The Toler Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew Orleans, Louisiana · EIN 72-1340751 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
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
5% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrollton Booster Club | New Orleans, LA | Capital campaign | $70,000 |
| Christ Episcopal School | Covington, LA | Capital campaign | $47,500 |
| Trinity Episcopal School | New Orleans, LA | Capital campaign | $35,000 |
| Bricolage Academy of New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| National World War II Museum | New Orleans, LA | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Survivor Rowing Club | Metairie, LA | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal Church | New Orleans, LA | Capital campaign | $20,000 |
| Isidore Newman School | New Orleans, LA | Capital campaign | $15,000 |
| St Thomas Community Health Center I | New Orleans, LA | Capital campaign | $15,000 |
| Ochsner-Alzheimer's Research Fund | New Orleans, LA | Research fund | $15,000 |
| Audubon Nature Institute Inc | New Orleans, LA | Kids zoo to do funding | $10,000 |
| Ladies Leukemia League Inc | Metaire, LA | Capital campaign | $10,000 |
| New Schools for New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | Capital campaign | $10,000 |
| The University of the South-Sewanee | Sewannee, TN | Capital campaign | $10,000 |
| New Orleans Mission | New Orleans, LA | Capital campaign | $7,500 |
| Metropolitan Crime Coalition | New Orleans, LA | Capital campaign | $5,000 |
| Pro Bono Publico Foundation | New Orleans, LA | Capital campaign | $5,000 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($85,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $435,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $450,000 | 22 |
| 2022 | $487,500 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620269349100102
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-1340751
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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