Edwards Lienhart Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPortland, Oregon · EIN 45-4030458 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$89K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$2.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
14% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Art Museum | Portland, OR | Capital campaign | $20,000 |
| Literary Arts | Portland, OR | Wordstock festival suppport | $15,000 |
| Portland Community College Foundati | Portland, OR | Future connect-scholarshipcounseling | $15,000 |
| 1000 Friends of Oregon | Portland, OR | Unrestricted-General fund support | $10,000 |
| Children's Institute | Portland, OR | Unrestricted-General fund | $9,000 |
| Oregon Museum of Science and Indust | Portland, OR | Outdoor school financial aid | $5,000 |
| Portland Opportunities Industrializ | Portland, OR | Unrestricted-General fund support | $5,000 |
| North by Northeast Community Health Center | Portland, OR | Unrestricted-General fund support | $2,000 |
| Portland Japanese Garden | Portland, OR | Unrestricted-General fund support | $2,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Unrestricted-General fund support | $2,000 |
| Portland Center Stage | Portland, OR | Unrestricted-General fund support | $1,000 |
| Sightline Institute | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted-General fund support | $1,000 |
| University of Oregon Foundation | Eugene, OR | Dean's excellence fund | $1,000 |
| Willamette University | Portland, OR | Pnca-General fund support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $89,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $92,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349105007
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-4030458
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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