Fairbridge Foundation
Fairbridge Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lake Oswego, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $606K. Net investment income was $1.7M.
Fairbridge Foundation at a glance
In short: Fairbridge Foundation gave $606K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $303K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $605,600
- -14.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $302,800
- +28.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $302,800
- Total assets
- $12,531,401
- +9.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Fairbridge Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Financial Beginnings ($500K). Together the top 2 received $606K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 24 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Fairbridge Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 131% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $382K (2020) to $706K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $606K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Beginnings Portland, OR | Financial Literacy Programs for Children | $500,000 |
| Salvation Army Happy Valley, OR | Shelter for Women | $105,600 |
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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 | $12,531,401 | $1,751,428 | $696,870 | $605,600 | 2 | $615,554 | $1,673,682 | $468,117 |
| 2023 | $11,476,843 | $444,573 | $784,934 | $705,600 | 3 | $709,144 | $166,292 | $484,173 |
| 2022 | $11,817,204 | $613,556 | $729,140 | $605,600 | 2 | $605,600 | $436,368 | $568,670 |
| 2021 | $11,932,788 | $1,590,560 | $774,698 | $655,600 | 14 | $655,600 | $1,491,382 | $643,683 |
| 2020 | $11,116,926 | $3,279,794 | $524,282 | $381,600 | 3 | — | $394,882 | $483,756 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fairbridge Foundation reported a distributable amount of $468K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fairbridge Foundation is led by John A. Stirek Sr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John A. Stirek Sr.
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Alan Stirek Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terri J. Travis
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Soma
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Fairbridge Foundation
How much does Fairbridge Foundation give each year?
Fairbridge Foundation gave $606K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $706K across 3 grants.
How large is Fairbridge Foundation?
Fairbridge Foundation reported $12.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $616K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $468K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Fairbridge Foundation operate?
Fairbridge Foundation has awarded grants in California, Indiana, Nebraska, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas.
What is Fairbridge Foundation's EIN?
Fairbridge Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1992271. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Fairbridge Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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