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Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust

Metairie, Louisiana  ·  EIN 467235211  ·  Private foundation

Based in Metairie, Louisiana, Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust has awarded $10.6M across 267 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Bridge House Corporation. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$2.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$57.9M
Total assets
267
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust funds

Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (jewish), health care, mental health, youth development.

Arts & CultureFaith-Based (Jewish)Health CareMental HealthYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, men boys, women girls.

childrenfamiliesmen boyswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Bridge House Corporation
TO ASSIST IN THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT MISSION
New Orleans, LA$338K2024
Volunteers of America Southeast La
TO ASSIST IN THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT MISSION
New Orleans, LA$322K2022
Bridge House Corporation
TO ASSIST IN THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT MISSION
New Orleans, LA$310K2020
Friends of City Park
TO ASSIST IN THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT MISSION
New Orleans, LA$260K2020
Volunteers of America Southeast La
TO ASSIST IN THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT MISSION
New Orleans, LA$210K2020
Volunteers of America Southeast La
TO ASSIST IN THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT MISSION
New Orleans, LA$200K2023
Community Sailing of New Orleans
TO ASSIST IN THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT MISSION
New Orleans, LA$175K2023
Community Sailing New Orleans Inc
TO ASSIST IN THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT MISSION
New Orleans, LA$175K2024
Volunteers of America Southeast La
TO ASSIST IN THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT MISSION
New Orleans, LA$175K2024
Bridge House Corporation
TO ASSIST IN THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT MISSION
New Orleans, LA$175K2022
Bridge House Corporation
TO ASSIST IN THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT MISSION
New Orleans, LA$160K2023
National Ww II Museum
TO ASSIST IN THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT MISSION
New Orleans, LA$150K2020
National Ww II Museum
TO ASSIST IN THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT MISSION
New Orleans, LA$150K2022
Wyes
TO ASSIST IN THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT MISSION
New Orleans, LA$125K2022
Wyes
TO ASSIST IN THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT MISSION
New Orleans, LA$125K2023

Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$2.5M
2022$2.7M
2023$2.5M
2024$2.9M

How to apply for funding from Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust

Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at ojtolmastrust.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust

Does Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust fund?
Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Bridge House Corporation, Volunteers of America Southeast La, Bridge House Corporation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust give in grants?
Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust reported $2.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.6M over 267 grants.
Where is Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust located?
Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust is based in Metairie, Louisiana. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 467235211.
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About this profile. This page is built from Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Oscar J Tolmas Charitable Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.