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L & H Foundation is a private corporation based in PORTLAND, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Helen M Fowler. It holds total assets of $1.1M. Annual income is reported at $295K. The foundation is governed by 4 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 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oregon, Idaho and Michigan. According to available records, L & H Foundation has made 159 grants totaling $345K, with a median grant of $1K. The foundation has distributed between $58K and $162K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $162K distributed across 74 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $10K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 55 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Oregon, Idaho, Michigan, which account for 81% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 23 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.
L & H Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 159 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR, ID, MI.
L & H Foundation has distributed a total of $345K across 159 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $10K.
L & H Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
L & H Foundation is headquartered in PORTLAND, OR. While based in OR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holley R Shepard | PRESIDENT, TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Helen M Fowler | SECRETARY, TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lisa C Holley | V PRES, TRES, TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lorenzo Shepard | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$85K
Total Assets
$984K
Fair Market Value
$1.6M
Net Worth
$984K
Grants Paid
$64K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$63K
Distribution Amount
$73K
Total: $555K
Total Grants
159
Total Giving
$345K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
55
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S AcademyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $500 | 2023 |
| Grand Circle FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Sun Valley Culinary InstituteGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Sun Valley, ID | $5K | 2023 |
| Sisters Of The RoadGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Turning Point IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Mt Clemens, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Senior ConnectionGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Hailey, ID | $5K | 2023 |
| Opal Creek Ancient Forest CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Kickstand ComedyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Community Library - Books Of WheelsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Ketchum, ID | $5K | 2023 |
| Basic Rights OregonGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Winning FuturesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Warren, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| Alturas InstituteGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Idaho Falls, ID | $3K | 2023 |
| Taking Ownership PdxGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| St John'S Deaf CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Eastpointe, MI | $2K | 2023 |
| Argyros Performing Arts CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Ketchum, ID | $1K | 2023 |
| Arbor School Of Arts And SciencesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Tualatin, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| Capuchin Soup KitchenGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Detroit, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Franklin University SwitzerlandGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Sun Valley Film FestivalGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Sun Valley, ID | $1K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of The Columbia WillametteGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| Hunger CoalitionGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Bellevue, ID | $700 | 2023 |
| Oregon Humane SocietyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $500 | 2023 |
| Cowiltzwahkiakum County Legal AidGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Longview, WA | $500 | 2023 |
| Liberty Elementary SchoolGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Canton, GA | $500 | 2023 |
| Cate SchoolGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Carpinteria, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Play WriteGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $450 | 2023 |
| Lower Columbia Q CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Austoria, OR | $300 | 2023 |
| Desert Scholarship FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Boise, ID | $300 | 2023 |
| Dougy CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $300 | 2023 |
| Syracuse UniversityGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Syracuse, NY | $300 | 2023 |
| Wahkiakum Food BankGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Cathlamet, WA | $300 | 2023 |
| Community Cycling CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $300 | 2023 |
| Odd Man InnGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Jamestown, TN | $250 | 2023 |
| Trailing Of The Sheep FestivalGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Hailey, ID | $200 | 2023 |
| Appelo Archives MuseumGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Naseik, WA | $100 | 2023 |
| Liberty Theatre CompanyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Hailey, ID | $5K | 2022 |
| New Avenues For YouthGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $5K | 2022 |
| Outside InGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $5K | 2022 |