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German American Society is a private corporation based in PORTLAND, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1938. It holds total assets of $9.9M. Annual income is reported at $1.7M. The foundation operates in the area of arts & culture. According to available records, German American Society has made 17 grants totaling $77K, with a median grant of $4K. The foundation has distributed between $11K and $39K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $39K distributed across 7 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $175 to $23K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Oregon, Washington, California, which account for 88% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
German American Society primarily funds organizations in the area of arts & culture. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 17 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR, WA, CA.
German American Society has distributed a total of $77K across 17 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $175 to $23K.
German American Society typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
German American Society is headquartered in PORTLAND, OR. While based in OR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neal Spinler | Executive Dir. | $69K | $0 | $80K |
| Annette Kienberger | President | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Hans Boehm | Vice President | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rebecca Sievers | Secretary | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gerhard Letzing | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$657K
Total Assets
$9.8M
Fair Market Value
$9.8M
Net Worth
$9.8M
Grants Paid
$11K
Contributions
$13K
Net Investment Income
$189K
Distribution Amount
$333K
Total: $5.3M
Total Grants
17
Total Giving
$77K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$4K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Association Of Teachers OfUNRESTRICTED DONATION | Cherry Hill, NJ | $2K | 2023 |
| Portland State UniversitySCHOLARSHIP | Portland, OR | $4K | 2022 |
| Global GivingUKRAINE SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $1K | 2022 |
| Whitman CollegeSCHOLARSHIPS | Walla Walla, WA | $6K | 2023 |
Other foundations that have funded German American Society.
| Funder | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Albert And Hete Barthelmes | $13K | 2021 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| The Albert And Hete Barthelmes | $13K | 2020 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| Hermann Stepberger |
| Director |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Larry Lichtenberger | Director | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dirk Pollworth | Director | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Karla Marzineck | Director | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Doris Oldenburg | Director | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Terry Rudd | Director | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Randy Abbott | Director | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Baney | Director | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Christian Stehr | Director | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Oregon State UniversitySCHOLARSHIP |
| Corvallis, OR |
| $3K |
| 2023 |
| Seeding JusticeCHUUSH FUND | Portland, OR | $5K | 2022 |
| University Of OregonSCHOLARSHIP | Eugene, OR | $4K | 2022 |
| Meals On WheelsUNRESTRICTED DONATION | Portland, OR | $23K | 2021 |
| Stanford UniversitySCHOLARSHIP | Stanford, CA | $5K | 2021 |
| Five Oaks MuseumUNRESTRICTED DONATION | Tigard, OR | $2K | 2021 |
| James MoriartyGERMAN CEMETERY | Estacada, OR | $400 | 2021 |
| Zeitgeist NorthwestSPEAKER HONORARIA | Portland, OR | $175 | 2021 |
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