BENNER-GORDON FAMILY FOUNDATION dba MEMALOOSE HILLS FOUNDATION
BENNER-GORDON FAMILY FOUNDATION dba MEMALOOSE HILLS FOUNDATION is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $63K. Net investment income was $14K.
BENNER-GORDON FAMILY FOUNDATION dba MEMALOOSE HILLS FOUNDATION at a glance
In short: BENNER-GORDON FAMILY FOUNDATION dba MEMALOOSE HILLS FOUNDATION gave $63K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $63K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $62,918
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $62,918
- Median grant
- $62,918
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who BENNER-GORDON FAMILY FOUNDATION dba MEMALOOSE HILLS FOUNDATION funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Friends of the Columbia Gorge ($63K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $63K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Columbia Gorge Portland, OR | Environmental Conservation | $62,918 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $1,232 | $63,601 | $62,918 | 1 | $62,918 | $13,594 | — |
| 2020 | $60,715 | $1,418 | $2,894 | $2,800 | 3 | — | $824 | $2,433 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
BENNER-GORDON FAMILY FOUNDATION dba MEMALOOSE HILLS FOUNDATION is led by Richard Benner, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Richard Benner
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Churchill
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Janine Benner
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kate Wihtol
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lavinia Gordon
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liv Wihtol
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sarah Figliozzi
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 BENNER-GORDON FAMILY FOUNDATION dba MEMALOOSE HILLS FOUNDATION
How much does BENNER-GORDON FAMILY FOUNDATION dba MEMALOOSE HILLS FOUNDATION give each year?
BENNER-GORDON FAMILY FOUNDATION dba MEMALOOSE HILLS FOUNDATION gave $63K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is BENNER-GORDON FAMILY FOUNDATION dba MEMALOOSE HILLS FOUNDATION?
BENNER-GORDON FAMILY FOUNDATION dba MEMALOOSE HILLS FOUNDATION is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Portland, OR.
Where does BENNER-GORDON FAMILY FOUNDATION dba MEMALOOSE HILLS FOUNDATION operate?
BENNER-GORDON FAMILY FOUNDATION dba MEMALOOSE HILLS FOUNDATION has awarded grants in Oregon.
What is BENNER-GORDON FAMILY FOUNDATION dba MEMALOOSE HILLS FOUNDATION's EIN?
BENNER-GORDON FAMILY FOUNDATION dba MEMALOOSE HILLS FOUNDATION's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1280384. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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