Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlySalem, Oregon · EIN 26-6048651 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.8M
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$93,000
Total assets$3.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $60,000 and $350,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
7% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | 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… | $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… | $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 |
| Home Share Oregon | Portland, OR | Support to expand access to affordable housing through homesharing in marion county. | $57,500 |
| Youth Villages | Portland, OR | Support of the lifeset program that provides life skills training for youth. | $50,000 |
| Catholic Community Services | Salem, OR | Funding to implement a pilot licensed childcare program. | $45,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,795,500 | 13 |
| 2023 | $1,930,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533039349100033
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-6048651
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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