The Firstenburg Foundation
EIN 680525464
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2016–2023
$11.2M
370 grants · $1.4M avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$25K
typical mid grants · $10K–$50K
grant size
22%
balanced · 58/264 multi-year
repeat
$39.8M
Assets (2023)
264
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
JENNIFER RHOADS
Phone
(360) 699-4212
Deadlines
THE FOUNDATION REPORTS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY JANUARY 31, APRIL 30, JULY 31, OR OCTOBER 31.
How to Apply
THE FOUNDATION FORM MUST BE COMPLETED INCLUDING INFORMATION REGARDING THE ORGANIZATION, PROJECT, BUDGET AND REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS.
Restrictions
NO GRANTS WILL BE GIVEN TO/FOR INDIVIDUALS, RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS WITHOUT QUALIFIED DOMESTIC 501(C)(3) REPRESENTATIVE, PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS, ENDOWMENTS, DINNERS/BALLS/TICKETED EVENTS, POLITICAL PURPOSES, LOBBYING ACTIVITIES OR PURPOSES OUTSIDE OF THE FOUNDATION'S FUNDING PRIORITES.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $1.1M | $36.3M | $2.6M | 33 |
| 2017 | $1.4M | $38.9M | $2.4M | 37 |
| 2018 | $1.7M | $34.6M | $1.1M | 55 |
| 2020 | $2.1M | $39.6M | $24K | 59 |
| 2021 | $1.7M | $44.4M | $4.3M | 59 |
| 2022 | $1.8M | $37.2M | $824K | 61 |
| 2023 | $1.4M | $39.8M | $2.0M | 66 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 370 grants on record
Minimum
$256
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$25K
Average
$30K
75th Pctl
$50K
Maximum
$500K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
JC
Joyce Chiles
7+ yrs
President
Leadership
JR
Jennifer Rhoads
2 yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
BF
Bruce Firstenburg
7+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
WF
William Firstenburg
7+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
JF
Jeffrey Wayne Firstebburg
5 yrs
Director
JF
Jeffrey William Firstenburg
5 yrs
Director
ML
Molly Linz
3 yrs
Director
SF
Shelly Firstenburg
5 yrs
Director
JC
Joyce Chiles
7+ yrs
President
Leadership
JR
Jennifer Rhoads
2 yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
MG
Marc Grignon
5 yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
BF
Bruce Firstenburg
7+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
WF
William Firstenburg
7+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
JF
Jeffrey William Firstenburg
5 yrs
Director
JF
Jeffrey Wayne Firstebburg
5 yrs
Director
SF
Shelly Firstenburg
5 yrs
Director
ML
Molly Linz
3 yrs
Director
JC
Joyce Chiles
7+ yrs
President
Leadership
MG
Marc Grignon
5 yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
BF
Bruce Firstenburg
7+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
WF
William Firstenburg
7+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
ML
Molly Linz
3 yrs
Director
SF
Shelly Firstenburg
5 yrs
Director
JF
Jeffrey Wayne Firstebburg
5 yrs
Director
JF
Jeffrey William Firstenburg
5 yrs
Director
JC
Joyce Chiles
7+ yrs
President
Leadership
MG
Marc Grignon
5 yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
BF
Bruce Firstenburg
7+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
WF
William Firstenburg
7+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
JF
Jeffrey Wayne Firstebburg
5 yrs
Director
JF
Jeffrey William Firstenburg
5 yrs
Director
SF
Shelly Firstenburg
5 yrs
Director
JC
Joyce Chiles
7+ yrs
President
Leadership
MG
Marc Grignon
5 yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
BF
Bruce Firstenburg
7+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
WF
William Firstenburg
7+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
SF
Shelly Firstenburg
5 yrs
Director
