The Pyle-Deforest Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Pyle-Deforest Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $154,515 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $33,771 and the largest $83,580. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$154,515
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$33,771
- Largest grant$83,580
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $106,935 the year before.
25% of its 2025 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 | $75,090 | 6 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $106,935 | 4 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $154,515 | 4 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
The Pyle-Deforest 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.
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in Oregon. It also paid $3,393 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 3 | $151,122 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vision Quilt | Charitable Needs | $83,580 |
| Friends of Senegal | Charitable Needs | $58,042 |
| Others 1000 | Chritable Needs | $9,500 |
| Maison de la Gare | Charitable Needs | $3,393 |
Officers and trustees
- Leon Pyle
- Cathy DeForest
Questions people ask
Does The Pyle-Deforest Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Pyle-Deforest Foundation give?
$154,515 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $33,771.
Who runs The Pyle-Deforest Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Leon Pyle (Trustee) and Cathy DeForest (Trustee).