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Bend Foundation is a private trust based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1949. It holds total assets of $4M. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. Maintenance and restoration of public art installations throughout the bend community in continued support of the community at large and specifically the charitable work of art in public places (a 501(c)(3) charity). Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Bend, Oregon. According to available records, Bend Foundation has made 64 grants totaling $2.7M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $368K in 2020 to $742K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.6M distributed across 28 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $405K, with an average award of $43K. The foundation has supported 33 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Oregon. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$23K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 25 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Maintenance and restoration of public art installations throughout the bend community in continued support of the community at large and specifically the charitable work of art in public places (a 501(c)(3) charity).
Expenses: $56K
Support for public art installations, cultural and educational enrichment programs, and environmental enhancement projects in the Bend community.
Maintenance and restoration of public art installations throughout the bend community in continued support of the community at large and specifically the charitable work of art in public places (a 501(c)(3) charity). Based on available records, the foundation has funded 64 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR.
Bend Foundation has distributed a total of $2.7M across 64 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $43K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $405K.
The application deadline is 2026-03-05. No support for individuals, individual scholarships, conferences and events, political campaigns, or ongoing operations. Only eligible non-profit and public organizations. An application form is available on the foundation's website.
Bend Foundation is headquartered in MINNEAPOLIS, MN.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Brooks | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Romy Mortensen | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael Hollern | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Conley Brooks Jr | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rebecca Johnson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kirk Schueler | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
64
Total Giving
$2.7M
Average Grant
$43K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
33
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Desert MuseumGENERAL | Bend, OR | $405K | 2023 |
| Art In Public PlacesGENERAL | Bend, OR | $137K | 2023 |
| Environmental CenterGENERAL | Bend, OR | $50K | 2023 |
| Partner'S In CareGENERAL | Bend, OR | $50K | 2023 |
| Bend Habitat For HumanityGENERAL | Bend, OR | $30K | 2023 |
| Mosiac MedicalGENERAL | Bend, OR | $16K | 2023 |
| Heart Of Oregon CorpsGENERAL | Bend, OR | $15K | 2023 |
| St Charles FoundationGENERAL | Bend, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Cocc FoundationGENERAL | Bend, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Deschutes Land TrustGENERAL | Bend, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Saving GraceGENERAL | Bend, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Co Council On AgingGENERAL | Bend, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Deschutes River ConservancyGENERAL | Bend, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| City Of Bend - Roundabout ArtGENERAL | Bend, OR | $273K | 2022 |
| Bend Park And RecreationGENERAL | Bend, OR | $137K | 2022 |
| Osu FoundationGENERAL | Corvallis, OR | $100K | 2022 |
| Healing ReinsGENERAL | Bend, OR | $20K | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Bend HouseGENERAL | Bend, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| Oregon Rural JournalismGENERAL | Bend, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| Every Child Central OregonGENERAL | Redmond, OR | $5K | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Children CoGENERAL | Bend, OR | $20K | 2020 |
| FanGENERAL | Bend, OR | $10K | 2020 |
| Kids CenterGENERAL | Bend, OR | $10K | 2020 |