Franklin & Dorothy Piacentini Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Franklin & Dorothy Piacentini Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $270,000 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $5,750 and the largest $17,500. 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$270,000
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$5,750
- Largest grant$17,500
- Assets$6.0 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was up from $230,000 the year before.
28% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $208,000 | 31 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $230,000 | 31 | $5.3 million |
| 2025 | $270,000 | 36 | $6.0 million |
How to apply
Franklin & Dorothy Piacentini Charitable 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.
What Franklin & Dorothy Piacentini Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 31 | $237,000 |
| California | 3 | $13,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Salmon Center | General support | $17,500 |
| Meals on Wheels | Assist elderly needy | $14,750 |
| Portland Community College | General support | $12,000 |
| Bybee Lakes Hope Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Dove Lewis | General support | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General support | $10,000 |
| Irco | General support | $10,000 |
| Oregon Food Bank | Assist needy | $10,000 |
| Oregon Symphony | Arts preservation | $10,000 |
| Urban Gleaners | General support | $10,000 |
| Sunshine Division | General support | $10,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy - Columbia River Basin | General support | $10,000 |
| Share Our Strength | General support | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Columbia Gorge | General support | $9,500 |
| Lift Urban Portland | General support | $8,750 |
| Eco Trust | General support | $7,500 |
| Xerces Society | General support | $7,500 |
| Outside in | General support | $6,000 |
| Free Geek | General support | $5,500 |
| Dental Foundation of Oregon | General support | $5,000 |
| Ethos Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Feeding San Diego | General support | $5,000 |
| Lan Su Chinese Garden | General support | $5,000 |
| Literary Arts | General support | $5,000 |
| Ohsu - Russell Street Dental Clinic | General support | $5,000 |
| Oregon Energy Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| Portland State University Foundation | Fund library services | $5,000 |
| Proud Ground Housing | General support | $5,000 |
| San Diego River Park Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| University of Oregon Foundation | Support library services | $5,000 |
| Bird Alliance of Oregon | General support | $5,000 |
| Oregon Zoo Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Stone Soup | General support | $5,000 |
| Impact Northwest | General support | $5,000 |
| Art Form | Art form | $3,000 |
| Deschutes Land Trust | General support | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dorothy Piacentini
- Angela Jean Kilman
- Frank B Piacentini
- Robert P Piacentini
Questions people ask
Does Franklin & Dorothy Piacentini Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Franklin & Dorothy Piacentini Charitable Trust give?
$270,000 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $5,750.
Who runs Franklin & Dorothy Piacentini Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Dorothy Piacentini (Managing Trustee), Angela Jean Kilman (Trustee), Frank B Piacentini (Trustee) and Robert P Piacentini (Trustee).
What does Franklin & Dorothy Piacentini Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, human services and environment and conservation.