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B P Lester & Regina John Foundation is a private corporation based in PORTLAND, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1971. It holds total assets of $36M. Annual income is reported at $9.5M. Total assets have grown from $21.3M in 2011 to $34.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Oregon. According to available records, B P Lester & Regina John Foundation has made 290 grants totaling $5.2M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $1.6M and $1.9M annually from 2020 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $190K, with an average award of $18K. The foundation has supported 144 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Oregon, Washington, New York, which account for 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$16K
Largest Grant
$114K
Based on 103 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.
B P Lester & Regina John Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 290 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR, WA, NY.
B P Lester & Regina John Foundation has distributed a total of $5.2M across 290 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $18K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $190K.
B P Lester & Regina John Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
B P Lester & Regina John Foundation is headquartered in PORTLAND, OR. While based in OR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Hartnell | PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | $187K | $29K | $216K |
| Sr Joan Hansen Snjm | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Suzann Baricevic Murphy | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mary E Graves | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$2.3M
Total Assets
$34.4M
Fair Market Value
$41.6M
Net Worth
$34.4M
Grants Paid
$1.8M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$414K
Distribution Amount
$1.8M
Total: $20.8M
Total Grants
290
Total Giving
$5.2M
Average Grant
$18K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
144
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S AcademyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $140K | 2022 |
| Holy Cross SchoolGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $33K | 2022 |
| Central Catholic High SchoolGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $173K | 2022 |
| La Salle Catholic College PreparatoryGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Milwaukie, OR | $75K | 2022 |
| Rose Haven CicGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $75K | 2022 |
| De La Salle North Catholic High SchoolGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $71K | 2022 |
| St Andrew Nativity SchoolGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $53K | 2022 |
| Oregon Food BankGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $50K | 2022 |
| Catholic CharitiesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $50K | 2022 |
| Northwest Children'S OutreachGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Lake Oswego, OR | $50K | 2022 |
| Society Of St Vincent De Paul - Portland CouncilGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $50K | 2022 |
| University Of PortlandGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $50K | 2022 |
| Blanchet House Of HospitalityGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $50K | 2022 |
| Gonzaga UniversityGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Spokane, WA | $42K | 2022 |
| St Therese Catholic SchoolGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $32K | 2022 |
| Holy Redeemer Catholic SchoolGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $31K | 2022 |
| The Mariposa Dr FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Ithica, NY | $31K | 2022 |
| Christ The King SchoolGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Milwaukie, OR | $30K | 2022 |
| Parker Bounds Johnson FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Lake Oswego, OR | $30K | 2022 |
| St John The Apostle SchoolGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Oregon City, OR | $30K | 2022 |
| Project LemonadeGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $30K | 2022 |
| All Saints SchoolGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $25K | 2022 |
| Northwest Pilot Project IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $25K | 2022 |
| Community WarehouseGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $25K | 2022 |
| St Ignatius SchoolGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $25K | 2022 |
| Portland Rescue MissionGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $25K | 2022 |
| Whittier CollegeGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Whittier, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Texas Christian UniversityGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Fort Worth, TX | $23K | 2022 |
| Hazelden Betty Ford FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Newberg, OR | $21K | 2022 |
| Regis St Mary Catholic SchoolGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Stayton, OR | $20K | 2022 |
| St John The Baptist SchoolGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Milwaukie, OR | $20K | 2022 |
| Store To DoorGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $20K | 2022 |
| St Matthew Catholic SchoolGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Hillsboro, OR | $20K | 2022 |
| Raphael HouseGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $20K | 2022 |
| Catholic Youth Organizationcamp HowardGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $20K | 2022 |
| St Agatha SchoolGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $18K | 2022 |
| Maybelle Center For CommunityGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $15K | 2022 |
| Phame Academy Of Fine ArtsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $15K | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels PeopleGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $15K | 2022 |
| Our Lady Of Lourdes SchoolGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Vancouver, WA | $15K | 2022 |
| Holy Family SchoolGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $15K | 2022 |
| Catholic Broadcasting Nw Incmater Dei RadioGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $15K | 2022 |
| Tarahumara Children'S HospitalGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Milwaukie, OR | $15K | 2022 |
| Northwest Catholic Counseling CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $15K | 2022 |
| St James SchoolGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Mcminnville, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| St Clare Catholic SchoolGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| St Luke Catholic SchoolGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Woodburn, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| St Anthony SchoolGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| American Red Cross Oregon Trail ChapterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| St Rose SchoolGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $10K | 2022 |