The Hollis Foundation is a supporting organization of The Oregon Community Foundation (OCF). The Foundation makes grants that further the mission of OCF which is to improve lives of all Oregonians through the power of philanthropy.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$147.5M
+65.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.1M
+63.5% YoY
Grant Count
13
+44.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$240K
+13.2% YoY
About Hollis Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Hollis Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PORTLAND, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $147.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $3.1M. Net investment income was $5.4M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $147,453,966 | $89,374,274 | $70,030,139 |
| Revenue | $50,560,741 | $10,540,843 | $-82,532 |
| Expenses | $6,116,613 | $3,173,320 | $2,994,082 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,357,866 | $1,921,096 | $-82,532 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Oregon Community Foundation ($1,000,000), Columbia Land Trust ($500,000), Wood River Land Trust Company ($400,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Black Oregon Land Trust Corbett, OR | Environment | $15,000 |
| Gray Family Foundation Portland, OR | K12 Education | $50,000 |
| Wood River Land Trust Company Hailey, ID | Environment | $400,000 |
| 1000 Friends of Oregon Portland, OR | Environment | $100,000 |
| Lomakatsi Restoration Project Ashland, OR | Environment | $75,000 |
| Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts Portland, OR | Environment | $50,000 |
| Willamette Falls Trust Oregon City, OR | Environment | $100,000 |
| Columbia Land Trust Vancouver, WA | Environment | $500,000 |
| Oregon Agricultural Trust Salem, OR | Environment | $350,000 |
| Friends of Tryon Creek State Park Portland, OR | K12 Education | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David H Anderson | President | 1 | — |
| Linda L Anderson | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Max Williams | Treasurer | 0.3 | — |
| David Vernier | Director | 1 | — |
| Kirby A Dyess | Director | 1 | — |
| Erica D Daley | Assistant Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Ray Klinke | Assistant Secretary | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hollis Foundation?
Hollis Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PORTLAND, OR. It holds $147.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Hollis Foundation?
As of 2024, Hollis Foundation holds $147.5M in total assets with $50.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 13 grants totaling $3.1M in 2024.
Where does Hollis Foundation operate?
Hollis Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Idaho, Oregon, Virginia, Washington.
What size grants does Hollis Foundation award?
In 2024, Hollis Foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $3.1M — an average of about $240K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Hollis Foundation's EIN?
Hollis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1900941. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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