JF
Jeffrey Wayne Firstebburg
5 yrs
Director
JF
Jeffrey William Firstenburg
5 yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (370 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation of Southwest Washington | Vancouver, WA | $500,000 | REPRESENTING PARTICIPATION IN FUNDING FOR THE COVID RESPONSE FUND | 2020 |
| Clark College Foundation | Vancouver, WA | $400,000 | FIFTH & FINAL INSTALLMENT FOR CLARK COLLEGE DENTAL HYGIENE EDU | 2017 |
| Clark Community College Foundation | Vancouver, WA | $350,000 | for benefit of dental hygiene education and care center grant | 2016 |
| Clark County Food Bank | Vancouver, WA | $150,000 | FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE VISION CENTER WAREHOUSE | 2022 |
| New Hope Farms | Goldendale, WA | $140,000 | REPRESENTING THE FUNDING FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE NEW HOPE FARMS WELL | 2018 |
| De La Salle Catholic North High School | Portland, OR | $125,000 | IN SUPPORT OF BUILDING FOR TOMORROWS LEADERS PROJECT | 2021 |
| New Hope Farms | Goldendale, WA | $100,000 | FOR THE NEW ACTIVITY CENTER PROJECT | 2020 |
| Columbia River Mental Health Services | Vancouver, WA | $75,020 | FUNDING FOR THE STREET MEDICINE AND CRISIS TEAM PROGRAM | 2021 |
| The Children'S Center | Vancouver, WA | $75,000 | REPRESENTING THE 5TH AND FINAL INSTALLMENT OF A 5 YEAR COMMITMENT APPLIED TOWARD THE BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE CAMPAIGN | 2018 |
| Clark County Food Bank | Vancouver, WA | $75,000 | FOR THE FAMILY NUTRITION AND EDUCATION CENTER CAPITAL CAMPAIGN: FINAL INSTALL OF 4 YEAR PLEDGE | 2018 |
| Providence Childrens Health Foundation | Portland, OR | $75,000 | FUNDING TO BE APPLIED TOWARD THE PURCHASE OF A NINE PASSENGER SPECIALIZED VAN | 2021 |
| Sacred Earth Foundation | Goldendale, WA | $75,000 | IN SUPPORT OF THE CAMP YOUTH PROGRAM KITCHEN AND BATHHOUSE PROJECT | 2021 |
| Harpers Playground | Portland, OR | $75,000 | IN SUPPORT OF THE REBUILDING MARSHALL PARK PROJECT | 2021 |
| Clark County Food Bank | Vancouver, WA | $75,000 | FOR THE FAMILY NUTRITION AND EDUCATION CENTER CAPITAL CAMPAIGN: 3RD INSTALL OF 4 YEAR PLEDGE | 2017 |
| Lutheran Community Services Northwest | McMinnville, OR | $75,000 | TO SUPPORT CASE MANAGEMENT AND DIRECT NEEDS ASSOCIATED WITH AFGHAN REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT | 2022 |
| Northwest Association for Blind Athletes | Vancouver, WA | $70,000 | FUNDING TO BE APPLIED TOWARD THE PURCHASE OF ONE PASSENGER VAN AND TRAILER | 2021 |
| Fish of Vancouver | Vancouver, WA | $65,000 | TO BE APPLIED AS CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT STAFFING | 2023 |
| cdm caregiving services | vancouver, WA | $65,000 | for benefit of the aging with dignity capital campaign | 2016 |
| open house ministries | Vancouver, WA | $65,000 | For benefit of family resource center capital campaign | 2016 |
| Lan Su Chinese Garden | Portland, OR | $60,000 | FOR THE REPLACEMENT AND UPGRADE OF THE GARDENS IRRIGATION | 2020 |
| The Black Parent Initiative | portland, OR | $60,000 | for benefit of the black parent initiative growth & Technology development project | 2016 |
| Friends of the Children | Bend, OR | $60,000 | IN SUPPORT OF STRATEGIC EXPANSION IN CLARK COUNTY | 2017 |
| Black Parent Initiative | Portland, OR | $60,000 | FUNDING FOR THE GROWTH AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - FINAL PAYMENT | 2017 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Washington | Vancouver, WA | $59,535 | FOR TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Xchange Recovery | Battle Ground, WA | $54,450 | REPRESENTING THE FUNDING FOR FURNISHINGS FOR ITS COMMUNITY CENTER | 2018 |