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Also known as: C/O NW EQUITY HOLDINGS
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Firstenburg Foundation is a private corporation based in VANCOUVER, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2004. The principal officer is Nw Equity Holdings Inc.. It holds total assets of $42.8M. Annual income is reported at $38.9M. Total assets have grown from $6.2M in 2011 to $31.9M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 8 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Washington and Oregon. According to available records, Firstenburg Foundation has made 306 grants totaling $8.8M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has decreased from $2.1M in 2020 to $1.4M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3.6M distributed across 122 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $256 to $500K, with an average award of $29K. The foundation has supported 188 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Washington, Oregon, California, which account for 97% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$36K
Largest Grant
$500K
Based on 59 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.
Firstenburg Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 306 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, OR, CA.
Firstenburg Foundation has distributed a total of $8.8M across 306 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $29K. Individual grants have ranged from $256 to $500K.
The application deadline is THE FOUNDATION REPORTS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY JANUARY 31, APRIL 30, JULY 31, OR OCTOBER 31.. No grants will be given to/for individuals, religious organizations, international organizations without qualified domestic 501(c)(3) representative, private foundations, endowments, dinners/balls/ticketed events, political purposes, lobbying activities or purposes outside of the foundation's funding priorites.
Firstenburg Foundation is headquartered in VANCOUVER, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Rhoads | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $144K | $32K | $176K |
| Bruce Firstenburg | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Molly Linz | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeffrey William Firstenburg | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Shelly Firstenburg | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William Firstenburg | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeffrey Wayne Firstebburg | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joyce Chiles | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$2M
Total Assets
$31.9M
Fair Market Value
$39.8M
Net Worth
$31.9M
Grants Paid
$1.4M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$1.7M
Distribution Amount
$1.9M
Total: $27.5M
Total Grants
306
Total Giving
$8.8M
Average Grant
$29K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
188
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens CenterTO BE APPLIED TO STAFF WELLNESS PROGRAM | Vancouver, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Fish Of VancouverTO BE APPLIED AS CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT STAFFING | Vancouver, WA | $65K | 2023 |
| Evergreen Habitat For HumanityTO BE APPLIED TO PROJECT MANAGER HIRE | Vancouver, WA | $51K | 2023 |
| Open House MinistriesTO BE APPLIED AS CAPITAL SUPPORT OHM WEST PROJECT | Vancouver, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Children Sw WashingtonTO BE APPLIED TO ENROLLMENT GROWTH | Vancouver, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Foundation For Vancouver Public SchoolsTO BE APPLIED AS PROGRAM SUPPORT | Vancouver, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Northwest Association For Blind AthletesTO BE APPLIED AS CAPACITY BUILDING | Vancouver, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Council For The HomelessTO BEAPPLIED AS CAPACITY BUILDING | Vancouver, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Battle Ground Health CareTO BE APPLIED AS CAPITAL SUPPORT | Battle Ground, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Sw WashingtonTO BE APPLIED AS CAPACITY BUILDING STAFF COMP/RETENTION | Vancouver, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Lower Columbia College FoundationTO BE APPLIED AS CAPITAL SUPPORT | Longview, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Stevenson Community Pool DistrictTO BE APPLIED AS PARTIAL MATCH FOR POOL FUNDING STABILIZATION | Stevenson, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| Police Activities League Of Sw WashingtonTO BE APPLIED AS PROGRAM SUPPORT PAL OF SWWA SUMMER CAMP | Vancouver, WA | $50K | 2023 |
| The Childrens Discovery MuseumTO BE APPLIED AS OPERATING SUPPORT | Eugene, OR | $30K | 2023 |
| Ywca Clark CountyTO BE APPLIED AS CAPACITY BUILDING | Vancouver, WA | $30K | 2023 |
| Cowlitz Family Health CenterTO BE APPLIED AS PROGRAM SUPPORT CHILD CARE PARTNERSHIP | Longview, WA | $30K | 2023 |
| Rooted School VancouverTO BE APPLIED AS OPERATING SUPPORT SCHOOL OPENING | Vancouver, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Community Roots CollaborativeTO BE APPLIED TO FTE SUPPORT | Vancouver, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Greater VancouverTO BE APPLIED AS PROGRAM SUPPORT NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM | Vancouver, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Lower Columbia School GardensTO BE APPLIED AS OPERATING SUPPORT STAFF SUPPORT | Longview, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| CultureseedTO BE APPLIED AS CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT STAFFING | White Salmon, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Odyssey World International Education ServicesTO BE APPLIED AS OPERATING SUPPORT VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR | Vancouver, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Medical Teams InternationalTO BE APPLIED AS PROGRAM SUPPORT MOBILE CLINICS | Portland, OR | $25K | 2023 |
| Vancouver Housing AuthorityTO BE APPLIED AS PARTIAL MATCH FOR POOL FUNDING STABILIZATION | Vancouver, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| KomakTO BE APPLIED AS PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICE EXPANSION | Beaverton, OR | $23K | 2023 |
| Galia Recovery HomesTO BE APPLIED AS PROGRAM SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $20K | 2023 |
| Pink Lemonade ProjectTO BE APPLIED AS PROGRAM SUPPORT PINK GLOW PADDLE RAISE | Vancouver, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Skyview Boosters ClubTO BE APPLIED AS RESTORING SKYVIEW BASEBALL/SOFTBALL FIELDS | Vancouver, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| Neighbors Helping NeighborsTO BE APPLIED AS PROGRAM SUPPORT ENSURE ORGANIZATION CONTINUANCE | Ridgefield, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| National Womans Coalition Against Violence & ExploitationTO BE APPLIED AS PROGRAM SUPPORT ADVOCACY CENTER FOR JUSTICE | Vancouver, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Maryhill Museum Of ArtTO BE APPLIED AS PROGRAM THE COLUMBIA RIVER WALLULA TO SEA | Goldendale, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Fourth Plain ForwardTO BE APPLIED AS CAPACITY BUILDING SAKURA 39ERS PROGRAM | Vancouver, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Family Promise Of CowlitzTO BE APPLIED AS PROGRAM SUPPORT INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT | Kelso, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| A Caring ClosetTO BE APPLIED AS PROGRAM SUPPORT | Vancouver, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Hello Life Eating Disorder Recovery ServicesTO BE APPLIED AS PROGRAM SUPPORT RECOVERY SERVICES PROGRAM EXPANSION | Longview, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Lutheran Community Services NorthwestTO BE APPLIED AS PROGRAM SUPPORT | Mcminnville, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Washington Gorge Action ProgramsTO BE APPLIED AS PARTIAL MATCH FOR POOL FUNDING STABILIZATION | Cook, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Vietnamese Community Of Clark CountyTO BE APPLIED AS PROGRAM SUPPORT VIETNEMESE INNOVATION CLUB | Vancouver, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Free Clinic Of Southwest WashingtonTO BE APPLIED AS PROGRAM SUPPORT | Vancouver, WA | $8K | 2023 |
| Als Association Of Or And Sw WaTO BE APPLIED ASPROGRAM SUPPORT SW WASHINGTON | Portland, OR | $8K | 2023 |
| Project LinusTO BE APPLIED AS PROGRAM SUPPORT | Belton, MO | $5K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Hospice Sw WashingtonTO BE APPLIED TO RAY HICKEY HOSPICE HOUSE | Vancouver, WA | $5K | 2023 |