Lee H and Marion B Thompson Foundation
Invitation OnlyPortland, Oregon · EIN 94-3112077 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$8M
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$15.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $90,000 and $500,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
7% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blosser Center for Dyslexia | Portland, OR | Tutoring program for dyslexic children | $1,050,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, TN | Wetlands preservation | $1,000,000 |
| Gate Youth Association | Independence, OR | Education / mentorship / community center | $1,000,000 |
| Providence Hospital Foundation | Portland, OR | Build new emergency foom | $1,000,000 |
| The Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding | Port Hadlock, WA | Trades school boat building education | $1,000,000 |
| Ella Curran Food Bank - Independence | Independence, OR | Building a food bank facility | $500,000 |
| Ffa Oregon | Corvallis, OR | Youth leadership in farming | $500,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Portland, OR | Conservation | $275,000 |
| Opal Creek Anvient Forest Center | Portland, OR | Forrest recovery from forest fire | $250,000 |
| Candlelighters for Children With Cancer | Portland, OR | Family wraparound services/cancer | $150,000 |
| Tualatin River Keepers | Tualatin, OR | Conservation and environment | $130,000 |
| Willamette Riverkeeper | Oregon City, OR | Conservation and envioronment | $130,000 |
| Blanchet House | Portland, OR | Homeless services | $106,112 |
| Albertina Kerr | Portland, OR | Support community mental health | $100,000 |
| Bird Alliance of Oregonaudobon | Portland, OR | Conservation | $100,000 |
| Dogs for Better Lives | Central Point, OR | Dog training support services | $100,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | Boring, OR | Dog training support services | $100,000 |
| Oregon Humane Society | Portland, OR | Animal welfare | $100,000 |
| Oregon Public Broadcasting | Portland, OR | News and education | $100,000 |
| Portland Rescue Mission | Portland, OR | Homeless and addiction services | $90,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission | Portland, OR | Homeless services | $90,000 |
| Adelante Mujeres | Forest Grove, OR | Latino community farming business | $40,000 |
| Central Cultural | Cornelius, OR | Culture center/various | $40,000 |
| Tualatin Food Pantry | Tualitin, OR | Food bank | $25,000 |
| Sherwood Helping Hands Food Pantry | Sherwood, OR | Food bank | $15,000 |
| Agfest | Salem, OR | Agriculture festival/education | $10,000 |
| Burns Youth Correction | Sherwood, OR | Youth correctional facility | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,003,612 | 27 |
| 2023 | $994,640 | 51 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349103640
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3112077
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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