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John J And Lois A Tennant Foundation is a private corporation based in PORTLAND, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is John Tennant Jr. It holds total assets of $1M. Annual income is reported at $4.8M. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oregon, California and Washington. According to available records, John J And Lois A Tennant Foundation has made 65 grants totaling $511K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $80K in 2020 to $210K in 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $221K distributed across 18 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $61K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 35 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Oregon, California, Washington, which account for 89% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$8K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$61K
Based on 18 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.
John J And Lois A Tennant Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 65 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR, CA, WA.
John J And Lois A Tennant Foundation has distributed a total of $511K across 65 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $61K.
John J And Lois A Tennant Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
John J And Lois A Tennant Foundation is headquartered in PORTLAND, OR. While based in OR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lois A Tennant | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John J Tennant Jr | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$946K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
65
Total Giving
$511K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
35
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morse FoundationSUPPORT | Pebble Beach, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Southwest WaSUPPORT | Vancouver, WA | $20K | 2022 |
| St Mary'S Home For BoysSUPPORT | Beaverton, OR | $11K | 2022 |
| Transitional YouthSUPPORT | Beaverton, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| Peace Health Sw Medical Center FoundationSUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2022 |
| Children'S Literacy ProjectSUPPORT | Lake Oswego, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| Feral Cat Coalition Of OrSUPPORT | Portland, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| Nps FoundationSUPPORT | Monterey, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Community Foundation For Sw WaSUPPORT | Vancouver, WA | $9K | 2022 |
| Jane Gaspero Memorial Library For ChildrenSUPPORT | Westport, CT | $4K | 2022 |
| Tux & TailsSUPPORT | Monterey, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Panetta InstituteSUPPORT | Seaside, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Development OfficeSUPPORT | Monterey, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| The Carmel Foundation Giving From The HeartSUPPORT | Carmel, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| St Andrew Nativity SchoolSUPPORT | Portland, OR | $500 | 2022 |
| Pink Lemonade ProjectSUPPORT | Vancouver, WA | $250 | 2022 |
| Vancouver SymphonySUPPORT | Vancouver, WA | $250 | 2022 |
| Del Monte Forest ConservancySUPPORT | Pebble Beach, CA | $100 | 2022 |
| Monterey Co Sheriff'S Association Of Monterey CountySUPPORT | Salinas, CA | N/A | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Southwest WashingtonSupport | Vancouver, WA | $25K | 2021 |
| Randall Children'S Hospital FoundationSupport | Portland, OR | $25K | 2021 |
| Monterey Peninsula FoundationSupport | Monterey, CA | $24K | 2021 |
| Young America'S FoundationSupport | Reston, VA | $20K | 2021 |
| The Vicardi CenterSupport | Albertson, NY | $10K | 2021 |
| University Of PortlandSupport | Portland, OR | $10K | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Children - PortlandSupport | Portland, OR | $5K | 2021 |
| Columbia River Maritime MuseumSupport | Astoria, OR | $5K | 2021 |
| The Community Foundation For Monterey CountySupport | Monterey, CA | $5K | 2021 |