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Joseph P Tennant Charitable Fund is a private corporation based in PORTLAND, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1994. The principal officer is Joseph Tennant. It holds total assets of $2M. Annual income is reported at $147K. Total assets have grown from $1.3M in 2011 to $1.9M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Oregon. According to available records, Joseph P Tennant Charitable Fund has made 33 grants totaling $158K, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $78K and $79K annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $20K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 22 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Oregon, Alaska, Connecticut, which account for 85% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 22 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.
Joseph P Tennant Charitable Fund is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 33 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR, AK, CT.
Joseph P Tennant Charitable Fund has distributed a total of $158K across 33 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $20K.
Joseph P Tennant Charitable Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Joseph P Tennant Charitable Fund is headquartered in PORTLAND, OR. While based in OR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph P Tennant | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sarah Tennant | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rose Ella Brady | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$81K
Total Assets
$1.9M
Fair Market Value
$2.1M
Net Worth
$1.9M
Grants Paid
$79K
Contributions
$2K
Net Investment Income
$72K
Distribution Amount
$90K
Total: $1.3M
Total Grants
33
Total Giving
$158K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
22
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent De PaulCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $2K | 2023 |
| Mount VernonCIVIC | Mt Vernon, VA | $2K | 2022 |
| Mt Angel AbbeyRELIGIOUS | Saint Benedict, OR | $1K | 2022 |
| Waterfall FoundationHEALTH CARE | Fairbanks, AK | $20K | 2023 |
| De La Salle SchoolEDUCATION | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Central CatholicEDUCATION | Portland, OR | $7K | 2023 |
| St Mary'S CathedralRELIGIOUS | Portland, OR | $6K | 2023 |
| Cyo Camp HowardRELIGIOUS | Portland, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Col River Maritime MuseumEDUCATION | Astoria, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Children'S Cancer AssociationCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Portland Art MuseumCIVIC | Portland, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Coast Guard FoundationCHARITABLE | Stonington, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Portland Parks FoundationCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| St Ignatius Catholic ChurchRELIGIOUS | Portland, OR | $2K | 2023 |
| St Edwards Catholic ChurchRELIGIOUS | Lebanon, OR | $2K | 2023 |
| Desert Commun FoundationEDUCATION | Palm Desert, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| St Michaels Catholic ChurchRELIGIOUS | Portland, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| Jesuit HsEDUCATION | Portland, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| St Mary'S Home For BoysCHARITABLE | Beaverton, OR | $3K | 2022 |
| Wo Smith Music SchoolCHARITABLE | Nashville, TN | $3K | 2022 |
| St Thomas ParishRELIGIOUS | Jefferson, OR | $2K | 2022 |
| Virginia Mason Health FoundHEALTHCARE | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2022 |