Tareen Filgas Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tareen Filgas Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2024 it gave $672,059 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $6,500 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$672,059
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$6,500
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$18.6 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $754,791 the year before.
50% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $754,791 | 21 | $18.0 million |
| 2024 | $672,059 | 20 | $18.6 million |
How to apply
Tareen Filgas 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 Tareen Filgas Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 17 | $407,059 |
| Virginia | 1 | $250,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Bird Conservancy | Migratory birds program by working with private & public landowners | $250,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General program funding | $200,000 |
| Bird Alliance of Oregon | Third year of grant to fund coastal biologist | $79,759 |
| North Coast Land Conservancy | Oregon coastal conservation | $50,000 |
| Meals on Wheels People | General program funding | $10,000 |
| Oregon Public Broadcasting | General program funding | $10,000 |
| The Peregrine Fund | General program funding | $10,000 |
| Seven Capes Bird Alliance | General program funding | $10,000 |
| Cascadia Wildlands | General program funding | $10,000 |
| Tualatin Riverkeepers | General program funding, matching gift | $8,000 |
| Edwards Center | General program funding | $5,000 |
| Environmental Law Alliance Worldwid | General program funding | $5,000 |
| Kqed | Support for northern california public broadcasting | $5,000 |
| Urban Greenspaces Institute | General program funding | $5,000 |
| North Coast Watershed Association | General program funding | $5,000 |
| Project Beaver | General program funding | $5,000 |
| Ecola Creek Awareness Project | General program funding | $2,500 |
| Friends of Haystack Rock | General program funding | $1,000 |
| Wildlife Center of the North Coast | General program funding | $500 |
| Sunset Park Recreation Foundation | Pollinator affair - mary j blake playhouse | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Shoaib M Tareen
- Catherine A Filgas
- Sidra Tareen
- Mikhiel Tareen
Questions people ask
Does Tareen Filgas Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tareen Filgas Foundation give?
$672,059 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $6,500.
Who runs Tareen Filgas Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Shoaib M Tareen (President), Catherine A Filgas (Secretary), Sidra Tareen (Director) and Mikhiel Tareen (Director).
What does Tareen Filgas Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.