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Autzen Foundation is a private corporation based in PORTLAND, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1953. It holds total assets of $24.9M. Annual income is reported at $25.1M. Total assets have grown from $8.9M in 2011 to $24.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 9 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Oregon. According to available records, Autzen Foundation has made 1,042 grants totaling $6.9M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $1.5M in 2020 to $3.7M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $30K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 534 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Oregon, Washington, California, which account for 100% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$30K
Based on 248 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Autzen Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 1,042 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR, WA, CA.
Autzen Foundation has distributed a total of $6.9M across 1,042 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $30K.
The application deadline is SPRING: 3/13 SUMMER: 7/10 WINTER: 10/9. No grants to individuals. No fundraising events, no projects primarily seeking to influence elections or legislation, no organization without qualified tax status designation that are using another non-profit organization as a fiscal or umbrella agent. Grants are awarded to smaller non-profit organizations; most often to groups with social service, arts and culture, educational, environmental and/or youth-centered missions and directly serving residents of oregon or southwest washington.
Autzen Foundation is headquartered in PORTLAND, OR. While based in OR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Patton | PRESIDENT | $595 | $0 | $595 |
| Wendy Ulman | DIRECTOR | $595 | $0 | $595 |
| Thomas J Autzen | DIRECTOR | $595 | $0 | $595 |
| Robert Patton | DIRECTOR | $595 | $0 | $595 |
| Zachary Patton | DIRECTOR | $595 | $0 | $595 |
| Matt Patton | DIRECTOR | $595 | $0 | $595 |
| Kristen Patton | DIRECTOR | $595 | $0 | $595 |
| Peter Ulman | DIRECTOR | $595 | $0 | $595 |
| Sam Houser | DIRECTOR | $595 | $0 | $595 |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$24.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$24.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
1,042
Total Giving
$6.9M
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
534
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Womenfirst Transition & Referral CenterCHILDCARE CENTER FOR WOMENFIRST | Gresham, OR | $30K | 2022 |
| Portland State University Foundation2022-23 SCHOLARSHIPS | Portland, OR | $30K | 2022 |
| Oregon State University Foundation2022-23 SCHOLARSHIPS | Corvallis, OR | $30K | 2022 |
| University Of Oregon Foundation2022-23 SCHOLARSHIPS | Eugene, OR | $30K | 2022 |
| Homeward Bound Pets Humane SocietyHOMEWARD BOUND PETS NEW ANIMAL SHELTER AND OFFICES | Mcminnville, OR | $20K | 2022 |
| Pendleton Children'S CenterPENDLETON CHILDRENS CENTER PHASE 1B CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Pendleton, OR | $20K | 2022 |
| Oakland School District #1OAKLAND HIGH SCHOOL WOOD AND METAL SHOP PROGRAM | Oakland, OR | $16K | 2022 |
| Burrito BrigadeWASTE TO TASTE | Eugene, OR | $15K | 2022 |
| Options For Homeless Residents Of AshlandOHRA CENTER RENOVATIONS PHASE 1 | Ashland, OR | $15K | 2022 |
| Women At The Well Grace HouseGRACE HOUSE'S EXPANSION | Salem, OR | $15K | 2022 |
| Mt Emily Safe CenterTRAUMA FOCUSED THERAPY | La Grande, OR | $14K | 2022 |
| Oregon Food BankGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $13K | 2022 |
| Pdx Diaper Bank2022-2023 CAPACITY EXPANSION | Portland, OR | $13K | 2022 |
| BaseEQUITY LIAISON PROGRAM | Medford, OR | $12K | 2022 |
| Oregon Association Of Relief NurseriesCHILD ABUSE PREVENTION EXPANSION - YEAR 2 | Newberg, OR | $12K | 2022 |
| Columbia Slough Watershed CouncilCOMMUNITY RESPONSIVE OUTDOOR PROGRAMMING | Portland, OR | $12K | 2022 |
| Klamath Lake Land TrustCONSERVATION OPPORTUNITIES MAPPING | Klamath Falls, OR | $12K | 2022 |
| Northwest Abortion Access FundGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Eugene, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| Salem Free ClinicsEXPANDING SALEM FREE CLINICS MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES | Salem, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| Seattle Academy Of Arts And SciencesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2022 |
| Center For Community CounselingCHILD ABUSE PREVENTION DURING COVID | Eugene, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| The Salvation ArmyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Salem, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| Portland Street MedicineCRITICAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR LIFE SAVING STREET MEDICINE SERVICES | Portland, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| Urban Gleaners2022-2023 EXPANSION OF SERVICES, DATA MANAGEMENT AND FOOD WASTE PREVENTION | Portland, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| Sarah Bellum'S Bakery & WorkshopPIPELINE TO PAID EMPLOYMENT FOR ADULTS WITH ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY (ABI) | Portland, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| Volunteers In Medicine Clinic Of The CascadesHEALTHCARE FOR LOW-INCOME, UNINSURED PATIENTS | Bend, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| Western Rivers ConservancyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| Casa Of Polk County IncRECRUITING, TRAINING, SUPERVISING AND RETAINING CASAS IN POLK COUNTY | Dallas, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| Think WildNATIVE WILDLIFE RESCUE AND REHABILITATION | Bend, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| Birch Community ServicesREFRIGERATED TRUCK FOR RESCUE AND REDISTRIBUTION OF 6.5 MILLION LBS OF FOOD ANNUALLY | Portland, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| Marin Mountain SchoolGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Corte Madera, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Youth Music ProjectYOUTH MUSIC PROJECT: TUITION ASSISTANCE FUND | West Linn, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| La Pine Community KitchenHOT MEALS/FOOD PANTRY/CLOTHES CLOSET | La Pine, OR | $10K | 2022 |