H A Trippeer Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
H A Trippeer Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $131,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $75,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$131,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was down from $481,500 the year before.
56% 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 | $72,500 | 35 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $481,500 | 20 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $131,000 | 17 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Candace Clardy 15350 SW Sequoia Parkway Ste 300, Portland, OR 97224 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (503) 624-6300 |
| What to submit | Is available at www.trippeerfoundation.org |
| Deadlines | March 2025 |
| Restrictions | Eligible scholarship applicants must be graduates of high schools in walla walla county in Washington state |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What H A Trippeer Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | $75,000 |
| Oregon | 16 | $56,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Walla Walla Community College Foundation | Scholarship | $75,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Beck | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Bellney | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Foetsch | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Griggs | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Griggs | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Murray | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Rowley | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Beechinor | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Durand | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jane Gose Bechen
- Peter F Bechen
Questions people ask
Does H A Trippeer Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 2025.
How much does H A Trippeer Charitable Foundation give?
$131,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs H A Trippeer Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jane Gose Bechen (Trustee) and Peter F Bechen (Trustee).
What does H A Trippeer Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.