FIRST STORY PROVIDES QUALITY AFFORDABLE HOUSING THROUGH A 30-YEAR, ZERO-INTEREST AND ZERO-DOWN HOME LOAN TO LOWER-INCOME FAMILIES (DEFINED AS BELOW 80% OF AREA MEDIAN INCOME). IN ADDITION, FIRST STORY PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS, PERSONS IN NEED AND AT-RISK YOUTH AND FUNDING FOR HOUSING/SHELTER SERVICES, HUNGER RELIEF, EMERGENCY AID, AND/OR SUPPORT TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ALIGNED WITH THE CORPORATIONS MISSION.
Key facts about First Story
- EIN
- 91-1755886
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $214,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- Average grant
- $35,750
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $24,294,127
- Primary geography
- Oregon (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026.
Who First Story funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for First Story's 6 itemized 2024 grants were Oregon (88%) and Washington (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bend, OR (2 grants). None of its 6 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Low-Income Assistance" (6 grants).
How First Story gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−18%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$24.3M
+11.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$215K
-27.2% YoY
Grant Count
6
+500.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$36K
-87.9% YoY
About First Story
Based on IRS filings
First Story is a nonprofit organization focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Bend, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $24.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $215K. Net investment income was $233K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 6 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $24,294,127 | $21,809,355 | $19,966,948 |
| Revenue | $4,843,342 | $4,523,613 | $4,453,023 |
| Expenses | $2,468,601 | $2,693,587 | $2,465,872 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $233,495 | $126,576 | $70,021 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Public Charity ($171,500), Friends of Disabled Veterans ($10,000), Helping Captives ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PUBLIC CHARITY Bend, OR | Low-Income Assistance | $171,500 |
| Friends of Disabled Veterans Prosser, WA | Low-Income Assistance | $10,000 |
| Helping Captives Spokane Valley, WA | Low-Income Assistance | $10,000 |
| St Vincent DePaul Lane County Eugene, OR | Low-Income Assistance | $10,000 |
| Clear Mourning Bend, OR | Low-Income Assistance | $7,000 |
| VA Local 598 Bikes for Tikes Pasco, WA | Low-Income Assistance | $6,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Slape | Trustee | 4 | — |
| Levi Means | Trustee | 4 | — |
| Dennis Murphy | Trustee | 4 | — |
| Steve Klingman | Trustee | 4 | — |
| Hayden Watson | Trustee | 4 | — |
| Scott Knox | Trustee | 4 | — |
| Darrin Willard | Trustee | 4 | — |
| Megan Langer | Trustee | 4 | — |
| Mathew Robinson | President | 4 | — |
| Alan Stewart | Treasurer | 4 | — |
| Alicia Moore | Secretary | 4 | — |
| Claire Duncan | Executive Director | 40 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Story?
First Story is a nonprofit organization focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Bend, OR. It holds $24.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is First Story?
As of 2024, First Story holds $24.3M in total assets with $4.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $215K in 2024.
Where does First Story operate?
First Story has awarded grants in Oregon, Washington.
What size grants does First Story award?
In 2024, First Story awarded 6 grants totaling $215K — an average of about $36K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is First Story's EIN?
First Story's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1755886. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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