Helen B Sutherland Foundation
Helen B Sutherland Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5K in total assets. Net investment income was $21.
Helen B Sutherland Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $5,321
- -11.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $21
- -62.5% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $21
- Expenses (2024)
- $690
- -95.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Helen B Sutherland Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Helen B Sutherland Foundation gives
- Giving fell 54% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2022) to $28K (2020). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chance to Become - Columbia Learning Center St Helens, OR | Education | $8,815 |
| Oregon Historical Society Portland, OR | Cultural and Historical Preservation | $2,500 |
| Caldera Arts Portland, OR | Promotion of Arts | $1,500 |
Ready to take the next step with Helen B Sutherland Foundation?
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 | $5,321 | $21 | $690 | — | — | — | $21 | $291 |
| 2023 | $5,990 | $56 | $14,260 | $12,815 | 3 | $12,815 | — | $765 |
| 2022 | $20,194 | $24 | $3,457 | $1,000 | 2 | $1,000 | $24 | $1,119 |
| 2021 | $23,627 | $3 | $14,847 | $13,100 | 3 | $13,100 | $3 | $1,416 |
| 2020 | $38,471 | $5 | $29,052 | $27,650 | 9 | — | $5 | $2,573 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Helen B Sutherland Foundation reported a distributable amount of $291 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Helen B Sutherland Foundation is led by C. Scott Howard, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
C. Scott Howard
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy Howard
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Howard
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucy E. Kivel
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 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 Helen B Sutherland Foundation
How large is Helen B Sutherland Foundation?
Helen B Sutherland Foundation reported $5K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $21.
What is Helen B Sutherland Foundation?
Helen B Sutherland Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Portland, OR. It holds $5K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Helen B Sutherland Foundation operate?
Helen B Sutherland Foundation has awarded grants in California, Oregon.
How much is Helen B Sutherland Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Helen B Sutherland Foundation reported a distributable amount of $291 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Helen B Sutherland Foundation's EIN?
Helen B Sutherland Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4377765. 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 November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Helen B Sutherland Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
The Oregon Community Foundation
Portland, OR
The Oregon Community Foundation funds Oregon nonprofits and community-serving projects across education, health, arts and culture, housing, economic and community vitality, and the environment. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,000, with awards ranging from about $5,000 to nearly $8 million; applications are accepted through specific grant programs and cycles, but the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$3.3B
Grants
2,149
Total Given
$171.4M
Rose E Tucker Charitable Trust
Milwaukee, WI
The Rose E Tucker Charitable Trust funds education, health and welfare, community development, social services, and arts and culture, with an emphasis on the Portland metropolitan area; most recent grants went to Oregon organizations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,500 to $250,000, with a median of $7,500. The 2024 filing says there are no deadlines and directs applicants to contact the trust; it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$15.8M
Grants
107
Total Given
$1.6M
Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation
Wilsonville, OR
The Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation supports Oregon nonprofits working in education, community, arts and creativity, health, and well-being, often through unrestricted operating grants. Its 2024 grants had a median of $18,000, though awards ranged widely; it also has a Washington Fund for organizations serving Washington and/or Oregon. Its primary grant programs open in January and June; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$374.9M
Grants
663
Total Given
$20.5M
M J Murdock Charitable Trust
Vancouver, WA
The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust funds nonprofit capacity-building and projects in arts and culture, civic and community services, education, health and environmental stewardship, and scientific research across Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Its 2024 median grant was $87,000, with awards ranging from $4,000 to about $1.55 million. Eligible organizations can submit a Letter of Inquiry; full applications are by invitation.
Assets
$2.0B
Grants
797
Total Given
$116.6M
The Roundhouse Foundation
Sisters, OR
The Roundhouse Foundation supports innovative arts and culture, environmental stewardship, social services, and education projects that benefit rural Oregon and Tribal communities. Its typical grant is around $10,000 overall; Open Call awards are usually about $2,501–$30,000, and Small Grants range from $500–$2,500.
Assets
$344.5M
Grants
621
Total Given
$15.6M
King Family Foundation
Portland, OR
The King Family Foundation funds charitable organizations working in areas including education, food assistance, and support for children and families, with most of its giving in Oregon. Its 2025 grants ranged from $250 to $20,000, with a median of $1,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$328K
Grants
22
Total Given
$48K
More similar funders
More Funders in Oregon
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Helen B Sutherland Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Helen B Sutherland Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?