Joseph P Tennant Charitable Fund
Preselected recipients only
Joseph P Tennant Charitable Fund is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $85,500 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$85,500
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2025 was up from $57,700 the year before.
65% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $78,400 | 18 | $1.8 million |
| 2023 | $79,100 | 15 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $57,700 | 12 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $85,500 | 17 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Joseph P Tennant Charitable Fund 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 Joseph P Tennant Charitable Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 9 | $41,300 |
| Virginia | 2 | $12,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,200 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Col River Maritime Museum | Education | $10,000 |
| Cristo Rey Charles Hs | Education | $10,000 |
| Georgetown University | Education | $10,000 |
| Leadership Institute | Civic | $10,000 |
| Assumption Catholic Church | Religious | $5,000 |
| Cathedral Parish | Religious | $5,000 |
| Coast Guard Foundation | Civic | $5,000 |
| Desert Commun Foundation | Education | $5,000 |
| Oregon Historical Society | Civic | $5,000 |
| Portland Art Museum | Education | $5,000 |
| Archdiocese of Portland | Religious | $3,900 |
| Make It Light | Memorial | $2,500 |
| Mt Vernon Ladies Assoc of the Union | Historical | $2,500 |
| St Michael the Archangel | Religious | $2,500 |
| St Mary Cathedralof the Immaculate | Religious | $2,400 |
| Abbott Marion St Martin's | Religious | $1,200 |
| Usga Foundation | Athletic | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph P Tennant
- Sarah Tennant
- Rose Ella Brady
Questions people ask
Does Joseph P Tennant Charitable Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joseph P Tennant Charitable Fund give?
$85,500 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Joseph P Tennant Charitable Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph P Tennant (Director), Sarah Tennant (Director) and Rose Ella Brady (Director).
What does Joseph P Tennant Charitable Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.