Inza
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tandra Fielding
Treasurer & Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Leonard Habel (2022–2024) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Sam Edwards (2022–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Joey Ziolkowski (2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Toons of the World Foundation
How much does Toons of the World Foundation give each year?
Toons of the World Foundation gave $20 across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20 across 1 grant.
How large is Toons of the World Foundation?
Toons of the World Foundation reported $8K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $371 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Toons of the World Foundation?
Toons of the World Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Port Orchard, WA. It holds $8K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Toons of the World Foundation operate?
Toons of the World Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Toons of the World Foundation's EIN?
Toons of the World Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1820202. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 26, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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