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James R Kuse Family Foundation is a private trust based in PORTLAND, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1990. It holds total assets of $4.4M. Annual income is reported at $1.2M. According to available records, James R Kuse Family Foundation has made 9 grants totaling $480K, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $85K in 2020 to $295K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $295K, with an average award of $53K. The foundation has supported 7 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Oregon. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
James R Kuse Family Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 9 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR.
James R Kuse Family Foundation has distributed a total of $480K across 9 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $53K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $295K.
NO RELATIVES OR EMPLOYEES OF ANY OF THE FOUNDATION TRUSTEES OR FOUNDATION DIRECTOR.
James R Kuse Family Foundation is headquartered in PORTLAND, OR.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn K Ehret | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily B Ehret | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kate E Ehlen | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael J Kuse | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Isabella M Kuse | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Henry W Ehlen |
Total Giving
$357K
Total Assets
$4.2M
Fair Market Value
$6M
Net Worth
$4.2M
Grants Paid
$295K
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$149K
Distribution Amount
$283K
Total: $4M
Total Grants
9
Total Giving
$480K
Average Grant
$53K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
7
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhameWHEREVER NEED IS GREATEST | Portland, OR | $295K | 2023 |
| Casa For ChildrenWHEREVER NEED IS GREATEST | Portland, OR | $30K | 2022 |
| Oregon State University FoundationWHEREVER NEED IS GREATEST | Corvallis, OR | $25K | 2022 |
| The Children'S CourseGRANT TO SUPPORT CHARACTER BUILDING AND LIFE SKILLS OF YOUNG PEOPLE USING GOLF AS THE PLATFORM | Gladstone, OR | $20K | 2021 |
| Helping Hands Reentry OutreachGRANT TO SUPPORT CLASSROOM LEARNING FOR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS | Seaside, OR | $25K |
| TRUSTEE |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Carol K Ehlen | MANAGING TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Allison R Kuse | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicholas R Ehlen | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | 990PF | View |
| 2016 | 990PF | View |
| 2015 | 990PF | View |
| 2020 |
| Nature Conservancy In OregonGRANT FOR KLAMATH BASIN RESTORATION PROJECT TO REPAIR RIPARIAN HABITAT | Portland, OR | $25K | 2020 |
| Camp RosenbaumGRANT TO DEVELOP COVID PROTOCOLS FOR SUMMER CAMPERS | Portland, OR | $10K | 2020 |
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