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Edwards Lienhart Family Foundation is a private corporation based in PORTLAND, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2012. It holds total assets of $2.3M. Annual income is reported at $1.8M. Total assets have grown from $155K in 2011 to $2.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 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 2018 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Oregon. According to available records, Edwards Lienhart Family Foundation has made 45 grants totaling $269K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $84K and $93K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $93K distributed across 15 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $20K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 20 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Oregon, District of Columbia, Washington, which account for 96% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 15 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.
Edwards Lienhart Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 45 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR, DC, WA.
Edwards Lienhart Family Foundation has distributed a total of $269K across 45 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $20K.
Edwards Lienhart Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Edwards Lienhart Family Foundation is headquartered in PORTLAND, OR. While based in OR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura L Richardson | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susan J Lienhart | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ross M Lienhart | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Niles E Lienhart | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nolan E Lienhart | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
45
Total Giving
$269K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
20
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State UniversitySCHOLARSHIPS FOR PCC TRANSFEREES | Portland, OR | $9K | 2023 |
| Portland Community College FoundatiFUTURE CONNECT-SCHOLARSHIPCOUNSELING | Portland, OR | $15K | 2023 |
| Literary ArtsWORDSTOCK FESTIVAL SUPPPORT | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| 1000 Friends Of OregonUNRESTRICTED-GENERAL FUND SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Children'S InstituteUNRESTRICTED-GENERAL FUND | Portland, OR | $9K | 2023 |
| Oregon Ballet TheaterST | Portland, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Portland Opportunities IndustrializUNRESTRICTED-GENERAL FUND SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| North By Northeast CommunityUNRESTRICTED-GENERAL FUND SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Oregon Museum Of Science And IndustOUTDOOR SCHOOL FINANCIAL AID | Portland, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| University Of Oregon FoundationDEAN'S EXCELLENCE FUND | Eugene, OR | $4K | 2023 |
| Willamette UniversityPNCA-GENERAL FUND SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| Seattle UniversityUNRESTRICTED-GENERAL FUND SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| Portland Japanese GardenUNRESTRICTED-GENERAL FUND SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $2K | 2023 |
| Southern Poverty Law CenterUNRESTRICTED-GENERAL FUND SUPPORT | Montgomery, AL | $2K | 2023 |
| Portland Center StageUNRESTRICTED-GENERAL FUND SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $2K | 2023 |
| Sightline InstituteUNRESTRICTED-GENERAL FUND SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Lawyers' Committee For Civil RightsUNRESTRICTED-GENERAL FUND SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $10K | 2020 |
| David Douglas School DistrictEARLY CHILDHOOD ED CENTER CONSTRUCT | Portland, OR | $9K | 2020 |
| Pacific Northwest College Of ArtUNRESTRICTED-GENERAL FUND SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $5K | 2020 |
| United Way Of Columbia-WillametteCOMMUNITY IMPACT FUND | Portland, OR | $5K | 2020 |