The Kinsman Foundation
Accepts applications
The Kinsman Foundation is a private foundation in Milwaukie, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 104 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $80,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.2 million
- Number of grants104
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$25.3 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
42% 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 | $1.2 million | 104 | $23.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 104 | $24.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 104 | $25.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sara Bailey 3727 SE Spaulding Ave, Milwaukie, OR 97267 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (503) 654-1668 |
| What to submit | To apply for a 2026 grant or a 2027 arts, culture and the humanities grant please visit our website, www.kinsmanfoundation.org, and navigate to the page named application guidelines; contact our office by phone or mail; or email grants@kinsmanfoundation.org to have a detailed description of our grantmaking process and policies. We strongly prefer initial letters of inquiry submitted through the grant application software on our website, but they may be submitted by mail, email, or fax. |
| Deadlines | Submission deadlines vary and are detailed on the website. |
| Restrictions | Grants are awarded for these purposes: historic preservation, primarily architectural preservation native wildlife rehabilitation and appreciation, particularly rehabilitation programs providing urgent care for native wildlife; and appreciation programs that promote individuals' stewardship, understanding and enjoyment of native wildlife arts, culture and the humanities; emphasizing theater, photography and literary arts. An important element of all grants is a benefit to the public at large, rather than to specialized populations or groups. Grants are awarded only to tax-exempt non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations and government agencies. The geographical area for our grants is Oregon and southern Washington. |
What The Kinsman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 97 | $1.2 million |
| Washington | 4 | $40,500 |
| Utah | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Health & Science University Foundation | Health care training program | $80,000 |
| Restore Oregon Inc | Historic preservation | $40,000 |
| Literary Arts Inc | Historic preservation | $33,250 |
| Friends of Santiam Pass Ski Lodge | Historic preservation | $25,000 |
| On Golden Rescue | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Restore Oregon Inc | Historic preservation | $25,000 |
| Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine | Scientific research | $24,000 |
| Bird Alliance of Oregon Inc | Wildlife rehabilitation | $20,000 |
| Bend Metropolitan Parks and Recreation District | Historic preservation | $20,000 |
| Broadway Rose Theatre Company | Artistic performances | $20,000 |
| Crag Rats | Historic preservation | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Historic Carus Schoolhouse | Historic preservation | $20,000 |
| Miracle Theatre Group | Artistic performances | $20,000 |
| Nordic Northwest | Historic preservation | $20,000 |
| Oaks Park Association | Historic preservation | $20,000 |
| Old Church Society Inc | Historic preservation | $20,000 |
| Oregon Public Broadcasting | Artistic media programming | $20,000 |
| Oregon Shakespeare Festival Association | Artistic performances | $20,000 |
| Portland Center Stage | Artistic performances | $20,000 |
| Upward Bound Camp for Persons With Special Needs Inc | Historic preservation | $20,000 |
| Wildlife Center of the North Coast | Wildlife rehabilitation | $20,000 |
| Willamette Heritage Center | Historic preservation | $20,000 |
| Chintimini Wildlife Center | Wildlife rehabilitation | $18,000 |
| Covenant Presbyterian Church | Historic preservation | $18,000 |
| Oregon Council for the Humanities | Artistic meetings | $18,000 |
| Artists Repertory Theatre | Artistic performances | $17,500 |
| Alberta Abbey Foundation | Historic preservation | $15,000 |
| Badger Run Wildlife Rehab | Wildlife rehabilitation | $15,000 |
| Cascades Raptor Center | Wildlife rehabilitation | $15,000 |
| City of Weston Oregon | Historic preservation | $15,000 |
| Helix Advancement Partnership Network | Historic preservation | $15,000 |
| Portland Institute for Contemporary Art | Artistic performances | $15,000 |
| Southern Oregon Friends of Hospice | Historic preservation | $15,000 |
| Third Rail Repertory Theatre | Artistic performances | $15,000 |
| Whiteside Theatre Foundation | Historic preservation | $15,000 |
| Imago the Theatre Mask Ensemble | Artistic performances | $14,000 |
| Profile Theatre Project | Artistic performances | $13,500 |
| Oregon Center for the Photographic Arts Inc | Photographic exhibition | $13,000 |
| HAND2MOUTH | Artistic performances | $12,500 |
| Blue Mountain Wildlife | Wildlife rehabilitation | $12,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Keith Kinsman
- Sara Bailey
- Jack Schwab
- Jennifer Winter
- Carey Rausch
- Shelley Bailey
Questions people ask
Does The Kinsman Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Submission deadlines vary and are detailed on the website..
How much does The Kinsman Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 104 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Kinsman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Keith Kinsman (President), Sara Bailey (Vice President), Jack Schwab (Secretary) and Jennifer Winter (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Kinsman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and health.