L & H Foundation
Preselected recipients only
L & H Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $78,200 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $6,000. 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$78,200
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was up from $67,600 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 | $64,000 | 34 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $67,600 | 35 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $78,200 | 39 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
L & H 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 L & H Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 19 | $37,600 |
| Idaho | 9 | $19,300 |
| Michigan | 7 | $19,300 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $500 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Basic Rights Oregon | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Community Library - Books of Wheels | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Kickstand Comedy | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Senior Connection | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Sisters of the Road | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Turning Point Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Winning Futures | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Wigs for Kids | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Wood River Land Trust | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Trans Relocation Fund & Aid Network | General operating support | $5,000 |
| New Avenues for Youth | General operating support | $4,000 |
| The Deegan Project | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Arbor School of Arts and Sciences | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Argyros Performing Arts Center | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Franklin University Switzerland | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Columbia Willamette | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Q Center | General operating support | $1,000 |
| St John's Deaf Center | General operating support | $1,000 |
| St Mary's Academy | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Sun Valley Writer's Conference | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Mountain Humane | General operating support | $800 |
| Taking Ownership PDX | General operating support | $600 |
| Cate School | General operating support | $500 |
| Hunger Coalition | General operating support | $500 |
| Lower Columbia Q Center | General operating support | $500 |
| Oregon Humane Society | General operating support | $500 |
| Play Write | General operating support | $500 |
| Sun Valley Culinary Institute | General operating support | $500 |
| Sun Valley Film Festival | General operating support | $500 |
| Grant High School | General operating support | $400 |
| Detroit Rescue Mission | General operating support | $300 |
| Equitable Giving Circle | General operating support | $300 |
| Dougy Center | General operating support | $300 |
| STEM Like A Girl | General operating support | $300 |
| West End Food Pantry | General operating support | $300 |
| Appelo Archives Museum | General operating support | $200 |
| Community Cycling Center | General operating support | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Holley R Shepard
- Lisa C Holley
- Helen M Fowler
- Lorenzo Shepard
Questions people ask
Does L & H Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does L & H Foundation give?
$78,200 in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs L & H Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Holley R Shepard (President, Trustee), Lisa C Holley (V Pres, Tres, Trustee), Helen M Fowler (Secretary, Trustee) and Lorenzo Shepard (Trustee).
What does L & H Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and youth programs.