Tektronix Foundation
Accepts applications
Tektronix Foundation is a private foundation in Beaverton, Oregon. In tax year 2024 it gave $453,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $60,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$453,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$42,036
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $362,000 the year before.
36% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $362,000 | 20 | $4,516 |
| 2024 | $453,000 | 22 | $42,036 |
How to apply
| Contact | Tektronix Foundation PO Box 500 M/S 50 470, Beaverton, OR 97077 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (503) 627-4463 |
| What to submit | By letter or mail with Section 501c3 status board of directors listing and budget. |
| Restrictions | Grants made to support education health social welfare arts and conservation |
What Tektronix Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 9 | $247,482 |
| Ohio | 3 | $60,000 |
| New York | 2 | $45,018 |
| Virginia | 1 | $22,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $21,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $20,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $10,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $9,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| America Red Cross | to provide holiday giving to support the mobile blood drive mission | $60,000 |
| IN4ALL | to provide learning experiences that expand opportunities for underserved students | $50,000 |
| Beaverton School District | to support clothes for kids donation | $45,000 |
| Oregon Food Bank | to provide holiday giving to feed families in need | $35,000 |
| Girls Incorporated | to inspire all girls to be strong smart and bold through direct service and advocacy. | $25,000 |
| Great Lakes Science Center | to support museum and educational facility focusing on STEM concepts | $25,000 |
| Leonard Gelfand STEM Center | to support engagement for preK-12 students in activities that introduce them to science and engineering | $25,000 |
| The National GEM Consortium | to provide Employer Membership Sponsorship | $22,500 |
| Purdue Research Foundation | to support minority engineering program - Diversity Program | $21,000 |
| Girls Who Code Inc | to support and increase the number of women in computer science | $20,018 |
| Oregon State University Foundation | to support College of Engineering - Student Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank | to provide holiday giving to feed families in need | $10,000 |
| Inclusive Engineering Consortium | to foster and encourage research and education in engineering | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | to provide meals in response to humanitarian climate and community crises | $10,000 |
| The Maui Food Bank | to provide food to feed families in need | $10,000 |
| Operation One | to support effort in providing education training health care and spiritual development to vulnerable children and families | $10,000 |
| Ukraine Volya Foundation | to support humanitarian aid and long-term support to Ukrainian children affected by the war | $10,000 |
| Inspiring Children Foundation | to help at-risk youth overcome mental health challenges | $10,000 |
| Tuskegee University | to support schools general fund and engineering program | $9,500 |
| University of Portland | to support schools Society of Women Engineers and Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and scholarship programs | $9,500 |
| Tektronix Employee Community Program | to support community activities of Tektronix employees | $7,982 |
| Texas A and M University | to support engineering program | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher Jon Bohn
- Matthew Ochs
- Shannon Wetzel
- Ashley Pearson
- Matt Ochs
- Jen Molnar
Questions people ask
Does Tektronix Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Tektronix Foundation give?
$453,000 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Tektronix Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Christopher Jon Bohn (Chairman & President), Matthew Ochs (Vice Chairman), Shannon Wetzel (Secretary & Trustee) and Ashley Pearson (Administrator) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Tektronix Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and human services.