The Kinsman Foundation
EIN 930861885 Private Foundation
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2017–2023
$7.2M
618 grants · $1.0M avg/year
based on 7 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $5K–$15K
grant size
50%
supporter · 124/247 multi-year
repeat
$23.6M
Assets (2023)
247
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
SARA BAILEY
Phone
(503) 654-1668
Deadlines
SUBMISSION DEADLINES VARY AND ARE DETAILED ON THE WEBSITE.
How to Apply
TO APPLY FOR A 2022 GRANT OR A 2023 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.
Restrictions
GRANTS 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.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $1.2M | $26.7M | $1.6M | 103 |
| 2018 | $1.2M | $23.4M | $1.4M | 103 |
| 2020 | $1.2M | $26.0M | $1.9M | 103 |
| 2021 | $1.2M | $27.9M | $1.9M | 100 |
| 2022 | $1.2M | $23.6M | $3.1M | 105 |
| 2023 | $1.2M | $23.6M | $363K | 104 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 618 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$10K
Average
$12K
75th Pctl
$15K
Maximum
$80K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (618 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Health & Science University Foundation | Portland, OR | $80,000 | HEALTH CARE TRAINING PROGRAM | 2018 |
| Oregon Health & Science University Foundation | Portland, OR | $80,000 | HEALTH CARE TRAINING PROGRAM | 2020 |
| Oregon Health & Science University Foundation | Portland, OR | $80,000 | HEALTH CARE TRAINING PROGRAM | 2021 |
| Oregon Health & Science University Foundation | Portland, OR | $80,000 | HEALTH CARE TRAINING PROGRAM | 2023 |
| Oregon Health & Science University Foundation | Portland, OR | $80,000 | HEALTH CARE TRAINING PROGRAM | 2017 |
| Oregon Health & Science University Foundation | Portland, OR | $80,000 | HEALTH CARE TRAINING PROGRAM | 2022 |
| Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine | Cave Junction, OR | $50,000 | SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | 2018 |
| Cumberland Community Events Center | Albany, OR | $50,000 | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2022 |
| Wildlife Center of the North Coast | Astoria, OR | $45,000 | WILDLIFE REHABILITATION | 2017 |
| Literary Arts Inc | Portland, OR | $43,500 | ARTISTIC SALARIES | 2023 |
| Restore Oregon Inc | Portland, OR | $40,500 | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2020 |
| Cascades Raptor Center | Eugene, OR | $40,000 | WILDLIFE REHABILITATION | 2018 |
| Restore Oregon Inc | Portland, OR | $40,000 | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2021 |
| Restore Oregon Inc | Portland, OR | $40,000 | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2023 |
| Restore Oregon Inc | Portland, OR | $40,000 | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2022 |
| Forests Forever Inc | Oregon City, OR | $35,000 | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2018 |
| Camp Fire Columbia | Portland, OR | $35,000 | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2023 |
| State of Oregon Department of State Police | Salem, OR | $35,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2017 |
| Episcopal Diocese of Eastern Oregon | COVE, OR | $35,000 | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2022 |
| Mark Prairie Historical Society | Canby, OR | $35,000 | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2022 |
| Mount Angel Abbey | Saint Benedict, OR | $33,350 | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2018 |
| Mount Angel Abbey | Saint Benedict, OR | $33,325 | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2020 |
| Turtle Ridge Wildlife Center | Salem, OR | $33,000 | WILDLIFE REHABILITATION | 2020 |
| Historic Preservation League of Oregon | Portland, OR | $30,000 | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2018 |
| Applegate House Heritage Arts & Education Inc | Yoncalla, OR | $30,000 | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | 2021 |
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