Bend Foundation
Historical FunderMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 41-6019901 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $136,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MICHAEL HOLLERN TRUSTEE |
|---|---|
| Address | 730 SECOND AVE S STE 1400, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55402 |
| Phone | 6127521770 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN APPLICATION STATING PURPOSE, BUDGET, HOW OBJECTIVES WILL BE MET, METHOD OF EVALUATION, AND EVIDENCE OF CHARITABLE EXEMPTION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GENERALLY TO DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON, AREA |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Desert Museum | Bend, OR | General | $200,000 |
| City of Bend - Roundabout Art | Bend, OR | General | $136,500 |
| Heart of Oregon Corps | Bend, OR | General | $15,000 |
| Central Oregon Community College | Bend, OR | General | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $361,500 | 4 |
| 2023 | $742,230 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349104476
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-6019901
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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