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Bernice M Rise Testamentary Trust

Preselected recipients only Salem, Oregon · EIN 936126351

Bernice M Rise Testamentary Trust is a private foundation in Salem, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,734 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $2,867 and the largest $2,867. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $5,644 the year before.

50% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$5,5132$117,794
2024$5,6442$115,453
2025$5,7342$115,728

How to apply

Bernice M Rise Testamentary Trust 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Bernice M Rise Testamentary Trust funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Iowa.

StateGrantsAmount
Iowa1$2,867
Oregon1$2,867

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Luther College
Decorah, IA
Jacob a & sarah ronberg$2,867
Salem Public Library
Salem, OR
Jacob a & sarah ronberg$2,867

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Bernice M Rise Testamentary Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Bernice M Rise Testamentary Trust give?

$5,734 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $2,867.

Who runs Bernice M Rise Testamentary Trust?

Its 2025 filing lists Pioneer Trust Bank NA (Trustee).

What does Bernice M Rise Testamentary Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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