Private foundation · EIN 93-0861885

The Kinsman Foundation

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Milwaukie, OR

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Tax year 2024 (period ending 2024-12-31) · Filed with IRS 2025 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202511349349103856
Total assets (EOY)$19,022,427
Grants paid$1,193,461
Typical (median) grant$10,000
Grants listed104
Giving in home state (OR)95%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K13
$5K–$25K86
$25K–$100K5
$100K+0

Smallest $500 · Largest $80,000

Geographic focus

OR
95%
WA
4%
NY
0%
UT
0%
DC
0%

Common purposes

artistichistoricpreservationperformanceswildliferehabilitationpublicexclusivelymeetingsorganizationalexhibitionsalariesappreciationhealthcare

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$1,221,264$19,826,125104
2024$1,193,461$19,022,427104

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactSARA BAILEY
Address3727 SE SPAULDING AVE, MILWAUKIE, OR, 97267
Phone5036541668
Form & materialsTO APPLY FOR A 2025 GRANT OR A 2026 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.
DeadlinesSUBMISSION DEADLINES VARY AND ARE DETAILED ON THE WEBSITE.
RestrictionsGRANTS 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.

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2024.

Top recipients (tax year 2024)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Oregon Health & Science University FoundationPORTLAND, ORHEALTH CARE TRAINING PROGRAM$80,000
Astoria Arts And Movement CenterASTORIA, ORHISTORIC PRESERVATION$40,000
Restore Oregon IncPORTLAND, ORHISTORIC PRESERVATION$40,000
Literary Arts IncPORTLAND, ORARTISTIC FACILITY IMPROVEMENT$33,250
Davids Chair Outdoor Mobility SystemsWHITE CITY, WAGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$25,000
Oregon Institute Of Science And MedicineCAVE JUNCTION, ORSCIENTIFIC RESEARCH$24,000
Bosco-Milligan FoundationPORTLAND, ORHISTORIC PRESERVATION$20,000
Broadway Rose Theatre CompanyTIGARD, ORARTISTIC PERFORMANCES$20,000
First Presbyterian Church CorvallisCORVALLIS, ORHISTORIC PRESERVATION$20,000
Friends Of Santiam Pass Ski LodgeSISTERS, ORHISTORIC PRESERVATION$20,000
Imago The Theatre Mask EnsemblePORTLAND, ORARTISTIC PERFORMANCES$20,000
Maxville Heritage Interpretive CenterENTERPRISE, ORHISTORIC PRESERVATION$20,000
Miracle Theatre GroupPORTLAND, ORARTISTIC PERFORMANCES$20,000
Oregon Bird AlliancePORTLAND, ORWILDLIFE REHABILITATION$20,000
Oregon Public BroadcastingPORTLAND, ORARTISTIC MEDIA PROGRAMMING$20,000
Oregon Shakespeare Festival AssociationASHLAND, ORARTISTIC PERFORMANCES$20,000
Portland Center StagePORTLAND, ORARTISTIC PERFORMANCES$20,000
Upward Bound Camp For Persons With Special Needs IncGATES, ORHISTORIC PRESERVATION$20,000
Chintimini Wildlife CenterCORVALLIS, ORWILDLIFE REHABILITATION$18,000
Oregon Council For The HumanitiesPORTLAND, ORARTISTIC MEETINGS$18,000
Artists Repertory TheatrePORTLAND, ORARTISTIC PERFORMANCES$17,500
Wildlife Center Of The North CoastASTORIA, ORWILDLIFE REHABILITATION$17,000
Weston Area Development AssociationWESTON, ORHISTORIC PRESERVATION$16,700
American Wildlife FoundationMOLALLA, ORWILDLIFE REHABILITATION$15,000
Badger Run Wildlife RehabKLAMATH FALLS, ORWILDLIFE REHABILITATION$15,000
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