Iseli Foundation
Accepts applications
Iseli Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Oswego, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $394,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $274,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$394,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$274,000
- Assets$7.7 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was up from $50,000 the year before.
71% 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 | $35,000 | 4 | $678,896 |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 2 | $715,752 |
| 2025 | $394,000 | 7 | $7.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Werner Iseli 753 Lake Shore Road, Lake Oswego, OR 97034 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (503) 558-0338 |
| What to submit | In writing - include organization name, employer identification number, address, telephone number, individual contact person and a copy of the organization's determination letter from the internal revenue service designating the organization as a 501(c)(3) exempt organization. |
| Restrictions | Only organizations exempt under irc section 501(c)(3) |
What Iseli Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 3 | $314,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $40,000 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Living Water | Religious | $274,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Gresham | Religious | $20,000 |
| Guide Dogs of America | Training | $20,000 |
| Good Samaritan Ministries | Religious | $20,000 |
| Grace Chapel Castle Rock | Religious | $20,000 |
| Champion Ministries | Religious | $20,000 |
| Kenya Hope | Religious | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Werner Iseli
- Elliette Harrison
Questions people ask
Does Iseli Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Iseli Foundation give?
$394,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Iseli Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Werner Iseli (President) and Elliette Harrison (Secretary).
What does Iseli Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.