Touma Foundation Inc
Touma Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Huntington, West Virginia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations in West Virginia, Washington, DC, New York, and other states.
Touma Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Touma Foundation Inc gave $50K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in West Virginia. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,100
- -17.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,131
- -22.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $907,974
- -0.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (3 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Touma Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its filing lists Joseph B Touma MD as the contact, says there is no prescribed format for applications or materials, and states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Joseph B Touma Md Director
Mailing address: 911 3Rd Avenue Suite 210, Huntington, WV 25701
Phone: (304) 522-8800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Touma Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Marshall University Foundation ($18K). Together the top 10 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 65 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in West Virginia, 12% to recipients in Washington, DC, 11% to recipients in New York, and 1% each to recipients in Virginia and Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Touma Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 16 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $600 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2021) to $67K (2022). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall University Foundation Huntington, WV | For Donee's General Purpose | $18,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless New York, NY | For Donee's General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Huntington Museum of Art Huntington, WV | For Donee's General Purpose | $5,000 |
| United Way Huntington, WV | For Donee's General Purpose | $5,000 |
| WING2WING Foundation Huntington, WV | For Donee's General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Studio Theater Washington, DC | For Donee's General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Family Medicine Foundation of WV Barboursville, WV | For Donee's General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Cabell Huntington Hospital Foundation Huntington, WV | For Donee's General Purpose | $1,500 |
| National Cathedral School Washington, DC | For Donee's General Purpose | $1,500 |
| National Homelessness Law Center Washington, DC | For Donee's General Purpose | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $907,974 | $60,007 | $61,231 | $50,100 | 16 | $50,100 | $52,404 | $51,019 |
| 2023 | $909,198 | $5,903 | $70,767 | $60,500 | 15 | $60,500 | $16,951 | $47,668 |
| 2022 | $974,062 | $-10,307 | $83,027 | $67,000 | 14 | $67,000 | $16,016 | $50,431 |
| 2021 | $1,067,396 | $163,085 | $50,604 | $44,800 | 10 | $44,800 | $157,216 | $55,188 |
| 2020 | $954,915 | $206,761 | $55,020 | $47,500 | 10 | — | $47,922 | $42,503 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Touma Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $51K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions span higher education, arts and culture, homelessness services, health care, and local government support. For example, Marshall University Foundation says it supports Marshall University by receiving, investing, and administering private resources. Huntington Museum of Art says it serves the public as a museum and cultural center and advocates for arts, education, and nature. The Coalition for the Homeless describes itself as an advocacy and direct-service organization helping homeless individuals and families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $50,100. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $18,000, with a median grant of $1,500. Its largest grants included $18,000 to Marshall University Foundation, and $5,000 each to Coalition for the Homeless, Huntington Museum of Art, United Way of Huntington, and Wing2Wing Foundation.
Other reported 2024 grants included $2,000 to Family Medicine Foundation of WV, $1,500 to Cabell Huntington Hospital Foundation, $1,500 to National Cathedral School, and $1,000 each to National Homelessness Law Center and St Patrick’s Episcopal Day School. The filing lists the grants’ purpose as “for donee’s general purpose.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joseph B Touma MD and Omayma T Touma MD as directors.
Touma Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph B. Touma MD
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Omayma T. Touma MD
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Touma Foundation Inc
How much does Touma Foundation Inc give each year?
Touma Foundation Inc gave $50K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $61K across 15 grants.
What is Touma Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Touma Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $3,131, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Touma Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Touma Foundation Inc give grants?
Touma Foundation Inc gives mostly in West Virginia: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (12%) and New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Huntington, WV (7 grants) and Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does Touma Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Touma Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Touma Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Touma Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Marshall University Foundation ($18,000), Coalition for the Homeless ($5,000) and Huntington Museum of Art ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Touma Foundation Inc?
Touma Foundation Inc reported $908K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $51K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Touma Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions span higher education, arts and culture, homelessness services, health care, and local government support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Touma Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Touma Foundation Inc's EIN?
Touma Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0718768. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Touma Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Touma Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/touma-foundation-inc-morg_5e25a8864815459bbd89352a4d56718d
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