Dwyer Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Dwyer Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $80,600 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$80,600
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $76,600 the year before.
15% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $77,200 | 28 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $76,600 | 30 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $80,600 | 26 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ann Lundquist 4804 NW Bethany Blvd Suite I-2 267, Portland, OR 97229 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (503) 805-6172 |
| What to submit | Grant applicationname & address of organization & contact personlist of board of DIRECTORS501(c)(3) documentationnarrative proposal of project including detail budgetmost recent annual report |
| Deadlines | End of each calendar quarter |
What Dwyer Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 22 | $70,600 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $4,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Nativity School | Grant for student tuition assistance.first year installment of three year pledge. | $5,000 |
| Portland Rescue Mission | General support grant for shepherd's door shelter for women and children. | $5,000 |
| De la Salle North Catholic Hs | Student tuition assistance. | $4,000 |
| St Andrew Nativity School | Student tuition assistance. | $4,000 |
| Individual | General support grant for hospitality and nutrition program. | $4,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Funding for education workshops, including budgeting & home maintenance. | $4,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Support grant to provide emergency housing and essential services families with severely ill children. | $4,000 |
| Individual | $4,000 | |
| Habitat for Humanity - Lebanon Area | Support for construction labor and materials. | $4,000 |
| Sisters of St Mary of Oregon Founda | Support grant for magnificat fund to support students with tuition assistance and other services. | $4,000 |
| Holy Family School | Support for learing program focusing on mental health, including adhd, asd, & ocd. | $4,000 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | General support for project linkage connecting low income clients to needed services. | $3,000 |
| Individual | General support for delivery of food, medication and social connections to seniors who are homebound. | $3,000 |
| Individual | $3,000 | |
| St Mary's Academy | Support services to help students with meals, books, and tuition assistance. | $3,000 |
| Individual | Support for propane program/vouchers for heating fuel for low income familes. | $3,000 |
| Maybelle Center for Community | Support for program for on-site activites including social interactions and resource referrals for isolated low income elderly. | $3,000 |
| Community for Positive Aging | Support for direct services to low income seniors. | $3,000 |
| Holy Cross Catholic Church School | Support to build community center including svdp pantry. Final installment of three year pledge. | $3,000 |
| Sisters of the Holy Child Care Cent | General grant for purchasing tables and chairs for activity room. | $3,000 |
| Holy Family Academy | Tuition assistance for low income families. | $2,000 |
| Individual | Financial support to purchase essential clothing and hygiene items for clients. First installment of three year pledge. | $1,600 |
| Sisters of the Holy Child | General support grant for care of elderly sisters. | $1,000 |
| Sisters of Holy Names | General support grant for care of elderly sisters. | $1,000 |
| Monastery of the Precious Blood | General support grant for care of elderly sisters. | $1,000 |
| Sisters of St Mary | General support grant for care of elderly sisters. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Claire M Doherty
- Natt A McDougall
Questions people ask
Does Dwyer Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: End of each calendar quarter.
How much does Dwyer Charitable Trust give?
$80,600 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Dwyer Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Claire M Doherty (Trustee) and Natt A McDougall (Trustee).
What does Dwyer Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and housing and homelessness.