Leupold & Stevens Foundation
The Leupold & Stevens Foundation is a private foundation based in Beaverton, Oregon. It supports small Oregon-based charities that improve quality of life in the community, as well as nonprofits that honor the founders’ legacy.
Leupold & Stevens Foundation at a glance
In short: Leupold & Stevens Foundation gave $424K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Oregon. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $423,820
- +9.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,244
- +5.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,375
- Total assets
- $2,421,717
- +2.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 30, 2024)
- 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 Leupold & Stevens Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 688, Beaverton, OR 97075
Phone: (503) 422-0177
Website: https://leupold.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Leupold & Stevens Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Elite Sports Academy ($104K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $256K.
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 148 grants of 151 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it supports Oregon-based charities. In 2024, all reported grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Leupold & Stevens Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 30 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 313% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $218K (2020) to $424K (2024). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $424K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elite Sports Academy Portland, OR | Health & Human Services | $89,500 |
| Path Home (Portland Homeless Fam) Portland, OR | Health & Human Services | $18,500 |
| Portland Youth Philharmonic Portland, OR | Arts & Culture | $17,856 |
| Ducks Unlimited - Portland Projects Portland, OR | Environmental | $17,100 |
| Returning Veterans Project Portland, OR | Health & Human Services | $16,730 |
| Oregon Hunters Association Medford, OR | Education | $16,500 |
| Holla Portland, OR | Education | $16,354 |
| Omsi Portland, OR | Education | $15,770 |
| Oregon Desert Land Trust Bend, OR | Environmental | $15,000 |
| Elite Sports Academy Portland, OR | Health & Human Services | $14,500 |
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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 | $2,421,717 | $480,751 | $432,326 | $423,820 | 32 | $427,820 | $191,751 | $136,685 |
| 2023 | $2,373,292 | $577,123 | $394,769 | $388,104 | 31 | $389,523 | $200,223 | $116,263 |
| 2022 | $2,190,938 | $535,259 | $292,024 | $288,604 | 28 | $288,604 | $128,839 | — |
| 2021 | $1,947,703 | $668,917 | $416,342 | $410,536 | 28 | $410,536 | $170,111 | — |
| 2020 | $1,741,283 | $257,268 | $222,716 | $217,848 | 32 | — | $118,215 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leupold & Stevens Foundation reported a distributable amount of $137K 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
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support Oregon charities that improve community quality of life and nonprofits that honor the founders’ legacy. Its four areas of need are Health and Human Services, Science and Education, Arts and Culture, and the Environment. It says it has provided more than $5 million to Oregon nonprofit organizations since its inception.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate this range. Elite Sports Academy says it provides free sports camps and educational programming for underserved youth. Returning Veterans Project describes offering free, confidential services to veterans, service members, and their families. Oregon Hunters Association states that its mission is protecting Oregon’s wildlife, habitat, and hunting heritage. Oregon Desert Land Trust says it works to conserve and restore wild and working lands in Oregon’s high desert.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $423,820. Grant amounts ranged from $4,250 to $89,500, with a median of $10,375. Notable grants included $89,500 to Elite Sports Academy, $18,500 to Path Home, $17,856 to Portland Youth Philharmonic, $17,100 to Ducks Unlimited – Portland Projects, and $16,730 to Returning Veterans Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Slack as president, Amy Van Ditti as secretary, and Alexandra Burton as treasurer.
Leupold & Stevens Foundation is led by Michael Slack, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Slack
President
Chariperson → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alexandra Burton
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amy Van Ditti
Secretery
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Greg Waggoner (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Joanna Morrill (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Linda Neale (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Toni Stevens (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Amy White (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Amy VanDitti (2020) — Secretary
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 Leupold & Stevens Foundation
How much does Leupold & Stevens Foundation give each year?
Leupold & Stevens Foundation gave $424K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $388K across 31 grants.
What is Leupold & Stevens Foundation's typical grant size?
Leupold & Stevens Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,375, and its average grant was $13,244, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Leupold & Stevens Foundation give grants?
Leupold & Stevens 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 (25 grants), Bend, OR (2 grants) and Corvallis, OR (2 grants).
Does Leupold & Stevens Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on Leupold & Stevens Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Environmental" (11 grants), "Health & Human Services" (9 grants) and "Education" (7 grants).
Who are Leupold & Stevens Foundation's largest grantees?
Leupold & Stevens Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Elite Sports Academy ($104,000 across 2 grants), Ducks Unlimited - Portland Projects ($22,100 across 2 grants) and Path Home (Portland Homeless Fam) ($18,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Leupold & Stevens Foundation?
Leupold & Stevens Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $428K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $137K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Leupold & Stevens Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support Oregon charities that improve community quality of life and nonprofits that honor the founders’ legacy. Its four areas of need are Health and Human Services, Science and Education, Arts and Culture, and the Environment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leupold & Stevens Foundation?
The foundation 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 Leupold & Stevens Foundation's EIN?
Leupold & Stevens Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0517512. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Leupold & Stevens 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Leupold & Stevens Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/leupold-and-stevens-foundation-morg_3a4766b277074f56b24260c458484021
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