Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust
The Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust is a private foundation established in 2013 through the last will and testament of Oscar J. Tolmas, a prominent New Orleans attorney, real estate developer, and World War II veteran. Based in Metairie, Louisiana, the trust was formed to continue Tolmas's legacy of philanthropy and community support. The organization is designated as a 501(c)(3) entity and classified as a private foundation under the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$2.9M
+12.8% YoY
Grant Count
74
+4.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$39K
+8.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust's mission is to "spread the legacy and generosity of Oscar J. Tolmas throughout the region by assisting local charitable organizations with their missions of helping others."
The trust supports a diverse range of charitable causes, with particular emphasis on:
- Jewish Community Support — Funding for the New Orleans Jewish Community Center's capital campaign, including the Oscar J. Tolmas Aquatics Complex
- Local Charitable Organizations — Support for nonprofits serving the greater New Orleans community
- Substance Abuse Treatment — Support for organizations providing addiction recovery services
- Education and Disability Services — Funding for schools serving deaf and blind populations
- Community Recreation and Sailing Programs — Support for community sailing initiatives
- Veterans Services — Including the Oscar J. Tolmas Veterans Pavilion at Volunteers of America
Grantmaking
The trust does not accept solicitations or unsolicited applications. Instead, trustees proactively identify and select charitable organizations to support.
Grant Range
$5,000 to $1.5 million
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust focuses exclusively on the greater New Orleans metropolitan area in Louisiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data:
- Total Assets: $58,027,419
- Total Revenues: $4,287,210
- Total Expenses: $3,988,552
2023 Financial Data:
- Total Assets: $57,729,637
- Total Revenues: $3.77 million
- Total Expenses: $3.59 million
- Total Giving: $2,530,350
Historical Data:
- Tax-exempt status granted: July 2014
- EIN: 46-7235211
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The trust is managed by two trustees who knew Oscar J. Tolmas personally:
- Vincent J. Giardina, CPA — President/Trustee. Served as Tolmas's CPA for approximately 20 years.
- Lisa N. Romano, CPA — Vice-President/Trustee. Worked directly for Tolmas for 15 years.
The organization has 2 employees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VINCENT J GIARDINA CPA | PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE | 40 | $306,000 |
| LISA N ROMANO CPA | VICE-PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE | 40 | $254,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The trust has been actively engaged in supporting community initiatives, including:
Sponsorship of the Autism Society of Greater New Orleans' 20th Annual Autism Festival
Autism Society of Greater New Orleans (ASGNO) hosts 20th Annual Autism FestivalOngoing support to the New Orleans Jewish Community Center's capital and endowment campaign
Special Thanks - Ongoing Support - NCJW Greater New OrleansRecognition as a major supporter by the National Council of Jewish Women Greater New Orleans
Autism Society of Greater New Orleans (ASGNO) hosts 20th Annual Autism FestivalContact Information
Address: 121 Metairie Lawn Drive, Suite B, Metairie, LA 70001
Phone: (504) 262-8870
Email: info@ojtolmastrust.org
Website: www.ojtolmastrust.org
Note: The trust does not accept solicitations for donations.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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