Ausplund Tooze Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ausplund Tooze Family Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $437,116 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $124,000. 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$437,116
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$124,000
- Assets$14.1 million
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2025 was down from $522,908 the year before.
59% 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 | $556,950 | 40 | $11.0 million |
| 2024 | $522,908 | 22 | $12.3 million |
| 2025 | $437,116 | 27 | $14.1 million |
How to apply
Ausplund Tooze Family 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 Ausplund Tooze Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 19 | $403,052 |
| Michigan | 1 | $20,250 |
| California | 4 | $5,314 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Public Broadcasting | Support | $124,000 |
| Oregon Symphony | Support | $106,500 |
| Psu Foundation | Support | $54,000 |
| All Classical Portland | Support | $35,250 |
| Sounds Truck NW | Support | $20,600 |
| University of Michigan | Support | $20,250 |
| Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation | Support | $15,182 |
| Portland Piano | Support | $11,450 |
| Sunshine Division Portland Police | Support | $10,000 |
| Artists Repertory Theatre | Support | $7,500 |
| Arcs Foundation | Support | $6,000 |
| Deponte Family Foundation | Support | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association | Support | $2,500 |
| Friends of Outdoor School | Support | $2,500 |
| Nordic Northwest | Support | $2,500 |
| Tipping Point Community | Support | $2,500 |
| Wetlands Conservatory Inc | Support | $2,000 |
| Oregon Bravo Youth Orchestra | Support | $1,040 |
| Chatter PDX | Support | $1,030 |
| Benson Tech Foundation | Support | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Support | $1,000 |
| North by North East Community | Support | $1,000 |
| Peninsula Humane Society | Support | $1,000 |
| Portland Art Museum | Support | $1,000 |
| The Coral Reef Alliance | Support | $1,000 |
| Hillsborough Schools Foundation | Support | $814 |
| Portland Opera Guild | Support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kristen Kern
- Michael D Kern
- Anna A Sanford
Questions people ask
Does Ausplund Tooze Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ausplund Tooze Family Foundation give?
$437,116 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Ausplund Tooze Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kristen Kern (Secretary), Michael D Kern (Director) and Anna A Sanford (Director).
What does Ausplund Tooze Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.