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Michael J Tennant Charitable Fund is a private corporation based in BEND, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Michael J Tennant. It holds total assets of $7.1M. Annual income is reported at $2.2M. Total assets have grown from $1.1M in 2011 to $6.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 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. Grantmaking is concentrated in Oregon. According to available records, Michael J Tennant Charitable Fund has made 87 grants totaling $669K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $199K in 2020 to $247K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $393 to $88K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 46 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Oregon, Colorado, Illinois, which account for 87% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$30K
Based on 33 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.
Michael J Tennant Charitable Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 87 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR, CO, IL.
Michael J Tennant Charitable Fund has distributed a total of $669K across 87 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $393 to $88K.
Michael J Tennant Charitable Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Michael J Tennant Charitable Fund is headquartered in BEND, OR. While based in OR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Salvesen | DIRECTOR | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Michael J Tennant | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ron L White | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$365K
Total Assets
$6.1M
Fair Market Value
$6.1M
Net Worth
$6.1M
Grants Paid
$350K
Contributions
$570K
Net Investment Income
$499K
Distribution Amount
$275K
Total: $1.2M
Total Grants
87
Total Giving
$669K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
46
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family TalkUNRESTRICTED | Colorado Springs, CO | $27K | 2022 |
| Partners In CareUNRESTRICTED | Bend, OR | $20K | 2021 |
| Trinity Lutheran SchoolUNRESTRICTED | Bend, OR | $88K | 2022 |
| Shepherd'S House MinistriesUNRESTRICTED | Bend, OR | $39K | 2022 |
| Crystal Peaks Youth RanchUNRESTRICTED | Bend, OR | $12K | 2022 |
| Broken ShacklesUNRESTRICTED | Bend, OR | $12K | 2022 |
| Multiplication Network MinistriesUNRESTRICTED | Sauk Village, IL | $8K | 2022 |
| Prepare The WayUNRESTRICTED | Bend, OR | $8K | 2022 |
| Turning Point UsaUNRESTRICTED | Phoenix, AZ | $7K | 2022 |
| Grace ChurchUNRESTRICTED | Bend, OR | $6K | 2022 |
| Furnish HopeUNRESTRICTED | Bend, OR | $5K | 2022 |
| Mountain Star FamilyUNRESTRICTED | Bend, OR | $5K | 2022 |
| Tower TheatreUNRESTRICTED | Bend, OR | $5K | 2022 |
| Orphanages Of KenyaUNRESTRICTED | Bend, OR | $4K | 2022 |
| Bend Christian FellowshipUNRESTRICTED | Bend, OR | $4K | 2022 |
| First Christian Church Of VeniceUNRESTRICTED | Venice, FL | $3K | 2022 |
| Humane Society Of Central OregonUNRESTRICTED | Bend, OR | $3K | 2022 |
| Family Missions Int'LUNRESTRICTED | Bend, OR | $3K | 2022 |
| Oregon Adaptive Sports (Oas)UNRESTRICTED | Bend, OR | $3K | 2022 |
| Voice Of The OvercomerUNRESTRICTED | Bend, OR | $3K | 2022 |
| Deschutes County Historical SocietyUNRESTRICTED | Bend, OR | $1K | 2022 |
| AfafUNRESTRICTED | Palm Desert, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| High Desert MuseumUNRESTRICTED | Bend, OR | $1K | 2022 |
| Catholic VoteUNRESTRICTED | Carmel, IN | $500 | 2022 |
| K-Love RadioUNRESTRICTED | Rocklin, CA | $500 | 2022 |
| Ministry Advance LlcUNRESTRICTED | Sammamish, WA | $393 | 2022 |
| Kids CenterUNRESTRICTED | Bend, OR | $10K | 2021 |
| Westside ChurchUNRESTRICTED | Bend, OR | $10K | 2021 |
| Central Oregon Veterans OutreachUNRESTRICTED | Bend, OR | $5K | 2021 |
| Bridge MeadowsUNRESTRICTED | Portland, OR | $5K | 2021 |
| Ronald Mcdonald HouseUNRESTRICTED | Bend, OR | $5K | 2021 |
| Deschutes Children'S FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Bend, OR | $5K | 2021 |
| Calvay Chapel ChurchUNRESTRICTED | Bend, OR | $5K | 2021 |
| Casa Of Central OregonUNRESTRICTED | Bend, OR | $5K | 2021 |
| Otino Waa Children'S FellowshipUNRESTRICTED | Bend, OR | $5K | 2021 |