Divination Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in PORTLAND, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14K
+2.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1K
+4060.0% YoY
Grant Count
2
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$520
+1980.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Divination Foundation reported a distributable amount of $559 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Divination Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Divination Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in PORTLAND, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,607 | $13,310 | $7,736 |
| Revenue | $50,224 | $70,440 | $50,885 |
| Expenses | $49,927 | $64,866 | $50,567 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $19,540 | $26,025 | $24,727 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $559 | $591 | $651 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Pacific Whale Foundation ($1,000), Unity of Maui ($40).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unity of Maui Wailuku, HI | program support | $40 |
| Pacific Whale Foundation Wailuku, HI | support of non-profit cause | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul O Brien | Exec Director | 30 | — |
| Nayana Jennings | Director | 10 | — |
| Jewel Mlnarik | Director | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Divination Foundation?
Divination Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in PORTLAND, OR. It holds $14K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Divination Foundation?
As of 2024, Divination Foundation holds $14K in total assets with $50K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $1K in 2024.
Where does Divination Foundation operate?
Divination Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Hawaii, Minnesota, New York, Oregon.
What size grants does Divination Foundation award?
In 2024, Divination Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $1K — an average of about $520 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Divination Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Divination Foundation reported a distributable amount of $559 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Divination Foundation's EIN?
Divination Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8725258. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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