VC Fund
Historical FunderPortland, Oregon · EIN 94-3189006 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Barbara Deeming |
|---|---|
| Address | 7560 SW 82nd Ave, Portland OR 97223 |
| Phone | 5037068854 |
| Form and materials | Written grant application and supplemental information as deemed necessary. |
| Deadlines | Applications are accepted at any time. |
| Restrictions | Must be a public charity. |
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
46% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Heights Church | Vancouver, WA | general support | $150,000 |
| ALS Association of Oregon and SW Wa | Portland, OR | Provide support to people with ALS | $88,000 |
| La Salle Catholic College Prepatory | Milwaukie, OR | General Support | $30,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity East Bay | Oakland, CA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Hull Foundation | Sandy, OR | General Support | $20,000 |
| Altadena United Methodist Church | Pasadena, CA | general support | $15,000 |
| St Mark's Episcopal Church | Los Angeles, CA | general support | $15,000 |
| Western Seminary | Portland, OR | General Support | $14,000 |
| West Hills Christian School | Portland, OR | Provide support for christian education. | $10,000 |
| Desert Chapel Church Palm Springs | Palm Springs, CA | general support | $10,000 |
| St Juan Diego Parish | Portland, OR | general support | $10,000 |
| Compassion Ministries | Portland, OR | general support | $5,000 |
| Life Pacific University | San Dimas, CA | general support | $1,750 |
The return also lists 13 grants to individuals ($342,884). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $731,634 | 26 |
| 2024 | $690,000 | 26 |
| 2023 | $630,288 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349105557
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3189006
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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