What we sponsor
Toho primarily supports the following categories: Social Services, Investment in Youth, Environmental Stewardship, Business/Commerce/Heritage and General Community Outreach.
Don't know where your organization sits? See our definitions below.
Social Services
Programs or initiatives that support the well-being of individuals and families in need. This includes services such as food assistance, housing stability, mental health counseling, domestic violence support and access to basic needs for underserved populations.
Investment in Youth
Programs that directly benefit children, teens or young adults through education, mentorship, life skills development, enrichment activities or workforce readiness. Eligible initiatives may include afterschool programs, career training, leadership development or health and wellness services for youth.
Environmental Stewardship
Efforts that protect, preserve or enhance the natural environment and promote sustainability. This may include conservation projects, environmental education, waterway cleanups or initiatives that support long-term environmental health in the community.
Business/Commerce/Heritage
Organizations that preserve or celebrate our community’s cultural, historical or economic identity. This may include historical preservation, local arts and culture or projects that promote small business development and economic vitality tied to local heritage.
General Community Outreach
Initiatives that strengthen community engagement, promote civic pride or improve overall quality of life. This can include neighborhood events, volunteerism, public education campaigns and other programs that build community connections or increase awareness of community resources.
What we do not sponsor
- Organizations that are not public charities. Public charities are defined as tax-exempt under paragraph 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.
- Political candidates, committees or organizations.
- Churches and religious or sectarian organizations, unless engaged in a significant project benefiting the entire community.
New for fiscal year 2026
Our Board of Supervisors recently approved a new strategy to govern our charitable grants program. Join us June 3 from 6-7 p.m. in our Administration building to learn more about our updated program and the enhanced application process.
Applicants in the Social Services and Investment in Youth categories can be awarded a maximum grant of $5,000. Applicants in the Business/Commerce/Heritage, General Community Outreach and Environmental Stewardship categories can be awarded a maximum grant of $2,500.
The next Call for Sponsorships begins: June 15, 2025 through July 15, 2025
- All submissions will be reviewed by an internal panel and given scores by a review committee to assess alignment with Toho and its role in the community.
- The Toho Board of Supervisors plans to approve, amend or deny the requests, if it so chooses, during the September board meeting prior to the start of the fiscal year in October.
- Applying organizations are notified of the decision by email in September. Score sheets will be available upon request for organizations to improve future grant submissions.
- Grant recipients are required to submit a mid-year report and may be invited to present to our Board of Supervisors.