Giustina Foundation
Invitation OnlyEugene, Oregon · EIN 91-1776086 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$4.7M
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$16.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $25,000.
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
9% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oregon Foundation | Eugene, OR | Giustina knight campus fellowship fund | $4,080,000 |
| University Foundation - Csu - Chico | Chico, CA | Bell family presidential scholars | $205,000 |
| Lane Community College Foundation | Eugene, OR | Aircraft systems scholarships | $110,000 |
| Eugene Civic Alliance | Eugene, OR | Grandstand | $100,000 |
| The John G Shedd Institute for the Arts | Eugene, OR | General purposes | $75,000 |
| University of Oregon Foundation | Eugene, OR | General purposes | $25,000 |
| The Freedom Foundation | Salem, OR | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Emerald Kidsports | Eugene, OR | Youth scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| Mckenzie River Trust | Eugene, OR | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Eugene Family YMCA | Eugene, OR | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Sacramento, CA | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Pleasant Hill Education Foundation | Pleasant Hill, OR | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Serenity Lane | Eugene, OR | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Fanconi Anemia Research Fund | Eugene, OR | Research and family support | $2,500 |
| United Way of Lane County | Springfield, OR | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Emerald Empire Young Marines | Eugene, OR | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Forest Bridges | Roseburg, OR | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Friends of Buford Park & Mt Pisgah | Eugene, OR | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Future Natural Resource Leaders | Lebanon, OR | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Springfield Education Foundation | Springfield, OR | General purposes | $1,000 |
| World Forestry Center | Portland, OR | General purposes | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,662,000 | 21 |
| 2024 | $554,500 | 17 |
| 2023 | $414,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620829349100727
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1776086
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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