Published 9:05 am Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Les Schwab Tires has established a charitable foundation and pledged $100,000 to support recovery efforts following the Silver Rail Elementary School tragedy, the company announced Tuesday.

The newly formed Les Schwab Foundation will direct $40,000 to Silver Rail Elementary and its parent-teacher organization, $30,000 to Bend-La Pine Schools and $30,000 through the Oregon Community Foundation to address emerging needs in the community.

The Oct. 15 mass shooting at Silver Rail claimed four lives — three students and a teacher. Two others were hospitalized. The 16-year-old shooter was also killed.

The funding is intended to help students, families and educators affected by the shooting, as well as support recovery efforts across the broader school district.

Les Schwab Tires CEO Tom Nolan said the foundation was created to carry forward the company’s longstanding commitment to its employees and the communities it serves.…