The Standard Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderPortland, Oregon · EIN 20-3997125 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $35,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | BOB SPELTZ |
|---|---|
| Address | 1100 SW SIXTH AVENUE, PORTLAND OR 97204 |
| Phone | 9713213162 |
| Form and materials | Applicants must satisfy eligibility requirements. Find additional information https//www.standard.com/about-standard/community |
| Deadlines | NONE -DECISIONS OCCUR ON YEAR ROUND BASIS |
| Restrictions | The Standard Charitable Foundations focus is to support people who have experienced a life-altering events. |
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
20% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Center for Healthy Veterans | Altavista, VA | to fund the construction of a new home in the organizations Valor Farm residential community. During the nine-month program in Altavista,… | $60,000 |
| Camp Fire Columbia | Portland, OR | to build four new cabins at Camp Namanu, Oregons oldest continuously running camp. The renovation, known as The Sherwood Project, increases… | $35,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Oregon and Southwest Washington | Portland, OR | reach more than 25,000 students annually, inspiring and preparing them for future success. | $25,000 |
| Hillsboro Community Foundation | Hillsboro, OR | funds support the inclusive elements of a playground adjacent to Hidden Creek Community Center in Hillsboro, Oregon. The project is a… | $25,000 |
| Blanchet House of Hospitality | Portland, OR | to fund the construction of the organizations new dormitories at Blanchet Farm in Yamhill County, Oregon. This unique nine-month… | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $170,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $190,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 27, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503009349100825
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3997125
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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