Multnomah Athletic Foundation
Multnomah Athletic Foundation is a public charity based in Portland, Oregon, formed in 1990. It provides community grants for youth athletic activities and scholarships for student athletes, with a stated emphasis on access and opportunity for underserved young people.
Multnomah Athletic Foundation at a glance
In short: Multnomah Athletic Foundation gave $97K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Oregon. 53% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $97,000
- +170.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,467
- -9.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $3,840,233
- +6.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (8 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Multnomah Athletic Foundation
- How to Apply
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The website describes an online application process and optional grant Q&A sessions.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 application deadline was June 1, 2026; this cycle has passed.
- Deadline
- The 2026 application deadline was June 1, 2026; this cycle has passed.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1849 Sw Salmon, Portland, OR 97205
Phone: (503) 517-2350
Website: https://multnomahathleticfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Multnomah Athletic Foundation
Who Multnomah Athletic Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ac Portland ($7K). Together the top 10 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says it supports nonprofit organizations providing services in Multnomah, Washington, or Clackamas counties in Oregon. In filing year 2025, 94% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon and 6% to recipients in Washington. The listed Washington recipient was Northwest Association for Blind Athletes in Vancouver.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Multnomah Athletic Foundation open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 15 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $7K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2020) to $97K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $97K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ac Portland Portland, OR | General Support / Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Adaptive Sports Northwest Portland, OR | General Support / Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Community Transitional School Portland, OR | General Support / Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Elite Sports Academy Beaverton, OR | General Support / Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Friend of Explorer Post 58 Portland, OR | General Support / Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Girls on the Run of Portland Metro Portland, OR | General Support / Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Portland Tennis & Education Portland, OR | General Support / Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Children's Course Inc Gladstone, OR | General Support / Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Friends of Baseball Portland, OR | General Support / Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Life Expanding Adventure Program Portland, OR | General Support / Unrestricted | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,840,233 | $374,243 | $525,123 | $97,000 | 15 | $43,461 |
| 2024 | $3,613,692 | $377,604 | $439,633 | $35,900 | 5 | $46,579 |
| 2023 | $3,385,234 | $381,616 | $504,456 | $54,900 | 8 | $9,032 |
| 2022 | $3,279,117 | $412,819 | $414,981 | $72,559 | 10 | $83,385 |
| 2021 | $3,534,961 | $472,540 | $451,357 | $43,900 | 6 | $149,522 |
| 2020 | $2,745,610 | $386,667 | $456,938 | $30,000 | 5 | $27,732 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to provide community grants for youth athletic activities and scholarships for student athletes based on need and/or merit. Its 2024 filing describes grants supporting youth athletic participation for those with limited access and opportunities, including general program funding and activities such as basketball, bicycling, track and field, racquet sports, skating, soccer, outdoor programming, aquatics, hiking, summer camps, and afterschool athletic and educational programs.
The foundation says it supports nonprofit organizations that primarily serve youth with limited access or underserved communities, provide services in the Portland metropolitan area, and are well-managed and financially viable. Its funding is unrestricted; the foundation says applications ask about the organization’s initiatives and projects that the funding will support.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of grantees. AC Portland says its mission is to empower students to lead healthy lives, succeed academically, and inspire positive community engagement. Portland Tennis & Education says it helps underserved youth thrive through academics, athletics, life skills, and family engagement. Adaptive Sports Northwest says it provides fitness, recreation, and competitive sport to people with physical and visual disabilities. These are the grantees’ own descriptions, not statements of the foundation’s mission.
The foundation also awards scholarships to individual recipients based on academic and athletic accomplishments and financial need. Its filing describes the Youth Grant Initiative as a philanthropy program for seventh- and eighth-grade students.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $97,000. Individual grants ranged from $6,000 to $7,000, with a median of $6,000. Separately, the foundation’s website reported $117,000 invested in community grants in 2025.
Among the largest reported 2025 grants were $7,000 each to AC Portland, Adaptive Sports Northwest, Community Transitional School, Elite Sports Academy, Girls on the Run of Portland Metro, and Portland Tennis & Education. Life Expanding Adventure Program and Northwest Association for Blind Athletes each received $6,000.
The foundation’s website says it holds grant Q&A sessions, which are not required to apply, and accepts online applications during its grant cycle. The 2026 application period, listed as March 1 through June 1, has passed. The website says grant funding is unrestricted. The foundation’s 2024 filing says grantees must provide an annual report and financial statement; a site or event visit may be conducted for organizations new to the foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Debbie Williams and Linda Favero as co-chairs; Chrissy Leslie as treasurer; Jenny Todenhagen as secretary; and Maryam Bolouri, Tom Brugato, Brian Donkersley, Jacob Gamble, Ryan Harvey, and Jacqui Monahan as directors.
Multnomah Athletic Foundation is led by Lisa Bendt, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 23 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lisa Bendt
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $109K (2025)
Brian Donkersley
Director
Secretary → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maryam Bolouri
Director
Treasurer → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sydney Baer
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacqui Monahan
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Brugato
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Traci Rossi
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dara Wilk
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Gamble
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Harvey
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Conrad
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victor Perry
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Chapman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julia Plowman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Solomon
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kirsten Brady
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Logwone Mitz
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Williams
Co-Chair
Director → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Co-Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Spencer
Director Emeritus
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Vigeland
Director Emeritus
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chrissy Leslie
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Todenhagen
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Favero
Co-Chair
Director → Co-Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Billy Ladd (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Sarah Burczak (2020–2024) — Co-Chair
- Former: Jennifer Strait (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Katherine Vanzanten (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Dana Rasmussen (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Jenny Kim (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Nathan Ayotte (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: D'anne O'Neill (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Denise Patridge (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Randy Choy (2020–2023) — Co-Chair
- Former: Mike Kelly (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Mary Turina (2020–2022) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Chase McPherson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Irma Valdez (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jamie Sumner (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jim Crystal (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jim Knoll (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Pam Welch (2020–2021) — Co-Chair
- Former: Rebecca Roberts (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Scott Dougherty (2020–2021) — Co-Chair & President
- Former: Will Lee (2020–2021) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Elle Halliburton (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $109K, to Lisa Bendt (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Multnomah Athletic Foundation
How much does Multnomah Athletic Foundation give each year?
Multnomah Athletic Foundation gave $97K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $36K across 5 grants.
What is Multnomah Athletic Foundation's typical grant size?
Multnomah Athletic Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $6,467, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Multnomah Athletic Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Multnomah Athletic Foundation give grants?
Multnomah Athletic Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (12 grants).
Does Multnomah Athletic Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Multnomah Athletic Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Multnomah Athletic Foundation's largest grantees?
Multnomah Athletic Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Ac Portland ($7,000), Adaptive Sports Northwest ($7,000) and Community Transitional School ($7,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Multnomah Athletic Foundation?
Multnomah Athletic Foundation reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $374K.
What does Multnomah Athletic Foundation fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to provide community grants for youth athletic activities and scholarships for student athletes based on need and/or merit. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Multnomah Athletic Foundation?
The website describes an online application process and optional grant Q&A sessions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Multnomah Athletic Foundation's EIN?
Multnomah Athletic Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1014651. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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