Tennesen Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tennesen Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bremerton, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $52,500 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $28,000. 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$52,500
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$28,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $46,620 the year before.
100% 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 | $34,000 | 5 | $910,467 |
| 2024 | $46,620 | 5 | $969,643 |
| 2025 | $52,500 | 9 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Tennesen Family 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 Tennesen Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 7 | $44,500 |
| California | 1 | $6,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Saviour's Lutheran Church Our Saviour's Lutheran Church | Religious and spiritual development | $28,000 |
| Borrego Lutheran Church Borrego Lutheran Church | Religious and spiritual development | $6,000 |
| Pilgrim Lutheran Church Pilgrim Lutheran Church | Religious and spiritual develoopment | $6,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission Union Gospel Mission | Religious and spiritual development | $2,500 |
| Samaritan's Purse Samaritan's Purse | Religious and spiritual development | $2,000 |
| Fishline Fishline | Religious and spiritual development | $2,000 |
| Bremerton Foodline Bremerton Foodline | Religious and spiritual development | $2,000 |
| Spokane Food Bank Spokane Food Bank | Religious and spiritual development | $2,000 |
| PT Townsend Food Bank PT Townsend Food Bank | Religious and spiritual development | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Beth K Cornish
- Terry M Tennesen
- Philip C Cornish
- Linda Tennesen
Questions people ask
Does Tennesen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tennesen Family Foundation give?
$52,500 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Tennesen Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Beth K Cornish (President), Terry M Tennesen (Director), Philip C Cornish (Director/Vp/) and Linda Tennesen (Director).
What does Tennesen Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and food and hunger.