John J and Lois a Tennant Foundation
Invitation OnlyPortland, Oregon · EIN 91-1912105 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$203K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$1.9M
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
68% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPCA Monterey County | Monterey, CA | Support | $23,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Wa | Vancouver, WA | Support | $20,100 |
| Lakeshore Foundation | Birmingham, AL | Support | $15,000 |
| Transitional Youth | Portland, OR | Support | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Childern Sw Washington | Portland, OR | Support | $10,600 |
| Forward Edge Int'l | Brush Prairie, WA | Support | $10,000 |
| Nat'l Resturant Assoc Ed Fdn | Washington, DC | Support | $10,000 |
| Nw Athletic Blind Association | Vancouver, WA | Support | $10,000 |
| Read Nw | Vancouver, WA | Support | $10,000 |
| Safe House of the Desert | Thousand Palms, CA | Support | $10,000 |
| Seton Catholic Hs | Vancouver, WA | Support | $10,000 |
| Young America Found | Reston, VA | Support | $10,000 |
| Vancouver Symphony | Vancouver, WA | Support | $9,700 |
| Mike & Adele Charitable Fund | Bend, OR | Support | $9,000 |
| St Mary's Home for Boys | Beaverton, OR | Support | $8,508 |
| First Image | Portland, OR | Support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Estacada Coummunity Center Inc | Estacada, OR | Support | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of Sw Washington | Vancouver, WA | Support | $5,000 |
| Jane Gaspero Memorial Library for Children | New York, NY | Support | $5,000 |
| Vancouver Women's Foundation | Vancouver, WA | Support | $2,025 |
| Deputy Sheriff Assoc Monterey County | Salinas, OR | Support | $100 |
| Del Monte Forest Property Owners | Pebble Beach, CA | Support | $60 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $203,093 | 22 |
| 2024 | $172,749 | 19 |
| 2023 | $76,450 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612089349100161
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1912105
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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