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Lower Columbia Preservation Society is a private corporation based in ASTORIA, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is John Yoodenberger. It holds total assets of $1.2M. Annual income is reported at $109K. Total assets have decreased from $1.6M in 2018 to $1.3M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 11 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 2018 to 2023. According to available records, Lower Columbia Preservation Society has made 10 grants totaling $21K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $2K in 2020 to $3K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $10K distributed across 4 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $4K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Oregon and Washington. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
Lower Columbia Preservation Society primarily funds organizations in the area of arts & culture. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 10 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR, WA.
Lower Columbia Preservation Society has distributed a total of $21K across 10 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $4K.
Lower Columbia Preservation Society typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. The application deadline is APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ON A ROLLING BASIS AND CAN BE SUBMITTED AT ANY TIME. ALLOW 60 DAYS FOR REVIEW.. Grants can be up to $5,000. Typical grants are under $2,000. A total of $10,000 is available for grants per calendar year.
Lower Columbia Preservation Society is headquartered in ASTORIA, OR. While based in OR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Jensen | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $62K | $0 | $62K |
| Lucien Swerdloff | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Astronemis Ray | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Brian Pietrowski | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kyle Walker | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Karen Parrot-Ralls | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Doug Thompson | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kelly Shumar | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard Winn | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Glen Herman | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Wade Freitag | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$136K
Total Assets
$1.3M
Fair Market Value
$1.6M
Net Worth
$1.3M
Grants Paid
$3K
Contributions
$706
Net Investment Income
$30K
Distribution Amount
$80K
Total: $1.1M
Total Grants
10
Total Giving
$21K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Pacific Heritage MuseumLCPS GRANT FOR ILWACO FREIGHT DEPOT PROJECT | Ilwaco, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| Clatsop Community College FoundationFUNDS FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION SCHOLARSHIPS | Astoria, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| Brownsmead GrangeDEPOT BUILDING RESTORATION | Astoria, OR | $4K | 2022 |
| Partners For The PacGRANT FOR HISTORIC WINDOW PROTECTION | Astoria, OR | $3K | 2021 |
| Astoria Arts And Movement CenterGRANT FUNDS FOR BALLROOM PAINTING | Astoria, OR | $3K | 2021 |
| Knappton Cove Heritage CenterTO SUPPORT KNAPPTON COVE HERITAGE CENTER'S MISSION. | Gearhart, OR | N/A | 2021 |