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Private foundation · EIN 35-6947483

Tomson Family Foundation Trust

Mason City, IA

Tomson Family Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Mason City, IA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $966K in grants and contributions paid across 79 grants, with $32.1M in assets (fair market value). Its return lists how to submit a request. Its largest grants went to St Olaf College, Vesterheim Norweigan-American Museum and Clear Lake Classical.

How to request funding

Contact
O Jay Tomson Patricia a Tomson
Phone
6414231600
Address
2601 Fourth Street Sw, Mason City, Ia, 50401
Form and materials
No standard form
Restrictions
The requests must be exclusively for educational, scientific, and charitable purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the code.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
St Olaf CollegeNorthfield, MNSt. Olaf Choir Broadcase of Christmas Concert$125,000
Vesterheim Norweigan-American MuseumDecorah, IAVesterheim Commons Project Matching Pledge$65,000
Clear Lake ClassicalClear Lake, IABuilding Acquisition$50,000
Elca World HungerMerrifield, VAWorld Hunger$50,000
Evangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaChicago, ILGeneral Support$50,000
Mason City Foundationmusic Man SquareMason City, IAGeneral Support$50,000
Mason City YMCA & Rehabilitation CenterMason City, IAGeneral Support$50,000
University of Northern Iowa FoundationCedar Falls, IACenter for Violence Prevention$50,000
Waldorf Lutheran CollegeForest City, IAGeneral Support, Building a Permanent Endowment for Waldorf$50,000
Norwegian American Historical SocietyNorthfield, MNGeneral Support$28,500
43 North IowaMason City, IAGeneral Support$26,000
Cedar Summerstock TheatreSaint Ansgar, IAGeneral Support$25,000
Luther SeminarySt Paul, MNMagelssen Endowed Scholarship$25,000
Northeastern Iowa SynodWaverly, IAGeneral Support$25,000
Wartburg CollegeWaverly, IAGeneral Support, Social Work Department$25,000
Habitat for Humanity of North Central IowaMason City, IAGeneral Support$16,000
Niacc FoundationMason City, IALifelong Learning Institute$13,000
Cedar Valley Seminary FoundationOsage, IAOperating Expenses$10,000
Lutheran Social ServicesDes Moines, IAGeneral Operating$10,000
National 19th Amendement SocietyCharles City, IAGeneral Support$10,000
Naval Institute FoundationAnnapolis, MDGeneral Support$10,000
Northern Lights Alliance for the HomelessMason City, IAGeneral Support$10,000
The Artisans VillageEatonton, GAGeneral Support$10,000
Tlc the Learning CenterCharles City, IAGeneral Operating$10,000
Trinity Lutheran ChurchMason City, IASeminary Fund, Bible Camp, Operating Costs$10,000

The 25 largest of 79 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Tomson Family Foundation Trust accept grant applications?

Its Form 990-PF lists how to submit a request. Form and materials: No standard form. Restrictions: The requests must be exclusively for educational, scientific, and charitable purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the code.. Confirm current requirements with the foundation before applying.

How much does Tomson Family Foundation Trust give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $965,500 in grants and contributions paid (79 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Tomson Family Foundation Trust funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to St Olaf College (MN), $125K, Vesterheim Norweigan-American Museum (IA), $65K, Clear Lake Classical (IA), $50K, Elca World Hunger (VA), $50K and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (IL), $50K.