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Shelter Oregon

Preselected recipients only Portland, Oregon · EIN 462748858

Shelter Oregon is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2024 it gave $32,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $7,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $36,000 the year before.

40% of its 2024 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$36,0008$947,304
2024$32,0005$1.2 million

How to apply

Shelter Oregon 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 Shelter Oregon funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Oregon.

StateGrantsAmount
Oregon3$19,000
Hawaii1$7,000
California1$6,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Feral Cat Coalition of OR
Portland, OR
Further the mission of the Feral Cat Coalition.$7,000
Maui Food Bank
Wailuku, HI
Support the Lahaina Fire Relief Programs.$7,000
Oregon Humane Society
Portland, OR
Support the work of the Humane Society.$6,000
Animal Aid of Portland
Portland, OR
Support the mission of Animal Aid.$6,000
FIP WarriorsZenByCat
Santa Barbara, CA
Promote the work of healing and protecting cats suffering from curable diseases throughout the us and the world.$6,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Shelter Oregon accept grant applications?

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

How much does Shelter Oregon give?

$32,000 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.

Who runs Shelter Oregon?

Its 2024 filing lists James Prichard (President), Anya D Watts (Secretary) and Bailey A Hasty (Director).

What does Shelter Oregon fund?

Based on its grants, mainly animals and faith communities.

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