The Firstenburg Foundation
Historical FunderVancouver, Washington · EIN 68-0525464 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.3M
Organizations funded68
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$42.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JENNIFER RHOADS |
|---|---|
| Address | 1220 MAIN STREET SUITE 203, VANCOUVER WA 98660 |
| Phone | 3606994212 |
| Form and materials | THE FOUNDATION FORM MUST BE COMPLETED INCLUDING INFORMATION REGARDING THE ORGANIZATION, PROJECT, BUDGET AND REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS. |
| Deadlines | SUBMISSION DEADLINES COINCIDE WITH GRANT CYCLES, WHICH MAY VARY. PLEASE CHECK WEBSITE FOR DETAILS. |
| Restrictions | NO GRANTS WILL BE GIVEN TO/FOR INDIVIDUALS, RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS WITHOUT QUALIFIED DOMESTIC 501(C)(3) REPRESENTATIVE, PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS, ENDOWMENTS, DINNERS/BALLS/TICKETED EVENTS, POLITICAL PURPOSES, LOBBYING ACTIVITIES OR PURPOSES OUTSIDE OF THE FOUNDATION'S FUNDING PRIORITES. |
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
4% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specialized Housing Inc | Beaverton, OR | To be applied to felida park senior housing | $215,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Sw Washington | Vancouver, WA | To be applied as capacity building | $50,000 |
| Community House on Broadway | Longview, WA | To be applied to emergency shelter | $50,000 |
| Council for the Homeless | Vancouver, WA | To be applied as capacity building | $50,000 |
| Janus Youth Programs | Portland, OR | To be applied to key housing prevention | $50,000 |
| Outsiders Inn | Vancouver, WA | To be applied as program support | $50,000 |
| Share Inc | Vancouver, WA | To be applied as flexible funds for housing programs | $50,000 |
| Vancouver Housing Authority | Vancouver, WA | To be applied as program support | $48,000 |
| Washington Gorge Action Programs | Bingen, WA | To be applied as program support for housing & shelter programs | $45,000 |
| Fish of Vancouver | Vancouver, WA | To be applied as capacity building | $43,550 |
| Cascade AIDS Project | Vancouver, WA | To be applied to housing services | $40,000 |
| Family Promise of Clark County | Vancouver, WA | To be applied to cares program | $40,000 |
| Second Step Housing | Vancouver, WA | To be applied to resident retention program | $40,000 |
| Community Roots Collaborative | Vancouver, WA | To be applied as fte support | $35,000 |
| Columbia River Mental Health | Vancouver, WA | To be applied as essential needs support | $30,000 |
| Lifeline Connections | Vancouver, WA | To be applied to recovery residencies | $30,000 |
| Nw Furniture Bank | Vancouver, WA | To be applied to welcome home furniture program | $30,000 |
| Community Roots Collaborative | Vancouver, WA | To be applied as capacity building | $25,000 |
| Cultureseed | White Salmon, WA | To be applied as capacity building support staffing | $25,000 |
| Evergreen Habitat for Humanity | Vancouver, WA | To be applied as capacity building | $25,000 |
| Pink Lemonade Project | Vancouver, WA | To be applied as program support pink glow paddle raise | $20,000 |
| Share Inc | Vancouver, WA | To be applied as program support paddle raise | $20,000 |
| A Caring Closet | Vancouver, WA | To be applied as program support | $10,000 |
| Ashby Family Lead & Engagement Services | Vancouver, WA | To be applied to peer mentorship program | $10,000 |
| Clark County Sheriffs Office Search and Rescue Team | Ridgefield, WA | To be applied as program support | $10,000 |
| Cloth and Foster | Vancouver, WA | To be applied as program support | $10,000 |
| Cowlitz Community Network | Kelso, WA | To be applied as capacity building | $10,000 |
| Family Promise of Cowlitz County | Kelso, WA | To be applied as program support intensive case management | $10,000 |
| Family Promise of Cowlitz County | Kelso, WA | To be applied as capacity building | $10,000 |
| Fosterful | Vancouver, WA | To be applied as giving tuesday match & paddle raise | $10,000 |
| Fourth Plain Forward | Vancouver, WA | To be applied as capacity building | $10,000 |
| Friends of Vancouver Lake | Vancouver, WA | To be applied as program support | $10,000 |
| Hello Life Eating Disorder Recovery Services | Longview, WA | To be applied as capacity building | $10,000 |
| Humane Society for Southwest Washington | Vancouver, WA | To be applied to mobile veterinary clinic | $10,000 |
| Lelooska Foundation | Ariel, WA | To be applied as collections management | $10,000 |
| Lewis River Mobile Food Bank | LA Center, WA | To be applied as program support | $10,000 |
| Live Love Outreach | Vancouver, WA | To be applied to severe weather shelter | $10,000 |
| National Women's Coalition Against Violence & Exploitation | Vancouver, WA | To be applied as capacity building | $10,000 |
| Neighbors Helping Neighbors | Ridgefield, WA | To be applied as capacity building | $10,000 |
| Pax Learning Center | Vancouver, WA | To be applied to leading the way for greater community impact program | $10,000 |
| Ren Locus | Vancouver, WA | To be applied to free income tax filing assistance | $10,000 |
| Restored and Revived | Vancouver, WA | To be applied as program support | $10,000 |
| Second Chance Companions | Vancouver, WA | To be applied as program support | $10,000 |
| The Foundation Wa | Vancouver, WA | To be applied to youth navigation: diversion & empowerment program | $10,000 |
| Vancouver Bee Project | Vancouver, WA | To be applied to expanding education & access | $10,000 |
| Vietnamese Community of Clark County | Vancouver, WA | To be applied as capacity building | $10,000 |
| Washington Gorge Action Programs | Bingen, WA | To be applied as program support for food bank | $10,000 |
| White Salmon Valley Education Foundation | White Salmon, WA | To be applied to rural leadership | $10,000 |
| Cdm Caregiving Services | Vancouver, WA | To be applied to hope program | $5,000 |
| Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation | Vancouver, WA | To be applied as program support | $5,000 |
| Free Clinic of Sw Washington | Vancouver, WA | To be applied as program support | $5,000 |
| Hough Foundation | Vancouver, WA | To be applied as program support | $5,000 |
| Humane Society for Southwest Washington | Vancouver, WA | To be applied as program support | $5,000 |
| Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital Foundation | Vancouver, WA | To be applied as program support paddle raise | $5,000 |
| Nautical Safety Foundation | Portland, OR | To be applied as program support | $5,000 |
| Open House Ministries | Vancouver, WA | To be applied as program support | $5,000 |
| The Foundation Wa | Vancouver, WA | To be applied as program support | $5,000 |
| The Zain Justis Foundation | Camas, WA | To be applied as program support | $5,000 |
| Vancouver Firefighters Community Assistance Fund | Vancouver, WA | To be applied to operation warm | $5,000 |
| Police Activities League of Southwest Washington | Vancouver, WA | To be applied as program support lieutenant sponsorship | $4,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 68 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,344,550 | 68 |
| 2023 | $1,361,456 | 66 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541349349102784
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 68-0525464
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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