Michael J & Adele M Tennant Charitable
Invitation OnlyBend, Oregon · EIN 93-1246876 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$417K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$7.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $11,000.
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
25% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastmont Church | Bend, OR | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| James Dobson Family Institute | Colorado Springs, CO | Unrestricted | $97,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran School | Bend, OR | Unrestricted | $72,000 |
| Broken Shackles | Bend, OR | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Shepherd's House Ministries | Bend, OR | Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| Multiplication Network Ministries | Saulk Village, IL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| High Desert Museum | Bend, OR | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Prepare the Way | Bend, OR | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Guardian Group | Bend, OR | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Furnish Hope | Bend, OR | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Kids Center | Bend, OR | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Freedom Foundation | Olympia, WA | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Grace Church | Bend, OR | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mountain Star Family | Bend, OR | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Partners in Care | Bend, OR | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Tower Theatre | Bend, OR | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch | Bend, OR | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Humane Society of Central Oregon | Bend, OR | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Central Oregon Guardian Assistance Program | Bend, OR | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Orphanages of Kenya | Bend, OR | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Ycco | Bend, OR | Unrestricted | $2,400 |
| Rotary Foundation | Bend, OR | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| K-Love Radio | Rocklin, CA | Unrestricted | $1,200 |
| Deschutes County Historical Society | Bend, OR | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Desert Community Foundation | Palm Desert, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Twr | Miami, FL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $417,100 | 27 |
| 2023 | $349,700 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531349349103328
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-1246876
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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