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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 95-3255038

Toyota USA Foundation

A private foundation in Plano, TX. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 26 grants and $14.2 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Jun 30, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Erika Doolittle
6565 Headquarters Drive
Plano, TX 75024
(459) 292-3636
Form and materials
Proposal with dollar amount requested, explanation of project, use of funds.
Deadlines
None.
Restrictions
No individuals, unions, military organizations, religious groups, political organizations or candidates

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $14,206,105

    Grants listed
    26
    Assets, end of year
    $154,580,338
  • Tax year 2023

    $12,145,662

    Grants listed
    22
    Assets, end of year
    $156,316,142
  • Tax year 2022

    $12,293,721

    Grants listed
    16
    Assets, end of year
    $149,670,680
  • Tax year 2021

    $1,800,000

    Grants listed
    2
    Assets, end of year
    $101,193,707
  • Tax year 2020

    $9,393,751

    Grants listed
    49
    Assets, end of year
    $117,111,501
  • Tax year 2019

    $5,120,000

    Grants listed
    32
    Assets, end of year
    $103,700,660
  • Tax year 2018

    $5,083,600

    Grants listed
    11
    Assets, end of year
    $105,749,120
  • Tax year 2017

    $5,200,000

    Grants listed
    6
    Assets, end of year
    $105,129,354

Grants paid in 2024

26 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Eastern Michigan University FoundationYpsilanti, MI

    Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance.

    $1,780,000
  2. Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce FoundationHuntsville, AL

    Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance.

    $1,627,545
  3. Pontotoc City School DistrictPontotoc, MS

    Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance.

    $1,526,130
  4. Fulton Education FoundationAtlanta, GA

    Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance.

    $1,515,448
  5. Evsc FoundationEvansville, IN

    Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance.

    $1,036,854
  6. Scott County Board of EducationGeorgetown, KY

    Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance.

    $772,365
  7. Chandler Education FoundationGilbert, AZ

    Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance.

    $698,293
  8. Tempe Impacts Education FoundationTempe, AZ

    Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance.

    $599,276
  9. Texas A and M San Antonio Institute for School and Community PartnershipsSan Antonio, TX

    Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance.

    $569,376
  10. Youth First IncEvansville, IN

    Provide high-quality behavioral and mental health support to learners, teachers, and families to address the mental health crisis.

    $483,695
  11. East Central Education FoundationSan Antonio, TX

    Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance.

    $334,223
  12. Just One ProjectLas Vegas, NV

    Assistance toward providing food & necessities to food insecure communities, housing assistance via rapid housing, homeless prevention and supporting service, as well as assistance in professional and leadership development.

    $330,000
  13. National Center for Families LearningLouisville, KY

    Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance.

    $330,000
  14. University of Mississippi FoundationOxford, MS

    Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance.

    $318,700
  15. Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc (fayette Education)Lexington, KY

    Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance.

    $307,142
  16. Guilford County SchoolsGreensboro, NC

    Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance.

    $307,072
  17. University of EvansvilleEvansville, IN

    Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance.

    $301,083
  18. Kennesaw State University Foundation IncKennesaw, GA

    Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance.

    $280,000
  19. Lee County School DistrictTupelo, MS

    Identify and remove transportation barriers to access high quality STEM education for students and families in low socioeconomic and underrepresented communities.

    $255,703
  20. Lincoln Consolidated SchoolsYpsilanti, MI

    Identify and remove transportation barriers to access high quality STEM education for students and families in low socioeconomic and underrepresented communities.

    $200,000
  21. Higher GroundTucson, AZ

    Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance.

    $180,000
  22. Chandler Care CenterChandler, AZ

    Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance.

    $111,700
  23. Native HealthPhoenix, AZ

    Assistance toward mobile medical lab providing wellness checks, immunization, labs, x-rays and screenings.

    $110,000
  24. United Food BankMesa, AZ

    Assistance toward providing food pantries for students/families in identified schools

    $100,000
  25. New Teacher CenterSacramento, CA

    Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance.

    $97,500
  26. Southwest Behavioral Health ServicesPhoenix, AZ

    Assistance toward providing therapy/counseling services to uninsured students and families in partnership with school counselors, teachers and administrators.

    $34,000

Approved for future payment

6 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Clark County School DistrictLas Vegas, NV

    Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance.

    $4,187,211
  2. Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce FoundationHuntsville, AL

    Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance.

    $3,244,865
  3. Texas A and M San Antonio Institute for School and Community PartnershipsSan Antonio, TX

    Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance.

    $1,652,919
  4. Just One ProjectLas Vegas, NV

    Assistance toward providing food & necessities to food insecure communities, housing assistance via rapid housing, homeless prevention and supporting service, as well as assistance in professional and leadership development.

    $1,320,000
  5. Scott County Board of EducationGeorgetown, KY

    Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance.

    $728,200
  6. East Central Education FoundationSan Antonio, TX

    Close the STEM gap for diverse students by removing barriers that prevent access to STEM. This includes creating innovative, hands-on STEM programming, assisting in professional and leadership development, creating/assisting in after-school and on campus support, as well as mobility and basic need assistance.

    $718,725

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education8 grants $5,192,10755% of the total
  2. Philanthropy and grantmaking3 grants $1,966,13021% of the total
  3. Community development1 grant $1,627,54517% of the total
  4. Mental health2 grants $517,6955% of the total
  5. Health1 grant $111,7001% of the total
  6. Food and agriculture1 grant $100,0001% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Mississippi3 grants $2,100,533
  2. Michigan2 grants $1,980,000
  3. Arizona7 grants $1,833,269
  4. Indiana3 grants $1,821,632
  5. Georgia2 grants $1,795,448
  6. Alabama1 grant $1,627,545
  7. Kentucky3 grants $1,409,507
  8. Texas2 grants $903,599
  9. Nevada1 grant $330,000
  10. North Carolina1 grant $307,072

Officers, directors and trustees

12 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Mike GossPRESIDENT & DIRECTOR (THRU 04/25) Hours 2.5Pay $0
  • Lesley LurieSECRETARY Hours 2.5Pay $0
  • Colleen BlochTREASURER & DIRECTOR Hours 2.5Pay $0
  • Norm BafunnoDIRECTOR Hours 2.5Pay $0
  • Ellen FarrellDIRECTOR Hours 2.5Pay $0
  • Sandy LobensteinDIRECTOR Hours 2.5Pay $0
  • Jeff MakarewiczDIRECTOR Hours 2.5Pay $0
  • Dejuan RossDIRECTOR (THRU 04/25) Hours 2.5Pay $0
  • Sean SuggsDIRECTOR (THRU 04/25) Hours 2.5Pay $0
  • Tom TrisdaleDIRECTOR Hours 2.5Pay $0
  • Terri Von LehmdenDIRECTOR Hours 2.5Pay $0
  • Holly WaltersDIRECTOR Hours 2.5Pay $0

The return

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