Sawyer and Jean Marglous Foundation
Invitation OnlyLake Oswego, Oregon · EIN 43-6771713 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $600 and $3,200.
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
33% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Judes | Memphis, TN | Annual Gift | $15,000 |
| Flance Early Lrn Center | Saint Louis, MO | Annual Gift | $11,952 |
| Our Lady of the Lake | Lake Oswego, OR | Annual Gift | $10,900 |
| Heifer International | Little Rock, AR | Annual Gift | $5,000 |
| Satement Cancer Center | St Louis, MO | Annual Gift | $5,000 |
| Alzheimers Assoc | Lake Oswego, OR | Annual Gift | $3,200 |
| Portland Art Museum | Portland, OR | Annual Gift | $3,000 |
| Mult Athletic Foundation | Portland, OR | Annual Gift | $3,000 |
| Friends of the Public Library | Lake Oswego, OR | Annual Gift | $2,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Portland, OR | Annual Gift | $2,500 |
| Meals on Wheels | Lake Oswego, OR | Annual Gift | $2,000 |
| Jesuit School of Portland | Portland, OR | Annual Gift | $2,000 |
| Lake Oswego School Foundation | Lake Oswego, OR | Annual Gift | $1,250 |
| Omsi | Portland, OR | Annual Gift | $1,000 |
| Village Baskets Lochamber Foundatio | Lake Oswego, OR | Annual Gift | $1,000 |
| Oregon Zoo Foundation | Portland, OR | Annual Gift | $600 |
| Legacy Health Fund | Portland, OR | Annual Gift | $500 |
| Shedd Aquarium Society | Chicago, IL | Annual Gift | $400 |
| National Charity League | Irving, CA | Annual Gift | $385 |
| Lakewood Center for the Arts | Lake Oswego, OR | Annual Gift | $100 |
| Aarp | Long Beach, CA | Annual Gift | $20 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($13,860). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $85,167 | 27 |
| 2024 | $113,889 | 27 |
| 2023 | $98,534 | 21 |
| 2022 | $85,588 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611359349104101
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-6771713
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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