Demorest Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPortland, Oregon · EIN 20-3399144 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $25,000.
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
30% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Portland | Portland, OR | Education | $175,000 |
| Ohsu Foundation | Portland, OR | Medical research and care | $115,000 |
| University of Oregon Foundation | Eugene, OR | Social services | $50,000 |
| The Freshwater Trust | Portland, OR | Nature conservation | $50,000 |
| Ohsu Doernbecher Foundation | Portland, OR | Medical research and care | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Children | Portland, OR | Youth support | $25,000 |
| John Muir Health Foundation | Walnut Creek, CA | Medical research and care | $25,000 |
| Soar4 Foundation | Corvallis, OR | Social services | $20,000 |
| Los Cabos Children's Fdn | San Jose Del Cabe, MX | Youth support | $10,000 |
| Oregon Historical Society | Portland, OR | Education | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | Medical research | $5,000 |
| Sam Day Foundation | Portland, OR | Medical research | $5,000 |
| William Temple House | Portland, OR | Social services | $5,000 |
| Central City Concern | Portland, OR | Social services | $5,000 |
| Pku Foundation | Roanoke, VA | Medical research and care | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | Social services | $2,000 |
| Achon Uganda Children's Fund | Portland, OR | Social services | $1,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Nature conservation | $1,000 |
| Fanconi Cancer Foundation | Eugene, OR | Medical research | $1,000 |
| Kahn Academy | Mountain View, CA | Education | $1,000 |
| Portland Rescue Mission | Portlan, OR | Social services | $1,000 |
The return also lists 17 grants to individuals ($163,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $700,000 | 38 |
| 2024 | $587,000 | 39 |
| 2023 | $598,000 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 31, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642129349100124
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3399144
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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