Our vision:
We think your neighborhood matters. Our overarching goal is to partner with local, grassroots organizations who are working to improve the lives of children and families living in their neighborhoods.
About Us
The Tomlinson Foundation is a donor-advised fund established by Laken Tomlinson at the start of his NFL career.
Our family hopes to support local, grassroots organizations, particularly those based in the metro areas where we spend most of our time (e.g. Detroit, MI; San Jose, CA).
We are particularly interested in working with groups who aim to improve the lives of children and families living in their neighborhoods.
We can provide small grants, and would love to volunteer hands-on help to organizations as needed. We can also help to provide a platform for organizations to raise awareness!
Don’t hesitate to reach out to rachel@tomlinsonfoundation.org. If you are interested in applying for funds, head over to the Work With Us page.
The Tomlinson Foundation is a family organization. Learn about us below.
Laken Tomlinson
Founder
Laken grew up in Savannah-La-Mar, Jamaica before moving to Rogers Park, Chicago in 2003. His grandmother still lives on the street where he grew up, and he loves to visit and catch up with his neighbors. Laken graduated from Duke University in 2014 with majors in Psychology and Evolutionary Anthropology. He is in his 7th NFL season.
Rachel Tomlinson
Co-Founder
Rachel grew up in Little Rock, Arkansas and graduated from Duke University in 2014 with majors in Psychology and Biology. She is a PhD candidate in Clinical Science at the University of Michigan and studies how children’s surroundings impact their development.
Email me: rachel@tomlinsonfoundation.org
Taylor Tomlinson
#1 Helper
Taylor may be small, but she is mighty. Skills include making messes and eating cheese.