Howard Wallis Irwin & Dorise Carlyon Irwin Foundation
Historical FunderMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 93-1067941 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$244K
Organizations funded53
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | US BANK PCG - REBECCA BIBLEHEIMER |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 3168, PORTLAND OR 97208 |
| Phone | 5032755923 |
| Form and materials | CONTACT ABOVE |
| Deadlines | CONTACT ABOVE |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATIO WILL MAKE GIFTS & GRANTS TO QUALIFIED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS (IRC SEC 501(C)(3) TWO TIMES A YEAR. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL EVALUATE & DECIDE UPON ALL PROPOSALS PURSUANT TO POLICY |
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
100% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Community Services Inc | Portland, OR | General operating | $7,500 |
| Minds Matter of Portland | Portland, OR | General operating | $6,000 |
| Caldera | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| De LA Salle North Catholic | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Or & Sw Wa | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Pacific Youth Choir | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Reading Results | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Friends of Saturday Academy | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Rose Haven Cic | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Spoon Foundation | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Jesuit High School Foundation | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Elevate Oregon | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Leach Garden Friends | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Nw | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Open Space | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| College Possible | Saint Paul, MN | General operating | $5,000 |
| Portland Adventist Community | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Aid Society | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Casa for Children Inc | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| My Voice Music Inc | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Portland Urban Debate League | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Refit | Lake Oswego, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Columbia River Maritime Museum Inc | Astoria, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| William Temple House | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels People Inc | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Portland State University Foundation | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Raphael House of Portland | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Parkinsons Resources of Oregon | Beaverton, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Literary Arts Inc | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Lift Urban Portland | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Hacienda Community Development Corp | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Constructing Hope | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Kinship House | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Growing Gardens | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Community Transitional School | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Store to Door | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Friendly House | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Ecuminical Ministries of Oregon | Portland, OR | General operating | $5,000 |
| Community Partners for Affordable | Portland, OR | General operating | $4,000 |
| Metropolitan Youth Symphony | Portland, OR | General operating | $4,000 |
| Write Around Portland | Portland, OR | General operating | $4,000 |
| Portland Youthbuilders | Portland, OR | General operating | $4,000 |
| Family Justice Center of Wa County | Beaverton, OR | General operating | $4,000 |
| Schoolhouse Supplies Inc | Portland, OR | General operating | $3,000 |
| The Shadow Project | Portland, OR | General operating | $3,000 |
| Family Promise Metro East | Portland, OR | General operating | $3,000 |
| Bloomin Boutique | Oregon City, OR | General operating | $3,000 |
| Serendipity Center | Portland, OR | General operating | $3,000 |
| Oregon Ballet Theatre | Portland, OR | General operating | $3,000 |
| Smart Reading | Portland, OR | General operating | $3,000 |
| Portland Center Stage | Portland, OR | General operating | $3,000 |
| Call to Safety | Portland, OR | General operating | $3,000 |
| Portland Youth Philharmonic Assoc | Portland, OR | General operating | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $243,500 | 53 |
| 2023 | $172,500 | 41 |
| 2022 | $160,000 | 39 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513149349102046
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-1067941
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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