Northwest Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Northwest Foundation is a private foundation in Bend, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 43 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $142,500. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$142,500
- Assets$21.5 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2025 was up from $490,800 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $615,458 | 27 | $16.2 million |
| 2024 | $490,800 | 31 | $19.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 43 | $21.5 million |
How to apply
Northwest 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Northwest Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 26 | $722,500 |
| Arizona | 2 | $70,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $70,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $35,000 |
| California | 3 | $25,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $15,000 |
| New York | 2 | $15,000 |
| Guam | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kids Center | Support child abuse intervention center | $142,500 |
| Ed Klein Evangelistic | Equip people for life in the fullest measure by teaching, enriching and growiong | $70,000 |
| As- Is Church | Sharing god's love with a broken and hurting world loving him, loving others, changing lives | $60,000 |
| Intimacy Icu | Support critical care units patients rights | $60,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Bend | Support children | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Children Co | Assistance to children facing multiple obsticals | $50,000 |
| Ohsu Foundation Doembecher | Providing funding for health research and care | $50,000 |
| Portland Youth Builder | Provide a pathway out of poverty through education and training | $50,000 |
| St Jude | Children'd cancer research and treatment | $50,000 |
| Accion International | Serving the poor in venezuela | $30,000 |
| J Bar J | Help struggling youths in central oregon | $30,000 |
| Youth Villages | Provide treatment options for families with emotional and behavioral issues | $30,000 |
| Care for Children | Service to help parents and care givers | $25,000 |
| Casa of Central Oregon | Support court appointed special advocates who are protectors of children who have experienced neglect or abuse. | $25,000 |
| Project Lemonade | Provides resources, opportunity and connections for foster kids to suceed | $25,000 |
| The Arc PDX | Support for people experiencing intellectual and development disabilities | $25,000 |
| The Dougy Center | Grief support for children | $25,000 |
| Michelle's Love | Help single parents going through cancer treatment | $20,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Support for famillies with critically ill children. | $20,000 |
| Self Enhancement Inc | Guiding underserved youth to realize their full potential | $20,000 |
| U of O Foundation | Assistance in providing education | $20,000 |
| Guardian Group | Fight against human trafficing | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross | Assist in disaster aide. | $10,000 |
| Ayuda Foundation | Deliver medical, human services and development assistance throughout the pacific region | $10,000 |
| Casa of Boulder | Support court appointed special advocates who are protectors of children who have experienced neglect or abuse. | $10,000 |
| Cogap | Provide probono guardianship services to central oregonians with limited means | $10,000 |
| Convoy of Hope | Serve people who are impoverished, hungry and hurting. | $10,000 |
| Family Promise of Washington Co | End the cycle of homelessness by providing families with the necessary resourse and support | $10,000 |
| Maggie's Place | Provide safe housing and nurturing for pregnant homeless women | $10,000 |
| Northwest Children's Outreach | Provide basic needs for children and their families | $10,000 |
| Read With Me | To work with public schools that have a high concentration of children living in poverty to learn to read | $10,000 |
| The Scotch | Raise funds to save lives of veterans suffering from psd | $10,000 |
| Wild Philantropy | Assist in protecting at risk ecosystemd and volnerable communities in africa | $10,000 |
| Anera | Aide to refuges in palestine, jordan and lebabon | $5,000 |
| Big Brother Big Sister Columbia NW | Big brither big sisters mentor work with children in the community | $5,000 |
| Casa for Children Multnomah County | Support court appointed special advocates who are protectors of children who have experienced neglect or abuse. | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | Provides vital equipment and funds critical programs to help the lapd save lives and protect communities | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Provide food for those that face food insecurity | $5,000 |
| Portland Backpack | Providing food for kids | $5,000 |
| Rainforest Alliance | Plant trees and restoring vital ecosystems | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tara Mortenson
- Kevin Howard
- Dawn Tangevald
Questions people ask
Does Northwest Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Northwest Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Northwest Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Tara Mortenson (President), Kevin Howard (VP) and Dawn Tangevald (Sec).
What does Northwest Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and health.