North Coast Scholarship Foundation
North Coast Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $449K. Net investment income was $2K.
North Coast Scholarship Foundation at a glance
In short: North Coast Scholarship Foundation gave $449K across 3 grants in 2023 (avg $150K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $449,020
- +5512.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $149,673
- +9254.6% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $190,000
- Primary geography
- Oregon (58% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who North Coast Scholarship Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Seaside Scholarships ($250K). Together the top 3 received $449K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 50 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How North Coast Scholarship Foundation gives
- Giving grew 917% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2022) to $449K (2023). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $449K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seaside Scholarships Seaside, OR | Scholarship Support | $250,466 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Operational support for the activities of the stephen siller tunnel to towers foundation. | $190,000 |
| Columbia River Maritime Museum Astoria, OR | Support for the Columbia River Maritime Museum. | $8,554 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $10,903 | $471,641 | $449,020 | 3 | $462,439 | $1,701 | $20,410 |
| 2022 | $418,525 | $33,358 | $20,748 | $8,000 | 5 | $13,149 | $25,953 | $21,650 |
| 2021 | $507,795 | $32,474 | $42,142 | $27,833 | 16 | $34,040 | $24,372 | $24,184 |
| 2020 | $482,948 | $22,830 | $53,721 | $44,167 | 26 | — | $15,516 | $22,178 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, North Coast Scholarship Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
North Coast Scholarship Foundation is led by Edward J. Nimmo, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Edward J. Nimmo
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cameron J. Nimmo
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher J. Nimmo
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fernanda Nunes
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Nimmo-Rosenbaum
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Nimmo
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 North Coast Scholarship Foundation
How much does North Coast Scholarship Foundation give each year?
North Coast Scholarship Foundation gave $449K across 3 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $8K across 5 grants.
What is North Coast Scholarship Foundation's typical grant size?
North Coast Scholarship Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $190,000, and its average grant was $149,673, across 3 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does North Coast Scholarship Foundation give grants?
North Coast Scholarship Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (42%).
Does North Coast Scholarship Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of North Coast Scholarship Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is North Coast Scholarship Foundation?
North Coast Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Portland, OR.
How much is North Coast Scholarship Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, North Coast Scholarship Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is North Coast Scholarship Foundation's EIN?
North Coast Scholarship Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1930677. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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