The Newcomb Foundation
Historical FunderPortland, Oregon · EIN 93-1160967 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2023):
| Contact | THE NEWCOMB FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 19305 NW REEDER ROAD, PORTLAND OR 97231 |
| Phone | 9712273276 |
| elizabethnewcomb@gmail.com | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS MAY BE IN ANY FORMAT. NO SPECIFIC INFORMATION IS REQUESTED. |
| Deadlines | NOVEMBER 1 |
| Restrictions | The Foundation supports those organizations that promote and benefit education, medicine, the arts, and the civic good. There are no specific restrictions or limitations on awards. |
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
50% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington Gift Servi | Seattle, WA | Support ongoing operations | $10,000 |
| Seva Foundation | Berkeley, CA | Support ongoing operations | $6,250 |
| Tibetan Nuns Project | Seattle, WA | Support ongoing operations | $6,250 |
| Native American Youth and Family Ce | Portland, OR | Support ongoing operations | $2,000 |
| Aclu Foundation of Oregon | Portland, OR | Support ongoing operations | $1,000 |
| Alaska Native Heritage Center | Anchorage, AK | Support ongoing operations | $1,000 |
| United Indians of All Tribes Founda | Seattle, WA | Support ongoing operations | $1,000 |
| Indigenous Language Institute | Santa Cruz, NM | Support ongoing operations | $1,000 |
| Community Transitional School | Portland, OR | Support ongoing operations | $500 |
| Nw Pilot Project | Portland, OR | Support ongoing operations | $500 |
| Bird Alliance of Oregon | Portland, OR | Support ongoing operations | $500 |
| Sequoia Mental Health Services | Aloha, OR | Support ongoing operations | $500 |
The return also lists 16 grants to individuals ($18,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $49,000 | 28 |
| 2022 | $59,500 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Oct 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522889349101317
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-1160967
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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