Sorlie Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Sorlie Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bend, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $23,750 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $16,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$23,750
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$16,500
- Assets$395,897
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was down from $24,220 the year before.
56% 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 | $18,000 | 15 | $357,336 |
| 2024 | $24,220 | 13 | $363,149 |
| 2025 | $23,750 | 9 | $395,897 |
How to apply
| Contact | Oscar Sorlie 3343 Windwood Way, Bend, OR 97701 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (541) 322-9470 |
| What to submit | The application should include a detailed description of the individual or organization and the proposed activities and purposes of the organization and individual. Financial or other information may also be required. |
| Restrictions | Ineligible grantees: 1. Endowment or capital campaigns 2. Programs in which the family has no active interest or involvement 3. Memberships, special events, or other fund raisers 4. To retire debt or cover operating losses |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 7 | $23,050 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $700 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Public Broadcasting | Operating support | $16,500 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Operating support | $5,200 |
| Planned Parenthood | Operating support | $650 |
| Young Life Otter Tail County | Operating support | $600 |
| Ten Friends | Operating support | $250 |
| J Bar J Youth Services | Operating support | $200 |
| Oregon Journalism Project | Operating support | $200 |
| Jail Inc | Operating support | $100 |
| Family Kitchen | Operating support | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Oscar J Sorlie Jr
- Laurel M Sorlie
- James S Sorlie
- John D Sorlie
Questions people ask
Does Sorlie Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Sorlie Family Foundation give?
$23,750 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs Sorlie Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Oscar J Sorlie Jr (Vice Preside), Laurel M Sorlie (President, T), James S Sorlie (Director) and John D Sorlie (Director).