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Bancroft Foundation is a private corporation based in PORTLAND, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2023. The principal officer is Donna Stephens. It holds total assets of $4.2M. Annual income is reported at $1.6M. Total assets have grown from $3M in 2022 to $4.7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of environment. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2024. According to available records, Bancroft Foundation has made 13 grants totaling $148K, with a median grant of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $50K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 13 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Oregon, Maryland, Hawaii, which account for 69% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
Bancroft Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of environment. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 13 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR, MD, HI.
Bancroft Foundation has distributed a total of $148K across 13 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $50K.
Bancroft Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Bancroft Foundation is headquartered in PORTLAND, OR. While based in OR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donna Stephens | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Amelia Simpson | FOUNDER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jed Schlanger | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$4.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$4.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
13
Total Giving
$148K
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
13
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of VirginiaEDUCATION | Charlottesville, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Rose HavenTHE RESCUE FOR ABUSED AND HOMELESS WOMEN AND CHILDREN | Portland, OR | $50K | 2023 |
| Doctors With BordersLIFE SAVING MEDICAL CARE | Hagerstown, MD | $30K | 2023 |
| The Pixie ProjectRESCUE OF DOGS | Portland, OR | $30K | 2023 |
| Forest Park ConservancyMAINTAINS TRAILS, RESTORES NATIVE HABITAT | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Portland AudubonBIRD PROTECTION | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Columbia GorgeENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | Portland, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Hawaii Community FoundationMAUI STORM | Honolulu, HI | $5K | 2023 |
| Alice'S KidsFINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN | Mount Vernon, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Hoffman Institute FoundationRESEARCH AND EDUCATION. | San Rafael, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Virginia Tech FoundationEDUCATION AND RESEARCH | Blacksburg, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Oregon Parks ForeverENVIROMENTAL EDUCATION | Portland, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| Tip Of Portland Vancouver IncTRAUMA INVENTION PROGRAM | Portland, OR | $500 | 2023 |