Foundation IV
Foundation IV is a private foundation focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Sherwood, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $12K.
Foundation IV at a glance
In short: Foundation IV gave $12K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $4,000
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Primary geography
- Oregon (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Foundation IV funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was SW Bible Church ($5K). Together the top 3 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SW Bible Church Beaverton, OR | Dissolution of assets | $4,500 |
| Public Safety Chaplaincy Beaverton, OR | Dissolution of assets | $4,500 |
| Mission First Alliance Cleveland, TN | Dissolution of assets | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $7,471 | $20,982 | $12,000 | 3 | $12,000 |
| 2023 | $13,511 | $7,912 | $3,311 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $8,910 | $10,930 | $2,020 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation IV is led by Jason Sery, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jason Sery
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Gary Dozier
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jake Shafer
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Mike Vorberg
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Steve McNally
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Steve Wong
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jennifer Sery
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jack Sery (2022–2023) — Marketing
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Foundation IV
How much does Foundation IV give each year?
Foundation IV gave $12K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Foundation IV's typical grant size?
Foundation IV's median grant in 2024 was $4,500, and its average grant was $4,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Foundation IV give grants?
Foundation IV gives mostly in Oregon: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Beaverton, OR (2 grants).
Does Foundation IV give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Foundation IV's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Dissolution of assets" (3 grants).
What is Foundation IV?
Foundation IV is a private foundation focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Sherwood, OR.
What is Foundation IV's EIN?
Foundation IV's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2940344. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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 2022–2024
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