Niblick Music Series
Niblick Music Series is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon, whose website describes live music events in Claremont as a way to strengthen the neighborhood and promote community spirit. Its filing type is Form 990-PF (a private foundation).
Niblick Music Series at a glance
- Total assets
- $4,795
- +37.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $38,225
- -0.1% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $36,806
- -3.8% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $36,906
- -3.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Niblick Music Series
- 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: 4149 Nw Niblick Place, Portland, OR 97229
Phone: (734) 276-7225
Website: https://niblickmusicseries.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Niblick Music Series funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Portland, Oregon. Its website describes its events and mission as centered on Claremont; it does not specify a broader grantmaking geographic area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Niblick Music Series gives
- In 2025 it paid out 768% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel Parc at Bethany VL Portland, OR | Support Niblick Music | $7,500 |
| Showplace Neskowin, OR | Support Niblick Music | $5,000 |
| Red Aspen Portland, OR | Support Niblick Music | $2,500 |
| Host Reality Portland, OR | Support Niblick Music | $2,500 |
| Bethany Family Pet Clinic Portland, OR | Support Niblick Music | $2,500 |
| Carr Subaru Portland, OR | Support Niblick Music | $2,500 |
| Les Schwab Tire Center Beaverton, OR | Support Niblick Music | $1,000 |
| Gloden Valley Brewery Beaverton, OR | Support Niblick Music | $1,000 |
| The Meating Place Hillsboro, OR | Support Niblick Music | $1,000 |
| Techlead Portland, OR | Support Niblick Music | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,795 | $38,225 | $36,906 | — | — | $36,806 | $4,795 |
| 2024 | $3,476 | $38,260 | $38,377 | $27,000 | 11 | $38,277 | $174 |
| 2023 | $3,593 | $27,940 | $26,697 | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Niblick Music Series reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2025 — 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 mission is “Bringing live music events to Claremont to strengthen its neighborhood brand and promote community spirit.” Its 2024 filing says sponsor contributions allowed it to retain professional musicians for promoted events.
The website lists Oregon Food Bank and St. Matthew Lutheran Food Pantry as designated charities for 2026. It does not identify them as recipients of the foundation’s 2024 grants.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported $27,000 in grants across 11 grants in 2024, an average of approximately $2,455 per grant. The available information does not identify the 2024 grantees or individual grant amounts. The 2023 and 2025 filings reported no grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The website identifies Jim Stewart as president and Chuck Bauer as secretary. The 2025 filing lists officers and directors, but the available information does not provide their names.
Niblick Music Series is led by James Stewart, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Stewart
President
On filings since 2023
9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Bauer
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janice Stewart
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Niblick Music Series
How large is Niblick Music Series?
Niblick Music Series reported $5K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $37K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Niblick Music Series fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “Bringing live music events to Claremont to strengthen its neighborhood brand and promote community spirit.” Its 2024 filing says sponsor contributions allowed it to retain professional musicians for promoted events. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Niblick Music Series?
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 ↑
Where does Niblick Music Series make grants?
The foundation is based in Portland, Oregon. Its website describes its events and mission as centered on Claremont; it does not specify a broader grantmaking geographic area.
What is Niblick Music Series's EIN?
Niblick Music Series's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3940872. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Niblick Music Series 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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