Mrballen Foundation Inc
Historical FunderPortland, Oregon · EIN 88-1203665 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | LAURIE GIFT HARRIS |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 23055, PORTLAND OR 97281 |
| Phone | 9712020098 |
| GRANTS@MRBALLEN.FOUNDATION | |
| Form and materials | APPLY ONLINE AT MRBALLEN.FOUNDATION. FILL OUT THE HONOR GRANT INQUIRY FORM IN ITS ENTIRETY. ATTACHING YOUR IRS DETERMINATION LETTER AND A BUDGET SUMMARY FOR THE PROJECT YOU ARE REQUESTING FUNDS FOR. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | THE HONOR GRANTS CAN BE USED FOR A WIDE RANGE OF PROJECTS OR PROGRAMS. TO QUALIFY, YOUR ORGANIZATION MUST PROVIDE SERVICES TO VICTIMS AND/OR VICTIMS' FAMILIES OR HEINOUS, EGREGIOUS, AND/OR ACCIDENTAL DEATH OR DISMEMBERMENT. |
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 Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| A21 USA Inc | Fort Worth, TX | Assistance to victims of crime | $25,000 |
| Victims Support Services | Everett, WA | Assistance to victims of crime | $5,000 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($157,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $187,500 | 7 |
| 2024 | $25,464 | 1 |
| 2023 | $50,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631339349105038
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-1203665
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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