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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 is governed by 14 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of arts & culture. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oregon and California. 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.
Smallest Grant
$175
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$23K
Based on 7 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.
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 |
| Terry Rudd | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Doris Oldenburg | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Karla Marzineck | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dirk Pollworth | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Larry Lichtenberger | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Hermann Stepberger | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gerhard Letzing | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rebecca Sievers | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Hans Boehm | Vice President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Annette Kienberger | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Randy Abbott | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Christian Stehr | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joe Baney | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
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 |
| 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 |