Hibler Franke Foundation
Hibler Franke Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon. In its 2024 filing, it reported making grants to preselected charitable organizations and stated that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Hibler Franke Foundation at a glance
In short: Hibler Franke Foundation gave $255K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Oregon. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $255,000
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- -4.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,591
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,461,994
- +8.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (4 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- 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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hibler Franke Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2336 Ne 30Th Ave, Portland, OR 97212
Phone: (503) 803-1068
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hibler Franke Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was James Beard Public Market ($25K). Together the top 10 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 98 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Hibler Franke Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 22 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 67% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $153K (2020) to $255K (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $255K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| James Beard Public Market Portland, OR | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| North by Northeast Community Health Center Portland, OR | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| University of Oregon Foundation Eugene, OR | Scholarship Fund | $20,000 |
| Oregon Food Bank Portland, OR | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Bird Alliance of Oregon Portland, OR | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital Inc Portland, OR | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Forest Park Conservancy Portland, OR | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| In a Landscape Portland, OR | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Portland, OR | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| New Avenues for Youth Portland, OR | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $5,461,994 | $707,029 | $272,893 | $255,000 | 22 | $260,115 | $700,751 | $385,520 |
| 2023 | $5,027,858 | $432,949 | $258,665 | $247,500 | 23 | $250,935 | $428,219 | $350,291 |
| 2022 | $4,853,574 | $179,244 | $226,552 | $217,763 | 22 | $219,978 | $177,370 | $348,985 |
| 2021 | $4,900,882 | $756,214 | $186,287 | $177,500 | 15 | $179,230 | $405,212 | $311,466 |
| 2020 | $4,330,955 | $798,243 | $162,782 | $153,000 | 16 | — | $473,996 | $251,680 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hibler Franke Foundation reported a distributable amount of $386K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work, as described by the grantees, includes hunger relief, youth homelessness services, bird and river conservation, parks, public broadcasting, classical music, higher education, and health research.
For example, Oregon Food Bank describes its mission as eliminating hunger and its root causes. New Avenues for Youth says it is dedicated to ending youth homelessness. WaterWatch of Oregon describes its work as protecting and restoring streamflows in Oregon rivers, while Bird Alliance of Oregon says it promotes the protection of native birds, wildlife, and habitats. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $255,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Its largest listed grants included $25,000 each to James Beard Public Market and North by Northeast Community Health Center for general operating support; $20,000 to the University of Oregon Foundation for a scholarship fund; and $15,000 to Oregon Food Bank for general operating support.
Other 2024 grants included $10,000 each to Bird Alliance of Oregon, DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital, Forest Park Conservancy, In a Landscape, Meals on Wheels, New Avenues for Youth, OHSU Foundation, Oregon Public Broadcasting, WaterWatch of Oregon, and Portland Parks Foundation. The listed purposes included general operating support and, for OHSU Foundation, Brain Institute research.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gary W Hibler as officer and director; Jane A Hibler as secretary, treasurer, and director; Brian Kelly Hibler as president and director; and Kristin L Hibler as director.
Hibler Franke Foundation is led by Brian Kelly Hibler, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian Kelly Hibler
President & Director
Director → Officer & Director, 2022
Officer & Director → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary W. Hibler
Officer & Director
President → President & Director, 2021
President & Director → Officer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane A. Hibler
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, Treasurer & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin L. Hibler
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 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 Hibler Franke Foundation
How much does Hibler Franke Foundation give each year?
Hibler Franke Foundation gave $255K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $248K across 23 grants.
What is Hibler Franke Foundation's typical grant size?
Hibler Franke Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,591, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hibler Franke Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Hibler Franke Foundation give grants?
Hibler Franke Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (20 grants).
Does Hibler Franke Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of Hibler Franke Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hibler Franke Foundation's largest grantees?
Hibler Franke Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include James Beard Public Market ($25,000), North by Northeast Community Health Center ($25,000) and University of Oregon Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hibler Franke Foundation?
Hibler Franke Foundation reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $260K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $386K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Hibler Franke Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work, as described by the grantees, includes hunger relief, youth homelessness services, bird and river conservation, parks, public broadcasting, classical music, higher education, and health research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hibler Franke Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hibler Franke Foundation's EIN?
Hibler Franke Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1241201. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hibler Franke Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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