Toyota USA Foundation
Accepts applications
Toyota USA Foundation is a private foundation in Plano, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $15.5 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $324,350 and the largest $1.8 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$15.5 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$324,350
- Largest grant$1.8 million
- Assets$155 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was down from $28.0 million the year before.
27% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $30.0 million | 16 | $150 million |
| 2023 | $28.0 million | 22 | $156 million |
| 2024 | $15.5 million | 26 | $155 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Erika Doolittle 6565 Headquarters Drive, Plano, TX 75024 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (459) 292-3636 |
| What to submit | Proposal with dollar amount requested, explanation of project, use of funds. |
| Restrictions | No individuals, unions, military organizations, religious groups, political organizations or candidates |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Toyota USA Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 3 | $2.1 million |
| Michigan | 2 | $2.0 million |
| Arizona | 7 | $1.8 million |
| Indiana | 3 | $1.8 million |
| Georgia | 2 | $1.8 million |
| Alabama | 1 | $1.6 million |
| Kentucky | 3 | $1.4 million |
| Texas | 2 | $903,599 |
| Nevada | 1 | $330,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $307,072 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Michigan University Foundation | Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance. | $1.8 million |
| Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance. | $1.6 million |
| Pontotoc City School District | Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance. | $1.5 million |
| Fulton Education Foundation | Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance. | $1.5 million |
| Evsc Foundation | Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance. | $1.0 million |
| Scott County Board of Education | Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance. | $772,365 |
| Chandler Education Foundation | Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance. | $698,293 |
| Tempe Impacts Education Foundation | Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance. | $599,276 |
| Texas A and M San Antonio Institute for School and Community Partnerships | Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance. | $569,376 |
| Youth First Inc | Provide high-quality behavioral and mental health support to learners, teachers, and families to address the mental health crisis. | $483,695 |
| East Central Education Foundation | Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance. | $334,223 |
| Just One Project | Assistance toward providing food & necessities to food insecure communities, housing assistance via rapid housing, homeless prevention and supporting service, as well as assistance in professional and leadership development. | $330,000 |
| National Center for Families Learning | Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance. | $330,000 |
| University of Mississippi Foundation | Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance. | $318,700 |
| Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc (Fayette Education) | Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance. | $307,142 |
| Guilford County Schools | Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance. | $307,072 |
| University of Evansville | Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance. | $301,083 |
| Kennesaw State University Foundation Inc | Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance. | $280,000 |
| Lee County School District | Identify and remove transportation barriers to access high quality STEM education for students and families in low socioeconomic and underrepresented communities. | $255,703 |
| Lincoln Consolidated Schools | Identify and remove transportation barriers to access high quality STEM education for students and families in low socioeconomic and underrepresented communities. | $200,000 |
| Higher Ground | Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance. | $180,000 |
| Chandler Care Center | Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance. | $111,700 |
| Native Health | Assistance toward mobile medical lab providing wellness checks, immunization, labs, x-rays and screenings. | $110,000 |
| United Food Bank | Assistance toward providing food pantries for students/families in identified schools | $100,000 |
| New Teacher Center | Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance. | $97,500 |
| Southwest Behavioral Health Services | Assistance toward providing therapy/counseling services to uninsured students and families in partnership with school counselors, teachers and administrators. | $34,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mike Goss
- Lesley Lurie
- Colleen Bloch
- Norm Bafunno
- Ellen Farrell
- Sandy Lobenstein
- Jeff Makarewicz
- Dejuan Ross
- Sean Suggs
- Tom Trisdale
- Terri von Lehmden
- Holly Walters
Questions people ask
Does Toyota USA Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Toyota USA Foundation give?
$15.5 million in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $324,350.
Who runs Toyota USA Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mike Goss (President & Director (Thru 04/25)), Lesley Lurie (Secretary), Colleen Bloch (Treasurer & Director) and Norm Bafunno (Director) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Toyota USA Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and community development.