Private foundation · EIN 26-6048651 · Salem, Oregon · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $2.8M total, median $93K. 92% of grants stayed in Oregon.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
13
$2.8M
Median grant
$93K
Stays in OR
92%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.0M

Grants paid in 2024

13 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Church at the ParkSalem, ORFunding to expand the center st. shelter for people ages 55+ who are experiencing housing insecurity.$800K
Catholic Youth OrganizationPortland, ORFunding for camp howard scholarship endowment program to provide youth camp scholarships.$500K
Queen of Peace Catholic SchoolSalem, ORFunding to build four new classrooms making space for each grade level to have two classes to meet the increase student enrollement.$500K
Catholic Community ServicesSalem, ORFunding to support due dilligence phase for an affordable housing project.$350K
Aspen Magdalene HouseSalt Lake City, UTFunding for a home that provides a safe residential recovery program for victims and survivors of human trafficking.$100K
Family YMCA of Marion and Polk CountiesSalem, ORFunding for a full-time chief organizational development officer to oversee strategic planning, execution, and evaluation of program initia…$100K
Boys & Girls Club of Salem Marion and Polk CountiesKeizer, ORFunding for a major gifts officer staff position to increase fundraising for youth programs.$93K
Salem Leadership FoundationSalem, ORSupport of a succession plan to provide co-executive directors for one year to ensure a smooth transition of leadership and financial suppo…$75K
Boys & Girls Club of Salem Marion and Polk CountiesSalem, ORFunding to provide parent education classes for boys & girls club families.$65K
United Way of the Mid-Willamette ValleySalem, ORFunding for a new resource development coordinator to increase fundraising for school youth programs.$60K
Home Share OregonPortland, ORSupport to expand access to affordable housing through homesharing in marion county.$58K
Youth VillagesPortland, ORSupport of the lifeset program that provides life skills training for youth.$50K
Catholic Community ServicesSalem, ORFunding to implement a pilot licensed childcare program.$45K

By state: Oregon 12 · Utah 1

About this foundation

Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Salem, Oregon, administered in care of George Jennings Trustee, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.8M across 13 grants, a median of $93K.

Where does Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Tr give?

Oregon (12 grants), Utah (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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