Erath Family Foundation
Historical FunderPortland, Oregon · EIN 20-5237609 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JOHN D IRVINE |
|---|---|
| Address | 345 NE 102ND AVE, PORTLAND OR 97220 |
| Phone | 5032528449 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIED FORM AT THIS TIME. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | GRANT APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED ONLY FOR PROJECTS THAT ADVANCE SCIENCE AND EDUCATION IN THE STATE OF OREGON IN THE FIELDS OF ENOLOGY AND VITICULTURE. |
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
20% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County 4-H Master Gardener and Agricultural Extension Service Cnt | Medford, OR | Construction of teaching & event pavilion | $200,000 |
| Agricultural Research Foundation Oregon State University | Corvallis, OR | Research and undergraduate scholars program | $75,556 |
| Union Gospel Mission | Portland, OR | To provide meals, care, and recovery to the homeless | $10,000 |
| A Family Place | Mcminnville, OR | Relief nursery | $5,000 |
| Douglas High School | Winston, OR | To support the horticultural program's greenhouse project | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| National Grape Research Alliance | Sacramento, CA | Grape research | $5,000 |
| Ahivoy | Amity, OR | General support | $2,000 |
| Yamhill Community Action Partnership (Ycap) | Mcminnville, OR | To support the food bank for people in need | $1,500 |
| Canby Center | Canby, OR | General support | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $310,556 | 10 |
| 2024 | $178,758 | 7 |
| 2023 | $121,067 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349103165
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5237609
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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