Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Trust
The Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Salem, Oregon. In 2024, it reported making 13 grants totaling $2,795,500, including support for shelter and affordable housing, youth programs, and organizational capacity.
Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Trust gave $2.8M across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $215K), mostly in Oregon. 91% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,795,500
- +44.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $215,038
- +22.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $93,000
- Total assets
- $3,024,583
- -45.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 91% first-time grantees (10 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 201 Ferry St Se 400, Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 581-1501
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Church at the Park ($800K). Together the top 10 received $2.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 8 grants of 27 (30%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon and 4% to recipients in Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
91%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 11 grantees (91%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $240K; repeat grants $395K. How we count
Medians: $100K first-time, $395K repeat.
- 9% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $798K (2022) to $2.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $2.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church at the Park Salem, OR | Funding to expand the center st. Shelter for people ages 55+ who are experiencing housing insecurity. | $800,000 |
| Catholic Youth Organization Portland, OR | Funding for camp howard scholarship endowment program to provide youth camp scholarships. | $500,000 |
| Queen of Peace Catholic School Salem, OR | 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 Salem, OR | Funding to support due dilligence phase for an affordable housing project. | $350,000 |
| Aspen Magdalene House Salt Lake City, UT | 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 Salem, OR | 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 Keizer, OR | Funding for a major gifts officer staff position to increase fundraising for youth programs. | $93,000 |
| Salem Leadership Foundation Salem, OR | 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 Salem, OR | Funding to provide parent education classes for boys & girls club families. | $65,000 |
| United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley Salem, OR | Funding for a new resource development coordinator to increase fundraising for school youth programs. | $60,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,024,583 | $248,499 | $2,813,957 | $2,795,500 | 13 | $2,798,885 | $133,089 | $187,671 |
| 2023 | $5,590,041 | $127,869 | $1,949,275 | $1,930,000 | 11 | $1,930,000 | $116,983 | $330,447 |
| 2022 | $7,530,489 | $15,431,978 | $799,870 | $798,000 | 3 | $798,000 | $8,321,978 | $246,867 |
| 2021 | $8,381 | $10 | — | — | — | — | $10 | — |
| 2020 | $8,371 | $28 | — | — | — | — | $28 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $188K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations and projects involving housing and shelter, youth services and education, recovery services, and nonprofit staffing and leadership.
The grantees describe their own work in varied ways. Church at the Park says its mission is to serve unsheltered individuals and families, with a focus on low-barrier shelters and employment opportunities. Catholic Youth Organization describes its work as promoting social, educational, and recreational activities for youth in the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon. Home Share Oregon says it connects homeowners with spare rooms to rent with people seeking affordable housing.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust reported 13 grants totaling $2,795,500. Grants ranged from $45,000 to $800,000, with a median grant of $93,000.
Among the reported grants, Church at the Park received $800,000 for expanding the Center St. shelter for people ages 55 and older experiencing housing insecurity. Catholic Youth Organization received $500,000 for its Camp Howard scholarship endowment program, and Queen of Peace Catholic School received $500,000 to build four classrooms. Catholic Community Services received $350,000 for the due diligence phase of an affordable housing project. Other grants included $100,000 to Aspen Magdalene House for a residential recovery program for victims and survivors of human trafficking, and $57,500 to Home Share Oregon to expand access to affordable housing through homesharing in Marion County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jason Tokarski as president and Eric Jamieson, Chad Herman, Jim Tokarski, and Salam Noor as trustees.
Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Trust is led by Jason E. Tokarski, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jason E. Tokarski
President
Trustee & Chief Executive of → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Herman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Jamieson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Tokarski
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Salam Noor
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Brian Moore (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Elva C. Tokarski (2020) — Trustee & Chair of the Board
- Former: George M. Jennings (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Harley Roberts (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Landon Daniel (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Trust
How much does Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Trust give each year?
Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Trust gave $2.8M across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 11 grants.
What is Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $93,000, and its average grant was $215,038, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Trust that year got $240K on average.
Where does Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Trust give grants?
Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Trust gives mostly in Oregon: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Salem, OR (8 grants) and Portland, OR (3 grants).
Does Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Church at the Park ($800,000), Catholic Youth Organization ($500,000) and Queen of Peace Catholic School ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Trust?
Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Trust reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $188K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations and projects involving housing and shelter, youth services and education, recovery services, and nonprofit staffing and leadership. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Trust?
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Trust's EIN?
Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6048651. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lawrence-e-tokarski-charitable-trust-morg_0eacf5017bd1482287db83c144b54703
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