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Sanctuary for Sacred Arts

Preselected recipients only West Linn, Oregon · EIN 200377681

Sanctuary for Sacred Arts is a private foundation in West Linn, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $89,491 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $15,220 and the largest $25,350. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $69,313 the year before.

50% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$77,5685$1.6 million
2024$69,3134$1.7 million
2025$89,4916$1.7 million

How to apply

Sanctuary for Sacred Arts 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Sanctuary for Sacred Arts funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Oregon.

StateGrantsAmount
Oregon6$89,491

Grants paid in 2025

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Valley Catholic High School
Beaverton, OR
Unrestricted$25,350
St Mary's Academy
Portland, OR
Unrestricted$20,000
Blanchet Catholic School
Salem, OR
Unrestricted$16,841
De la Salle North Catholic High School
Portland, OR
Unrestricted$13,600
La Salle Catholic College Prep
Milwaukie, OR
Unrestricted$8,700
St Mary's School
Medford, OR
Unrestricted$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Sanctuary for Sacred Arts accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Sanctuary for Sacred Arts give?

$89,491 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $15,220.

Who runs Sanctuary for Sacred Arts?

Its 2025 filing lists MSGR Charles Lienert (President/Director), Dan Hecht (Director), Tricia Glad (Director/Treasurer) and John Keller (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.

What does Sanctuary for Sacred Arts fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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