Lee H & Marion B Thompson Foundation

PORTLAND, OR EIN: 94-3112077

The Lee H & Marion B Thompson Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon. Established in 1994, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a focus on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$15.4M

-33.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$8.0M

+704.7% YoY

Grant Count

-47.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$296K

+1419.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lee H & Marion B Thompson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's grant-making priorities include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

Grantmaking

The foundation does not accept applications.

Grant Range

$25,000 (2023)

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oregon, Washington, and Tennessee.

Grant Distribution by State

Oregon $7.5M (78%)

Washington $1.1M (11%)

Tennessee $1.0M (10%)

District of Columbia $45K (0%)

States

District of Columbia Oregon Tennessee Washington

Cities

BeavertonBendBoringCanbyCentral PointCorneliusCorvallisEugeneForest GroveHappy ValleyIndependenceMemphisNewbergOregon CityPort HadlockPortlandSalemSan RafaelSeasideSherwood

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total assets (2023): $23.3 million
Total assets (2024): $15,428,328
Total giving (2024): $8,003,612

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$15,428,328	$23,028,047	$23,268,944
Revenue	$2,027,324	$972,210	$6,816,617
Expenses	$9,627,043	$1,213,107	$493,863
Qualifying Distributions	$8,140,582	$1,021,434	$378,958
Net Investment Income	$1,928,643	$912,757	$6,685,938
Distributable Amount	$1,072,881	$1,107,170	—

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

108 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Blosser Center for Dyslexia ($1,050,000), Ducks Unlimited ($1,000,000), Gate Youth Association ($1,000,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ADELANTE MUJERES FOREST GROVE, OR	LATINO COMMUNITY FARMING BUSINESS	$40,000
AGFEST SALEM, OR	AGRICULTURE FESTIVAL/EDUCATION	$10,000
ALBERTINA KERR PORTLAND, OR	SUPPORT COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH	$100,000
BIRD ALLIANCE OF OREGONAUDOBON PORTLAND, OR	CONSERVATION	$100,000
BLANCHET HOUSE PORTLAND, OR	HOMELESS SERVICES	$106,112
BLOSSER CENTER FOR DYSLEXIA PORTLAND, OR	TUTORING PROGRAM FOR DYSLEXIC CHILDREN	$1,050,000
BURNS YOUTH CORRECTION SHERWOOD, OR	YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY	$2,500
CANDLELIGHTERS FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER PORTLAND, OR	FAMILY WRAPAROUND SERVICES/CANCER	$150,000
CENTRAL CULTURAL CORNELIUS, OR	CULTURE CENTER/VARIOUS	$40,000
DOGS FOR BETTER LIVES CENTRAL POINT, OR	DOG TRAINING SUPPORT SERVICES	$100,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
M'CHELENE SHULL	PRESIDENT	40	$45,000
DAN FORD	SECRETARY/TREASURE	10	$16,000
CHRIS SCHULL	BOARD MEMBER	1	—

Contact Information

Address: PO Box 19002 Portland, OR 97280-0002

EIN: 94-3112077

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Lee H & Marion B Thompson Foundation fund?

The foundation's grant-making priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services

How do I apply for a grant from Lee H & Marion B Thompson Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving in 2023: $260,000 across 11 grants • Total giving in 2022: $218,000 across 11 grants • Median grant size: $25,000 (2023) • Grant range: $100 to $40,000 **Recent Grant Recipients (2022):** • Audubon Society ($25,000) • Cascade Forest Conservancy ($25,000) • Dogs for Better Living ($25,000) • Ducks Unlimited ($40,000) • Guide Dogs for the Blind ($25,000) • Oregon Humane Society ($25,000) • Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing ($25,000) • Oregon State Society DAR ($30,00…

Where does Lee H & Marion B Thompson Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oregon, Washington, and Tennessee.

What size grants does Lee H & Marion B Thompson Foundation award?

In 2024, Lee H & Marion B Thompson Foundation awarded 27 grants totaling $8.0M — an average of about $296K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Lee H & Marion B Thompson Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Lee H & Marion B Thompson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Lee H & Marion B Thompson Foundation's EIN?

Lee H & Marion B Thompson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3112077. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.