Joseph P Tennant Charitable Fund
Invitation OnlyPortland, Oregon · EIN 93-1155757 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$86K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
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
47% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Col River Maritime Museum | Astoria, OR | Education | $10,000 |
| Cristo Rey Charles Hs | North Carolina, SC | Education | $10,000 |
| Georgetown University | Washington DC, DC | Education | $10,000 |
| Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | Civic | $10,000 |
| Assumption Catholic Church | Portland, OR | Religious | $5,000 |
| Cathedral Parish | Portland, OR | Religious | $5,000 |
| Coast Guard Foundation | Stonington, CT | Civic | $5,000 |
| Desert Commun Foundation | Palm Desert, CA | Education | $5,000 |
| Oregon Historical Society | Portland, OR | Civic | $5,000 |
| Portland Art Museum | Portland, OR | Education | $5,000 |
| Archdiocese of Portland | Portland, OR | Religious | $3,900 |
| Make It Light | Troutdale, OR | Memorial | $2,500 |
| Mt Vernon Ladies Assoc of the Union | Mount Vernon, VA | Historical | $2,500 |
| St Michael the Archangel | Portland, OR | Religious | $2,500 |
| St Mary Cathedralof the Immaculate | Portland, OR | Religious | $2,400 |
| Abbott Marion St Martin's | Lacey, WA | Religious | $1,200 |
| Usga Foundation | Liberty Corner, NJ | Athletic | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $85,500 | 17 |
| 2024 | $57,700 | 12 |
| 2023 | $79,100 | 15 |
| 2022 | $78,400 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601289349104405
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-1155757
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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