Bancroft Foundation
Bancroft Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon. Its 2024 filing reports $176,000 in grants to 12 organizations, including groups working on homelessness, trail and habitat conservation, animal rescue, education, and youth development.
Bancroft Foundation at a glance
In short: Bancroft Foundation gave $176K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $176,000
- +19.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,667
- +29.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,709,689
- +12.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bancroft Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2831 Nw Cornell Drive, Portland, OR 97210
Phone: (503) 292-0931
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bancroft Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rose Haven ($50K). Together the top 10 received $175K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 25 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon (57%), West Virginia (23%), California (13%), Colorado (6%), and Virginia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bancroft Foundation gives
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 80% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $148K (2023) to $176K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $176K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rose Haven Portland, OR | The rescue for Abused and Homeless Women & Children | $50,000 |
| Appalachian Trail Conservancy Harpers Ferry, WV | Environment Protection | $40,000 |
| Forest Park Conservancy Portland, OR | Maintains trails, restores native habitat | $20,000 |
| The Pixie Project Portland, OR | Rescue of Dogs | $20,000 |
| Pacific Crest Trail Association Sacramento, CA | Support | $20,000 |
| Willamette Riverkeeper Portland, OR | Support | $10,000 |
| Crested Butte Mountain bike association Crested Butte, CO | Maintaining trails | $10,000 |
| Hoffman Institute Foundat San Rafael, CA | Research and education. | $3,000 |
| University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | Education | $1,000 |
| Virginia Maryland School of Veterinary Medicine Blacksburg, VA | Support | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,709,689 | $273,597 | $210,504 | $176,000 | 12 | $176,000 | $265,827 | $219,699 |
| 2023 | $4,178,223 | $1,054,140 | $181,052 | $147,500 | 13 | $147,500 | $107,190 | $175,320 |
| 2022 | $3,004,389 | $325,923 | $25,776 | — | — | $45 | $45,923 | $147,158 |
| 2021 | $2,999,988 | $3,000,008 | $3,390 | — | — | — | $8 | $45 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bancroft Foundation reported a distributable amount of $220K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with a range of stated missions. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy says it works to protect and cooperatively manage the Appalachian Trail and its corridor. The Pacific Crest Trail Association says it advocates for, connects people to, and conserves the Pacific Crest Trail. Willamette Riverkeeper describes work to advocate, educate, investigate, restore, and mobilize communities across the Willamette watershed. Ultimate Impact Inc says it empowers youth from underrepresented communities through ultimate.
Other 2024 grants included support for Rose Haven, described in the filing’s grant purpose as helping abused and homeless women and children; Forest Park Conservancy for trail maintenance and native habitat restoration; and The Pixie Project for dog rescue.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $176,000 across 12 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants were $50,000 to Rose Haven and $40,000 to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. Other notable grants were $20,000 each to Forest Park Conservancy, The Pixie Project, and Pacific Crest Trail Association, and $10,000 each to Willamette Riverkeeper and Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Amelia Simpson as founder, and Jed Schlanger and Donna Stephens as directors.
Bancroft Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donna Stephens
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jed Schlanger
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Amelia Simpson
Founder
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bancroft Foundation
How much does Bancroft Foundation give each year?
Bancroft Foundation gave $176K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $148K across 13 grants.
What is Bancroft Foundation's typical grant size?
Bancroft Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,667, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bancroft Foundation give grants?
Bancroft Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were West Virginia (23%) and California (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (5 grants).
Does Bancroft Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Bancroft Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (5 grants).
Who are Bancroft Foundation's largest grantees?
Bancroft Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Rose Haven ($50,000), Appalachian Trail Conservancy ($40,000) and Forest Park Conservancy ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bancroft Foundation?
Bancroft Foundation reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $176K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $220K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Bancroft Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with a range of stated missions. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy says it works to protect and cooperatively manage the Appalachian Trail and its corridor. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bancroft Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bancroft Foundation's EIN?
Bancroft Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3614186. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Bancroft Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Bancroft Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bancroft-foundation-morg_21546489404948529e6a03bc0217a40a
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