Engelmann Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Engelmann Foundation is a private foundation in Eugene, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $65,497 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $3,670 and the largest $15,900. 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$65,497
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$3,670
- Largest grant$15,900
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees89%
Giving in 2025 was down from $72,578 the year before.
89% 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 | $82,790 | 18 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $72,578 | 11 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $65,497 | 12 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Engelmann 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 Engelmann Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Minnesota. It also paid $34,658 in 6 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1 | $15,900 |
| Oregon | 2 | $6,308 |
| Kansas | 1 | $5,400 |
| Utah | 1 | $3,090 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bug O Nay Ge Shig School | Direct instruction conference scholarships and travel support | $15,900 |
| City of London Academies Trust | Direct instruction conference travel support | $13,500 |
| Individual | Direct instruction conference scholarships. | $10,227 |
| Individual | Direct instruction conference scholarships. | $5,400 |
| National Institute for Direct Instruction | Postage/handling to distibute teaching needy kids to libraries in the us. | $5,113 |
| Integrated College Glengormley | Direct instruction training | $4,250 |
| Bear River Charter School | Direct instruction conference scholarships. | $3,090 |
| EDUFLEX1 Inc | Direct instruction training and materials | $2,500 |
| Heath Lane Academy | Direct instruction travel support | $2,227 |
| Launceston Primary School | Direct instruction conference travel | $2,227 |
| Individual | Direct instruction conference scholarships and travel support | $2,227 |
| Engelmann-Becker Corp | Direct instruction conference scholarships. | $1,195 |
Officers and trustees
- Evan Haney
- Piper Vannortwick
- Susan Syverud
- Kurt E Engelmann
- Owen Engelmann
- Gary Davis
- Jerry Silbert
- Blake Engelmann
- Nancy Woolfson
- Maxwell Engelmann
Questions people ask
Does Engelmann Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Engelmann Foundation give?
$65,497 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $3,670.
Who runs Engelmann Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Evan Haney (President/Director), Piper Vannortwick (Secretary), Susan Syverud (Treasurer/Director) and Kurt E Engelmann (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Engelmann Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.