Michael J & Adele M Tennant Charitable
Michael J & Adele M Tennant Charitable is a private foundation based in Bend, Oregon. In 2024, it made 27 grants totaling $417,100 to charitable organizations, with recipients including churches, ministries, and organizations working in areas such as human services, education, and culture.
Michael J & Adele M Tennant Charitable at a glance
In short: Michael J & Adele M Tennant Charitable gave $417K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Oregon. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $417,100
- +19.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- -12.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,448
- +36.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $7,095,451
- +15.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (6 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (70% 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 Michael J & Adele M Tennant Charitable
- 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: 532 Sw 13Th Street 103, Bend, OR 97702
Phone: (541) 388-0086
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Michael J & Adele M Tennant Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Eastmont Church ($100K). Together the top 10 received $359K.
Grant Size Distribution
145 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 138 grants of 145 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon and 23% to recipients in Colorado. Smaller shares went to recipients in Illinois (4%), Washington (1%), and Virginia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Michael J & Adele M Tennant Charitable open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 27 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 88% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 138% 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 $199K (2020) to $417K (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $417K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eastmont Church Bend, OR | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| James Dobson Family Institute Colorado Springs, CO | Unrestricted | $97,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran School Bend, OR | Unrestricted | $72,000 |
| Broken Shackles Bend, OR | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Shepherd's House Ministries Bend, OR | Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| Multiplication Network Ministries Saulk Village, IL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| High Desert Museum Bend, OR | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Prepare the Way Bend, OR | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Guardian Group Bend, OR | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Furnish Hope Bend, OR | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
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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 | $7,095,451 | $1,306,505 | $432,328 | $417,100 | 27 | $427,805 | $701,982 | $310,598 |
| 2023 | $6,121,371 | $1,073,592 | $365,144 | $349,700 | 31 | $360,369 | $498,817 | $274,843 |
| 2022 | $5,280,338 | $566,238 | $269,063 | $247,393 | 25 | $257,988 | $375,310 | $247,428 |
| 2021 | $4,979,369 | $784,600 | $238,867 | $222,000 | 33 | $237,784 | $403,857 | $225,648 |
| 2020 | $4,431,980 | $870,154 | $220,192 | $199,250 | 29 | — | $309,775 | $197,964 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael J & Adele M Tennant Charitable reported a distributable amount of $311K 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 show support for a range of organizations. For example, Shepherd’s House Ministries describes its mission as serving people in need and helping them toward restoration; Multiplication Network Ministries says it equips church leaders to strengthen and multiply churches; and the High Desert Museum says it teaches and builds connections about the High Desert. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $417,100. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants included $100,000 to Eastmont Church, $97,000 to James Dobson Family Institute, and $72,000 to Trinity Lutheran School. Other grants included $20,000 to Broken Shackles, $16,000 to Shepherd’s House Ministries, and $15,000 to Multiplication Network Ministries. The listed 2024 grants were designated unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael J Tennant as president and Ron L White and Heather Salvesen as directors.
Michael J & Adele M Tennant Charitable is led by Michael J. Tennant, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael J. Tennant
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Salvesen
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$10K (2021) → $10K (2024)
Ron L. White
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $10K, to Heather Salvesen (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Michael J & Adele M Tennant Charitable
How much does Michael J & Adele M Tennant Charitable give each year?
Michael J & Adele M Tennant Charitable gave $417K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $350K across 31 grants.
What is Michael J & Adele M Tennant Charitable's typical grant size?
Michael J & Adele M Tennant Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $15,448, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Michael J & Adele M Tennant Charitable that year got $20K on average.
Where does Michael J & Adele M Tennant Charitable give grants?
Michael J & Adele M Tennant Charitable gives mostly in Oregon: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bend, OR (20 grants).
Does Michael J & Adele M Tennant Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Michael J & Adele M Tennant Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Michael J & Adele M Tennant Charitable's largest grantees?
Michael J & Adele M Tennant Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Eastmont Church ($100,000), James Dobson Family Institute ($97,000) and Trinity Lutheran School ($72,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Michael J & Adele M Tennant Charitable?
Michael J & Adele M Tennant Charitable reported $7.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $428K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $311K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Michael J & Adele M Tennant Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Michael J & Adele M Tennant Charitable?
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 Michael J & Adele M Tennant Charitable's EIN?
Michael J & Adele M Tennant Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1246876. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Michael J & Adele M Tennant Charitable 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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