Columbia Pacific Foundation
Columbia Pacific Foundation is a private foundation, based in Vancouver, WA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 7 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $24K.
Columbia Pacific Foundation at a glance
In short: Columbia Pacific Foundation gave $1.1M across 7 grants in 2020 (avg $154K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $1,075,000
- Grants made (2020)
- 7
- Average grant
- $153,571
- Median grant
- $120,000
- Primary geography
- Oregon (71% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Columbia Pacific Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Clark College Foundation ($310K). Together the top 7 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 7 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 7 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clark College Foundation Vancouver, WA | Educational Scholarships | $310,000 |
| Oregon Tech Foundation Klamath Falls, OR | Educational Scholarships | $310,000 |
| PCC Foundation Portland, OR | Educational Scholarships | $175,000 |
| Rogue Community College Foundation Grants Pass, OR | Educational Scholarships | $120,000 |
| PSU Foundation Portland, OR | Educational Scholarships | $100,000 |
| Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR | Educational Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Naumes Relief Fund Medford, OR | Releif fund for farmers and ee's displaced due to 2020 almeda fire | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $22,607 | $1,085,758 | $1,075,000 | 7 | $23,841 | $32,883 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Columbia Pacific Foundation reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Columbia Pacific Foundation is led by Robert Maclellan, Chairman on the 2020 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Robert Maclellan
Chairman
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Towery
Director
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Webber
Director
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gay Maclellan
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Columbia Pacific Foundation
How much does Columbia Pacific Foundation give each year?
Columbia Pacific Foundation gave $1.1M across 7 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Columbia Pacific Foundation's typical grant size?
Columbia Pacific Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $120,000, and its average grant was $153,571, across 7 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Columbia Pacific Foundation give grants?
Columbia Pacific Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (2 grants).
Does Columbia Pacific Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Columbia Pacific Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Scholarships" (6 grants).
Who are Columbia Pacific Foundation's largest grantees?
Columbia Pacific Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Clark College Foundation ($310,000), Oregon Tech Foundation ($310,000) and PCC Foundation ($175,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How much is Columbia Pacific Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Columbia Pacific Foundation reported a distributable amount of $33K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Columbia Pacific Foundation's EIN?
Columbia Pacific Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1539123. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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