Edwards Lienhart Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Edwards Lienhart Family Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2024 it gave $89,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$89,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was down from $92,000 the year before.
7% of its 2024 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 | $92,000 | 17 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $89,000 | 14 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Edwards Lienhart 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 Edwards Lienhart Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 12 | $86,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Portland Art Museum | Capital campaign | $20,000 |
| Literary Arts | Wordstock festival suppport | $15,000 |
| Portland Community College Foundati | Future connect-scholarshipcounseling | $15,000 |
| 1000 Friends of Oregon | Unrestricted-general fund support | $10,000 |
| Children's Institute | Unrestricted-general fund | $9,000 |
| Oregon Museum of Science and Indust | Outdoor school financial aid | $5,000 |
| Portland Opportunities Industrializ | Unrestricted-general fund support | $5,000 |
| North by Northeast Community Health Center | Unrestricted-general fund support | $2,000 |
| Portland Japanese Garden | Unrestricted-general fund support | $2,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Unrestricted-general fund support | $2,000 |
| Portland Center Stage | Unrestricted-general fund support | $1,000 |
| Sightline Institute | Unrestricted-general fund support | $1,000 |
| University of Oregon Foundation | Dean's excellence fund | $1,000 |
| Willamette University | Pnca-general fund support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ross M Lienhart
- Nolan E Lienhart
- Niles E Lienhart
- Susan J Lienhart
- Laura L Richardson
Questions people ask
Does Edwards Lienhart Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Edwards Lienhart Family Foundation give?
$89,000 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Edwards Lienhart Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ross M Lienhart (President), Nolan E Lienhart (Treasurer), Niles E Lienhart (Secretary) and Susan J Lienhart (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Edwards Lienhart Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.