The Karen Toffler Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
The Karen Toffler Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Boca Raton, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $592,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $45,000 and the largest $112,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$592,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$45,000
- Largest grant$112,000
- Assets$20.4 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2024 was down from $597,000 the year before.
10% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $597,000 | 19 | $19.3 million |
| 2024 | $592,000 | 10 | $20.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Rebecca Bartoli Executive Director 12121 Wilshire Blvd Suite 810, Los Angeles, CA 90025 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (310) 405-7546 |
| What to submit | Applications for grants are received throughout the year. Determination of grants is made by the board during our annual meeting in august and/or september and reflected in our meeting minutes. Grant agreements are sent to recipients detailing the purpose of the grant. Progress reports from recipients are forwarded at 6 months and 12 months after funding and followed up with a call or zoom meeting to ensure the funds were spent per the grant agreement. See application requirements at tofflertrust.org |
| Deadlines, restrictions | See application requirements at tofflertrust.org |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Karen Toffler Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 4 | $267,000 |
| California | 1 | $110,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $55,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $40,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $40,000 |
| New York | 1 | $40,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University | Toffler scholar program, sare program, katie irwin and zhe zhang | $112,000 |
| University of California Los Angeles | Dr. Mayeda, toffler scholar program, dr. Avidan | $110,000 |
| Harvard University | Dr. Rachel bennett and sudeshna das | $65,000 |
| Florida State University | Toffler scholar program/bridge program | $55,000 |
| Northeastern University | Toffler scholar program | $50,000 |
| Boston University | Toffler scholar program | $40,000 |
| Columbia University | Toffler scholar program | $40,000 |
| Howard University | Toffler scholar program | $40,000 |
| Northwestern University | Toffler scholar program | $40,000 |
| Temple University | Toffler scholar program | $40,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rebecca Bartoli
- Peter Katona
- Russell Glassman
- Thomas Johnson
Questions people ask
Does The Karen Toffler Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See application requirements at tofflertrust.org.
How much does The Karen Toffler Charitable Trust give?
$592,000 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $45,000.
Who runs The Karen Toffler Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Rebecca Bartoli (Executive Director), Peter Katona (Trustee), Russell Glassman (Trustee) and Thomas Johnson (Trustee).
What does The Karen Toffler Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.