The Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyMetairie, Louisiana · EIN 46-7235211 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$3.1M
Organizations funded68
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$78.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
2% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge House Corporation | New Orleans, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $325,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center | Covington, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $200,000 |
| Volunteers of America Southeast LA | New Orleans, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $175,000 |
| Wyes | New Orleans, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $125,000 |
| Jewish Children's Regional Service | Metairie, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $112,554 |
| St Michael Special School | New Orleans, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $108,732 |
| Congregation Beth Israel | Metairie, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $104,247 |
| Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra | New Orleans, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $100,000 |
| Uno Foundation | New Orleans, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $92,500 |
| Kelly Gibson Foundation | Mandeville, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $85,000 |
| Raintree Children & Family Services | New Orleans, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $80,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Gno | Metairie, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $75,000 |
| First Tee of Gno | New Orleans, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $65,000 |
| Magnolia Community Services Inc | Jefferson, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $61,000 |
| Cafe Reconcile | New Orleans, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $60,000 |
| Crossroads Nola Inc | New Orleans, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $58,000 |
| Upturn Arts | New Orleans, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $55,000 |
| Arc of Gno | Metairie, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $50,000 |
| Community Sailing New Orleans Inc | New Orleans, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $50,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Gno Inc | New Orleans, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $50,000 |
| New Orleans Ballet Association | New Orleans, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $50,000 |
| New Orleans Culinary and Hospitality Institute | Metairie, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $50,000 |
| Nextop | Houston, TX | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $50,000 |
| Options Inc | Hammond, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $50,000 |
| Please Foundation | Metairie, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $50,000 |
| Yep | New Orleans, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $50,000 |
| Jewish Community Day School | Metairie, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $46,800 |
| Gigi's Playhouse New Orleans | Metairie, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $41,500 |
| James Samaritan | Covington, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $41,250 |
| Bright School for the Deaf | Metairie, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $40,000 |
| City Park Conservancy | New Orleans, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $40,000 |
| New Heights Therapy Center | Folsom, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $40,000 |
| Angels' Place | Metairie, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $39,750 |
| Hillel Foundation of No | New Orleans, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $36,000 |
| Covenant House New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $30,000 |
| Eden Centers for Hope and Healing | New Orleans, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $30,000 |
| Brain Injury Assn of LA | Mandeville, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $27,000 |
| Kid Smart | New Orleans, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $25,000 |
| 18Th Ward | New Orleans, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $25,000 |
| Brother Martin High School | New Orleans, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $24,500 |
| Child Advocacy Services | Hammond, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $22,000 |
| Crimestoppers Inc | Metairie, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $20,000 |
| Special Olympics LA Inc | Covington, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $20,000 |
| Restoration House Pregnancy Resource Ctr | Hammond, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $17,500 |
| Autism Society of Gno | Metairie, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $15,000 |
| College Beyond | New Orleans, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $15,000 |
| Archbishop Chapelle High School | Metairie, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $14,500 |
| Jesuit High School | New Orleans, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $14,500 |
| St Mary's Dominican Hs | New Orleans, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $14,500 |
| Abc Education Trust | St Rose, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Metro LA | New Orleans, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $10,000 |
| Cancer Asso of LA | New Orleans, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $10,000 |
| LA Pulmonary Disease Camp | New Orleans, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $10,000 |
| Lighthouse Louisiana | New Orleans, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $10,000 |
| New Orleans Jewish Community Center | New Orleans, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $10,000 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | Biloxi, MS | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Gno Inc | Metairie, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $7,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women | New Orleans, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $6,200 |
| Children's Museum of St Tammany | Mandeville, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $5,000 |
| Dental Lifeline Network - LA | Lake Charles, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 68 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yep | New Orleans, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $50,000 |
| 18Th Ward | New Orleans, LA | To assist in the organization's tax exempt mission | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,080,983 | 70 |
| 2024 | $2,855,472 | 79 |
| 2023 | $2,530,350 | 76 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601889349100215
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-7235211
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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