Twin Peaks Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Twin Peaks Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $250,500 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$250,500
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was up from $210,000 the year before.
63% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $195,000 | 22 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $210,000 | 19 | $4.9 million |
| 2025 | $250,500 | 17 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
Twin Peaks Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Twin Peaks Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 14 | $215,500 |
| Alaska | 2 | $25,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Immigration Counseling Services | Legal services to immigrants and refugees | $50,000 |
| Seed to Table Oregon | Feeding families from distribution program | $20,000 |
| Portland Immigration Rights Coalition | Grassroots immigrants defense organization | $20,000 |
| Cascades AIDS Project | Health and wellness services for people affected by HIV | $20,000 |
| Kids Center | Mobile clinic for child abuse evaluation | $15,000 |
| SE Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission | Stewardship and food security opportunities | $15,000 |
| Seeding Justice | Community driven clean energy projects | $15,000 |
| Central Oregon Landwatch | Defending farms, forests and waterways | $10,500 |
| Blanchet House of Hospitality | Connecting homeless people to critical services available and pathways to permanet housing | $10,000 |
| Mountain Star Family Relief Nursery | Prevention of child abuse | $10,000 |
| Around the Bend Farms | Supporting long-term food security for people of warm springs reservation | $10,000 |
| End of Life Choices Oregon | Consultation for those considering life end choices | $10,000 |
| Refuge Care Collective | Caring for the needs of resettled refugee neighbors | $10,000 |
| Legal Rights Center | Promoting racial equity | $10,000 |
| Voices Across Alaska Fund | Keeping public media alive | $10,000 |
| Seeding Justice | Support of the klamath tribes to restore native fish populations in upper klamath lake | $10,000 |
| Bethlemen Inn | Support regional emergency center | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lynne Dorsey
- Sage Dorsey
- Laurel Bourret
- Amelia Andersen
Questions people ask
Does Twin Peaks Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Twin Peaks Foundation give?
$250,500 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Twin Peaks Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lynne Dorsey (President and Director), Sage Dorsey (Treasurer and Director), Laurel Bourret (Vice-President and Directo) and Amelia Andersen (Vice-President and Directo).
What does Twin Peaks Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, food and hunger and health.