B P Lester & Regina John Foundation
Invitation OnlyPortland, Oregon · EIN 23-7110263 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2M
Organizations funded79
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$53.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
8% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Academy | Portland, OR | General operating support | $140,000 |
| Blanchet House of Hospitality | Portland, OR | General operating support | $125,000 |
| LA Salle Catholic College Preparatory | Milwaukie, OR | General operating support | $122,600 |
| Central Catholic High School | Portland, OR | General operating support | $110,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul - Portland Council | Portland, OR | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara, CA | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Project Lemonade | Portland, OR | General operating support | $57,000 |
| De LA Salle North Catholic High School | Portland, OR | General operating support | $51,000 |
| St Andrew Nativity School | Portland, OR | General operating support | $51,000 |
| American Red Cross | Portland, OR | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Portland, OR | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Oregon Food Bank | Portland, OR | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church | Lake Oswego, OR | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Rose Haven Cic | Portland, OR | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Valley Catholic High School | Beaverton, OR | General operating support | $43,000 |
| Community Warehouse | Portland, OR | General operating support | $40,000 |
| All Saints School | Portland, OR | General operating support | $37,125 |
| Parker Bounds Johnson Foundation | Lake Oswego, OR | General operating support | $35,100 |
| Children's Cancer Association | Portland, OR | General operating support | $30,300 |
| Northwest Children's Outreach | Lake Oswego, OR | General operating support | $30,000 |
| The Mariposa Dr Foundation | Ithica, NY | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Northwest Pilot Project Inc | Portland, OR | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Serenity Lane Health Services | Coburg, OR | General operating support | $25,000 |
| St Matthew Catholic Church | Hillsboro, OR | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Casa Teresa | Orange, CA | General operating support | $24,000 |
| St Therese Catholic School | Portland, OR | General operating support | $24,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Nw | Portland, OR | General operating support | $22,000 |
| Safety Compass | Silverton, OR | General operating support | $21,500 |
| Holy Cross School | Portland, OR | General operating support | $21,000 |
| Northwest Catholic Counseling Center | Portland, OR | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Regis St Mary Catholic School | Stayton, OR | General operating support | $20,000 |
| St John the Apostle School | Oregon City, OR | General operating support | $20,000 |
| St Thomas More School | Portland, OR | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Store to Door | Portland, OR | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Holy Redeemer Catholic School | Portland, OR | General operating support | $16,000 |
| Cyocamp Howard | Portland, OR | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Holy Family School | Portland, OR | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Maybelle Center for Community | Portland, OR | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Meals on Wheels People | Portland, OR | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes School | Vancouver, WA | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Phame Academy of Fine Arts | Portland, OR | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Raphael House | Portland, OR | General operating support | $15,000 |
| St Clare Catholic School | Portland, OR | General operating support | $15,000 |
| St Ignatius School | Portland, OR | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Tarahumara Children's Hospital | Milwaukie, OR | General operating support | $15,000 |
| St Luke Catholic School | Woodburn, OR | General operating support | $12,000 |
| Lewis & Clark College | Portland, OR | General operating support | $11,500 |
| All Saints Parish | Portland, OR | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Edison High School | Portland, OR | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Lifeworks Nw | Portland, OR | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Mother & Child Education Center | Portland, OR | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Mt Angel Seminary | St Benedict, OR | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Oregon Symphony | Portland, OR | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Quad Inc | Portland, OR | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Portland | Portland, OR | General operating support | $10,000 |
| St Rose School | Portland, OR | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Visitation Catholic School | Forest Grove, OR | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Sandy Community Action Center | Sandy, OR | General operating support | $7,000 |
| Holy Spirit Sisters | Portland, OR | General operating support | $6,500 |
| Als Association of Oregon & Sw Washington | Portland, OR | General operating support | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 79 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,000,625 | 79 |
| 2024 | $1,706,165 | 81 |
| 2023 | $1,804,135 | 80 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611189349100931
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7110263
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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