Marlene K Sapinsley Private Foundation
The Marlene K Sapinsley Private Foundation is a private foundation based in Lake Oswego, Oregon. In 2024, it reported 19 grants totaling $56,393 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in humanitarian aid, animal welfare, environmental protection, and community services.
Marlene K Sapinsley Private Foundation at a glance
In short: Marlene K Sapinsley Private Foundation gave $56K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $56,393
- +69.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -9.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,968
- +86.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $559,647
- -6.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (28% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Marlene K Sapinsley Private 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: 1475 Chandler Road, Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Phone: (503) 936-9424
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marlene K Sapinsley Private Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Direct Relief ($6K). Together the top 10 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 97 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California (28%), the District of Columbia (27%), Oregon (26%), New York (9%), and Georgia (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
How Marlene K Sapinsley Private Foundation gives
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 126% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 182% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $3K (2022) to $73K (2020). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Relief Santa Barbara, CA | General Support | $6,000 |
| Animal Welfare Institute Washington, DC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Earthjustice San Francisco, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Environmental Working Group Washington, DC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Food & Water Watch Washington, DC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Oregon Environmental Council Portland, OR | General Support | $5,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights New York, NY | General Support | $3,000 |
| Central City Concern Portland, OR | General Support | $3,000 |
| Redrover Sacramento, CA | General Support | $3,000 |
| The Carter Center Altanta, GA | General Support | $3,000 |
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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 | $559,647 | $20,099 | $60,983 | $56,393 | 19 | $56,673 | $15,789 | $31,218 |
| 2023 | $600,531 | $12,574 | $39,815 | $33,357 | 21 | $34,427 | $11,553 | $29,213 |
| 2022 | $627,772 | $4,507 | $19,107 | $3,000 | 3 | $3,509 | — | $30,820 |
| 2021 | $642,372 | $13,191 | $41,135 | $25,000 | 20 | $25,512 | — | $34,619 |
| 2020 | $670,316 | $5,964 | $90,558 | $73,000 | 34 | — | — | $36,887 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marlene K Sapinsley Private Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes humanitarian aid, animal welfare, environmental research and advocacy, environmental law, food and water safety, reproductive rights, homelessness services, and human rights and health.
For example, Direct Relief describes its mission as improving the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies. Earthjustice says it uses law and partnerships to protect health, places, wildlife, and clean energy, and combat climate change. Central City Concern describes its mission as ending homelessness and helping people achieve self-sufficiency through housing and social services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $56,393 through 19 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $6,000, with a median of $3,000. Its largest listed grants were $6,000 to Direct Relief and $5,000 each to Animal Welfare Institute, Earthjustice, Environmental Working Group, Food & Water Watch, and Oregon Environmental Council. Other listed grants included $3,000 each to the Center for Reproductive Rights, Central City Concern, RedRover, and The Carter Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lisi McCarthy as director, president, and treasurer, and Beth Dana as director, vice president, and secretary.
Marlene K Sapinsley Private Foundation is led by Lisi McCarthy, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lisi McCarthy
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Dana
Director, Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ed Sapinsley (2020–2023) — Director
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 Marlene K Sapinsley Private Foundation
How much does Marlene K Sapinsley Private Foundation give each year?
Marlene K Sapinsley Private Foundation gave $56K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $33K across 21 grants.
What is Marlene K Sapinsley Private Foundation's typical grant size?
Marlene K Sapinsley Private Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $2,968, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Marlene K Sapinsley Private Foundation give grants?
Marlene K Sapinsley Private Foundation's top state is California, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (27%) and Oregon (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (5 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Marlene K Sapinsley Private Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Marlene K Sapinsley Private Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Marlene K Sapinsley Private Foundation's largest grantees?
Marlene K Sapinsley Private Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Direct Relief ($6,000), Animal Welfare Institute ($5,000) and Earthjustice ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Marlene K Sapinsley Private Foundation?
Marlene K Sapinsley Private Foundation reported $560K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $57K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Marlene K Sapinsley Private Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marlene K Sapinsley Private 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 Marlene K Sapinsley Private Foundation's EIN?
Marlene K Sapinsley Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1277040. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Marlene K Sapinsley Private 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.
Data update history
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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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