Quick Summary
Name: Tocker Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $1,804,180 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $5,000 - $100,000 |
| Average Grant | Not specified |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline |
Contact Details
- Website: https://tocker.org/
- Email: grants@tocker.org
- Phone: 512-452-1044
- Address: 5806 Mesa Dr., #375 Austin, TX 78731-3770
Geographic Focus
- Texas only - specifically rural Texas communities serving populations of 12,000 or less
Funding Priorities
- Public library collections (books, materials)
- Library technology and automation systems
- Library programming
- Outdoor spaces for libraries
- Interior redesign and facilities
- Newspaper digitization projects
- Professional development for librarians (TLA travel stipends)
What They Don't Fund
- Libraries serving populations over 12,000
- Libraries outside of Texas
- Multiple separate applications from the same library (must combine into one application)
- Automation applications that include non-automation items
Application Method
Fixed Deadlines: Two annual grant cycles
- January 15th deadline (notifications mid-late March)
- June 1st deadline (notifications early-mid August)
Rolling: Automation system applications accepted year-round
Applications submitted online through the foundation website. Processing time approximately 60 days from deadline.
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