Neskowin Coast Foundation
The sitka center for art and ecology champions access to art and nature for all. We believe that integrating the arts with the sciences is essential for restoring balance in our relationship with the natural world.
Neskowin Coast Foundation at a glance
In short: Neskowin Coast Foundation gave $30K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,250
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $30,250
- Median grant
- $30,250
- Total assets
- $8,673,774
- +12.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Neskowin Coast Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Oregon Center for Contemporary Art ($30K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Center for Contemporary Art Portland, OR | To Fund an Art Exhibit. | $30,250 |
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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 | $8,673,774 | $2,671,730 | $2,054,639 | $30,250 | 1 | $158,213 |
| 2024 | $7,703,401 | $1,929,559 | $1,590,372 | — | — | $150,772 |
| 2023 | $7,122,508 | $1,354,993 | $1,275,122 | — | — | $142,410 |
| 2022 | $6,630,327 | $1,133,721 | $1,254,139 | — | — | $129,129 |
| 2021 | $7,273,835 | $1,009,555 | $1,035,430 | — | — | $57,215 |
| 2020 | $6,810,646 | $472,369 | $813,862 | — | — | $1,158 |
About Neskowin Coast Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Neskowin Coast Foundation is a public charity, based in Otis, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $30K. Net investment income was $158K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Neskowin Coast Foundation is led by Alison Dennis, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alison Dennis
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$110K (2022) → $133K (2025)
Deborah Wilkins
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Stewart
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurel Francis
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carla Riestenberg
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Michels
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patti Kroen
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Holzapfel
Vice President
Board Member → President, 2021
President → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Beebe
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Baines
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Dan Mueller (2020–2024) — Treasurer · Filing note: Thru 7-24
- Former: Jennifer Decarlo (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Peg Herring (2020–2024) — Vice President · Filing note: Thru 7-24
- Former: Ryan Pierce (2021–2024) — Director · Filing note: Thru 10-24
- Former: Gale Moore (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jennifer De Carlo (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Elizabeth Smith (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Ruth Spetter (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Barbara Triplett (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Dan Twitchell (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Greg Parra (2020) — Board
- Former: Joe Wedding (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kristin Walrod (2020) — Board
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 $133K, to Alison Dennis (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Neskowin Coast Foundation
How much does Neskowin Coast Foundation give each year?
Neskowin Coast Foundation gave $30K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Neskowin Coast Foundation?
Neskowin Coast Foundation reported $8.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.7M.
Where does Neskowin Coast Foundation operate?
Neskowin Coast Foundation has awarded grants in Oregon.
What is Neskowin Coast Foundation's EIN?
Neskowin Coast Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7087718. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
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