Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Salem, Oregon. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.8 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $93,000 and the largest $800,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.8 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$93,000
- Largest grant$800,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees91%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.9 million the year before.
91% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.9 million | 11 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 13 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 12 | $2.7 million |
| Utah | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church at the Park | Funding to expand the center st. Shelter for people ages 55+ who are experiencing housing insecurity. | $800,000 |
| Catholic Youth Organization | Funding for camp howard scholarship endowment program to provide youth camp scholarships. | $500,000 |
| Queen of Peace Catholic School | Funding to build four new classrooms making space for each grade level to have two classes to meet the increase student enrollement. | $500,000 |
| Catholic Community Services | Funding to support due dilligence phase for an affordable housing project. | $350,000 |
| Aspen Magdalene House | Funding for a home that provides a safe residential recovery program for victims and survivors of human trafficking. | $100,000 |
| Family YMCA of Marion and Polk Counties | Funding for a full-time chief organizational development officer to oversee strategic planning, execution, and evaluation of program initiatives. | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Salem Marion and Polk Counties | Funding for a major gifts officer staff position to increase fundraising for youth programs. | $93,000 |
| Salem Leadership Foundation | Support of a succession plan to provide co-executive directors for one year to ensure a smooth transition of leadership and financial support. | $75,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Salem Marion and Polk Counties | Funding to provide parent education classes for boys & girls club families. | $65,000 |
| United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley | Funding for a new resource development coordinator to increase fundraising for school youth programs. | $60,000 |
| Home Share Oregon | Support to expand access to affordable housing through homesharing in marion county. | $57,500 |
| Youth Villages | Support of the lifeset program that provides life skills training for youth. | $50,000 |
| Catholic Community Services | Funding to implement a pilot licensed childcare program. | $45,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jason Tokarski
- Eric Jamieson
- Chad Herman
- Jim Tokarski
- Salam Noor
Questions people ask
Does Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Trust give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $93,000.
Who runs Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Jason Tokarski (President), Eric Jamieson (Trustee), Chad Herman (Trustee) and Jim Tokarski (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, housing and homelessness and education.