Helen John Foundation
Invitation OnlyLake Oswego, Oregon · EIN 23-7109040 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$49K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$2,800
Total assets$992K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,800 and $3,000.
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
45% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise State Foundation | Boise, ID | School sponsorship | $19,415 |
| Als Association of Or and Sw Washington | Portland, OR | Support people living with als, their families, and caregivers living in the state of oregon and the six counties of southwest washington | $7,500 |
| Oregon Humane Society | Portland, OR | Support to rescue, heal and adopt pets | $3,000 |
| Portland Dachshund Rescue | Portland, OR | Support to rescue and rehome dachsunds | $3,000 |
| St Andrew Nativity School | Portland, OR | School sponsorship | $2,800 |
| Gonzaga University | Spokane, WA | School sponsorship | $2,800 |
| Holy Family Catholic School | Coeur Dalene, ID | School sponsorship | $2,800 |
| St Pius Catholic Church | Coeur Dalene, ID | Church contribution | $2,800 |
| The Jesuits | Portland, OR | Church contribution | $2,800 |
| Idaho Women's Charitable Foundation | Boise, ID | Support schools and nonprofits | $1,125 |
| Holy Cross Catholic School | Portland, OR | School sponsorship | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $49,040 | 11 |
| 2024 | $28,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $30,802 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642099349101204
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7109040
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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