Tom & Helen Tonkin Foundation
EIN 836002200Total Given 2017–2025
$992K
62 grants · $110K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$6K
typical small grants · $3K–$15K
grant size
42%
supporter · 14/33 multi-year
repeat
$3.8M
Assets (2025)
33
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
CENTER FOR SCHOLARSHIP ADMIN
Phone
(800) 352-3705
Deadlines
CONTINUOUS
How to Apply
LETTERS OF APPLICATION STATING NEED AND QUALIFICATIONS
Restrictions
LIMITED TO ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF YOUTH IN WYOMING
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $97K | $3.3M | $138K | 13 |
| 2018 | $104K | $3.4M | $180K | 7 |
| 2019 | N/A | $3.3M | $110K | N/A |
| 2020 | $130K | $3.5M | $130K | 12 |
| 2022 | $179K | $3.3M | $129K | 8 |
| 2023 | $178K | $3.3M | $127K | 5 |
| 2024 | $176K | $3.6M | $210K | 7 |
| 2025 | $127K | $3.8M | $170K | 10 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 62 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$3K
Median
$6K
Average
$16K
75th Pctl
$15K
Maximum
$155K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
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Grants Awarded (62 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming Independent Living Incorporated | Casper, WY | $155,187 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2023 |
| Wyoming Independent Living Incorporated | Casper, WY | $143,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2024 |
| Wyoming Independent Living | Casper, WY | $91,361 | Easy reach vehicle life system for Emily StraetkerWheelchair conversionWheelchare accessible van | 2018 |
| Wyoming Community Foundation | Laramie, WY | $73,655 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Wyoming Independent Living Incorporated | Casper, WY | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Wyoming Independent Living | Casper, WY | $39,900 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2025 |
| Wyoming Independent Living | Casper, WY | $36,878 | Wheelchair accessible van | 2020 |
| Wyoming Independent Living | Casper, WY | $27,431 | Bathroom remodel for accessibility and flooring.Replaced damage walls and doors | 2017 |
| Casper Family Ymca | Casper, WY | $21,600 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Science Zone | Casper, WY | $20,250 | Camping trip | 2020 |
| Unaccompanied Students Initiative | Cheyenne, WY | $18,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2025 |
| Wyoming Community Foundation | Laramie, WY | $15,000 | Sue Jorgenson Library;Endowment Fund for WY Reads | 2020 |
| Wyoming Community Foundation | Laramie, WY | $15,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2023 |
| Sue Jorgensen Library Foundation | Casper, WY | $15,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2024 |
| Oxbow Center | Worland, WY | $15,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2025 |
| Sue Jorgensen Library Foundation | Casper, WY | $15,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2025 |
| Wyoming Community Foundation | Laramie, WY | $15,000 | Sue Jorgenson library foundations- Wyoming reads | 2017 |
| Journey Elementary School | Casper, WY | $14,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2025 |
| Mount Hope Lutheran School | Casper, WY | $12,150 | Tuition Assistance | 2020 |
| 307 Dance Academy | Casper, WY | $11,750 | Student scholarships and costume fee | 2017 |
| Boys & Girls CLub of Central Wyoming | Casper, WY | $10,000 | Free snack and meal program | 2020 |
| Jason's Friends Foundation Inc | Casper, WY | $10,000 | Camp courage wyoming | 2020 |
| St Anthony Tri-Parish School | Casper, WY | $10,000 | Enhancements to makerspace design lab | 2020 |
| The Science Zone | Casper, WY | $10,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| Jason'S Friends Foundation Inc | Casper, WY | $10,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |