Franklin and Dorothy Piacentini Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyPortland, Oregon · EIN 93-1246381 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$270K
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$5,500
Total assets$6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
13% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Salmon Center | Portland, OR | General support | $17,500 |
| Meals on Wheels | Portland, OR | Assist elderly needy | $14,750 |
| Portland Community College | Portland, OR | General support | $12,000 |
| Bybee Lakes Hope Center | Portland, OR | General support | $10,000 |
| Dove Lewis | Portland, OR | General support | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Portland, OR | General support | $10,000 |
| Irco | Portland, OR | General support | $10,000 |
| Oregon Food Bank | Portland, OR | Assist needy | $10,000 |
| Oregon Symphony | Portland, OR | Arts preservation | $10,000 |
| Urban Gleaners | Portland, OR | General support | $10,000 |
| Sunshine Division | Portland, OR | General support | $10,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy - Columbia River Basin | Arlington, VA | General support | $10,000 |
| Share Our Strength | Washington, DC | General support | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Columbia Gorge | Portland, OR | General support | $9,500 |
| Lift Urban Portland | Portland, OR | General support | $8,750 |
| Eco Trust | Portland, OR | General support | $7,500 |
| Xerces Society | Portland, OR | General support | $7,500 |
| Outside in | Portland, OR | General support | $6,000 |
| Free Geek | Portland, OR | General support | $5,500 |
| Dental Foundation of Oregon | Wilsonville, OR | General support | $5,000 |
| Ethos Inc | Portland, OR | General support | $5,000 |
| Feeding San Diego | San Diego, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Lan Su Chinese Garden | Portland, OR | General support | $5,000 |
| Literary Arts | Portland, OR | General support | $5,000 |
| Ohsu - Russell Street Dental Clinic | Portland, OR | General support | $5,000 |
| Oregon Energy Fund | Portland, OR | General support | $5,000 |
| Portland State University Foundation | Portland, OR | Fund library services | $5,000 |
| Proud Ground Housing | Portland, OR | General support | $5,000 |
| San Diego River Park Foundation | San Diego, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| University of Oregon Foundation | Eugene, OR | Support library services | $5,000 |
| Bird Alliance of Oregon | Portland, OR | General support | $5,000 |
| Oregon Zoo Foundation | Portland, OR | General support | $5,000 |
| Stone Soup | Portland, OR | General support | $5,000 |
| Impact Northwest | Portland, OR | General support | $5,000 |
| Art Form | San Diego, CA | Art form | $3,000 |
| Deschutes Land Trust | Bend, OR | General support | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $270,000 | 36 |
| 2024 | $230,000 | 31 |
| 2023 | $208,000 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631609349100918
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-1246381
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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