Sawyer & Jean Marglous Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sawyer & Jean Marglous Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Oswego, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $85,167 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$85,167
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was down from $113,889 the year before.
39% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $85,588 | 25 | $1.2 million |
| 2023 | $98,534 | 21 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $113,889 | 27 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $85,167 | 27 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Sawyer & Jean Marglous 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 Sawyer & Jean Marglous Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 18 | $39,110 |
| Missouri | 3 | $24,952 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $15,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 2 | $405 |
| Illinois | 1 | $400 |
| Washington | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Judes | Annual Gift | $15,000 |
| Flance Early Lrn Center | Annual Gift | $11,952 |
| Our Lady of the Lake | Annual Gift | $10,900 |
| Individual | Annual Gift | $8,000 |
| Heifer International | Annual Gift | $5,000 |
| Satement Cancer Center | Annual Gift | $5,000 |
| Individual | Annual Gift | $3,500 |
| Alzheimers Assoc | Annual Gift | $3,200 |
| Portland Art Museum | Annual Gift | $3,000 |
| Mult Athletic Foundation | Annual Gift | $3,000 |
| Friends of the Public Library | Annual Gift | $2,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Annual Gift | $2,500 |
| Meals on Wheels | Annual Gift | $2,000 |
| Jesuit School of Portland | Annual Gift | $2,000 |
| Individual | Annual Gift | $2,000 |
| Lake Oswego School Foundation | Annual Gift | $1,250 |
| Omsi | Annual Gift | $1,000 |
| Village Baskets Lochamber Foundatio | Annual Gift | $1,000 |
| Oregon Zoo Foundation | Annual Gift | $600 |
| Legacy Health Fund | Annual Gift | $500 |
| Shedd Aquarium Society | Annual Gift | $400 |
| National Charity League | Annual Gift | $385 |
| Individual | Annual Gift | $300 |
| Lakewood Center for the Arts | Annual Gift | $100 |
| Lakewood Assoc | Annual Gift | $40 |
| AARP | Annual Gift | $20 |
| Lake Oswego Womens Colation | Annual Gift | $20 |
Officers and trustees
- Jean Marglous
Questions people ask
Does Sawyer & Jean Marglous Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sawyer & Jean Marglous Foundation give?
$85,167 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Sawyer & Jean Marglous Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jean Marglous (Trustee).
What does Sawyer & Jean Marglous Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.