The Oregon Scottish Rite Educ Fdn
Accepts applications
The Oregon Scottish Rite Educ Fdn is a private foundation in Portaland, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $128,212 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$128,212
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$3.4 million
How to apply
| Contact | Eckhard Gazow 709 SW 15th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (503) 228-7827, orientcfo@portlandsr.com |
| What to submit | Written scholarship requests. |
| Deadlines | Scholarship requests open december 1st and close march 30th of the succeeding year. |
| Restrictions | Students attending higher educational institutions. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Oregon Scottish Rite Educ Fdn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 21 | $59,712 |
| California | 4 | $30,000 |
| Idaho | 5 | $11,500 |
| Arizona | 2 | $6,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $3,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $3,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,212 |
| Individual | Donation | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ted Balestreri
- Charles Adams
- James Lamb
- Eckhard Gazow
- Mel Lambert
- Nick Jones
- Chris Ritzau
- Frank Drew
Questions people ask
Does The Oregon Scottish Rite Educ Fdn accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Scholarship requests open december 1st and close march 30th of the succeeding year..
How much does The Oregon Scottish Rite Educ Fdn give?
$128,212 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Oregon Scottish Rite Educ Fdn?
Its 2025 filing lists Ted Balestreri (President), Charles Adams (Vice Preside), James Lamb (Secretary) and Eckhard Gazow (Treasurer) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Oregon Scottish Rite Educ Fdn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.