Northwest Foundation

BEND, OR EIN: 46-3224756 Website

Northwest Foundation (also known as NW Self Storage Foundation) is a private foundation based in Bend, Oregon. Established in 2014, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on supporting children, youth, and families in need.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$491K

-20.3% YoY

Grant Count

+14.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$16K

-30.5% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation funds initiatives in the following areas:

Support for children and child abuse intervention
Youth support and youth education
Homeless shelter support
Outdoor school programs
Medical assistance
Volunteer training for tutors
Kids programs

Grantmaking

Average Grant

amount: $300–$400,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds initiatives in Oregon, with additional activity in California and Arizona.

Grant Distribution by State

Oregon $1.8M (88%)

Tennessee $60K (3%)

Arizona $38K (2%)

California $38K (2%)

District of Columbia $32K (2%)

New York $30K (1%)

Hawaii $15K (1%)

Idaho $15K (1%)

+7 more states

States

Arizona California District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Michigan New York Oregon Tennessee Washington

Cities

BEAVERTONBENDBOISECHICAGOEUGENEGRESHAMHILLSBOROHONOLULUINDIOJACKSONVILLELAKESIDELANTHAMLIVONIAMAUIMCMINNVILLEMEMPHISNEW YORKNEWBERGNEWTONOREGON CITY

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total assets: $18,007,153
Total revenues: $3,074,870
Total grants and contributions: $2,600,000
Total expenses: $623,354
Total liabilities: $0

Year-over-year changes (2024 vs. 2023):

Grants and contributions decreased 21.2% ($3,300,000 in 2023)
Investment income and dividends: $468,919

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

130 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Kids Center ($122,500), Boys and Girls Club of Bend ($53,000), St Jude ($37,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AFAK NEW YORK, NY	SUPPORT FOR ABANDON CHILDREN IN MORROCO	$5,000
ANERA WASHINGTON DC, DC	AIDE TO REFUGES IN PALESTINE, JORDAN AND LEBABON	$5,000
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF BEND BEND, OR	SUPPORT CHILDREN	$53,000
CAMP RAINBOW GOLD BOISE, ID	CAMP FOR CHILDREN DIAGNOSIST WITH CANCER	$5,000
COGAP BEND, OR	PROVIDE PROBONO GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES TO CENTRAL OREGONIANS WITH LIMITED MEANS	$5,000
FMSC TEMPE, AZ	FEEDING STARVING CHILDREN	$3,000
FRESH START WOMEN PHOENIX, AZ	TRANSFORMS LIVES BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO WOMEN TO ACHEIVE SELF SUFFICIENCY	$10,000
FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN CO BEND, OR	ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN FACING MULTIPLE OBSTICALS	$25,000
HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE YOUTH ORG LIVONIA, MI	SUPPORT YOUTH WITH HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE	$10,000
INTIMACY ICU SEDONA, AZ	SUPPORT CRITICAL CARE UNITS PATIENTS RIGHTS	$25,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Tara Mortenson: Listed as contact person for the foundation

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
TARA MORTENSON	PRESIDENT	5	—
KEVIN HOWARD	VP	1	—
DAWN TANGEVALD	SEC	1	—

Contact Information

Website: NWSSFOUNDATION.COM
Address: 61000 Bachelor View Rd, Bend, OR 97702-9092
Phone: 971-236-9505
EIN: 46-3224756

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Mental Health & Crisis Intervention

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Northwest Foundation fund?

The foundation funds initiatives in the following areas: • Support for children and child abuse intervention • Youth support and youth education • Homeless shelter support • Outdoor school programs • Medical assistance • Volunteer training for tutors • Kids programs

How do I apply for a grant from Northwest Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 35 grants in 2024 • Total giving in 2024: $490,800 • Average grant amount: $300–$400,000 • Median grant amount: Not specified in available data **Recent Grantees (2024):** • Klamath Kid Center: $122,500 (Support Child Abuse Intervention Center) • Boys and Girls Clubs of Bend: $53,000 (Support Children) • Friends of the Children–Central Oregon: $25,000 (Assistance to Children Facing Multiple Obstacles) • Red Cross–Oregon Fires (mentioned as grantee)