Nwessingerk Foundation
Nwessingerk Foundation is a private foundation, based in Beaverton, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $405K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $22K. Net investment income was $16K.
Nwessingerk Foundation at a glance
In short: Nwessingerk Foundation gave $22K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $21,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- Average grant
- $3,583
- Median grant
- $3,250
- Total assets
- $405,400
- -1.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Nwessingerk Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Planned Parenthood ($6K). Together the top 6 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Nwessingerk Foundation gives
- Giving fell 59% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2022) to $53K (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Portland, OR | Human Service | $6,000 |
| Morrison Child & Family Services Portland, OR | Human Service | $5,500 |
| Forest Park Conservancy Portland, OR | Education | $4,000 |
| Oregon Food Bank Portland, OR | Human Service | $2,500 |
| Willameette Riverkeeper Portland, OR | Education | $2,000 |
| Oregon Humane Society Portland, OR | ANIMAL | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $405,400 | $17,068 | $23,756 | $21,500 | 6 | $22,408 | $15,898 | $25,619 |
| 2023 | $410,543 | $13,855 | $2,039 | — | — | $810 | $12,822 | $22,708 |
| 2022 | $404,982 | $15,078 | $22,477 | $20,500 | 6 | $21,311 | $14,105 | $23,075 |
| 2021 | $410,818 | $14,874 | $54,484 | $52,500 | 7 | $53,375 | $13,919 | $26,978 |
| 2020 | $445,737 | $11,919 | $26,806 | $25,000 | 8 | — | $11,078 | $23,258 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nwessingerk Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nwessingerk Foundation is led by Nancy Kline, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy Kline
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessie Kline
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philip Kline
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Nwessingerk Foundation
How much does Nwessingerk Foundation give each year?
Nwessingerk Foundation gave $22K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Nwessingerk Foundation's typical grant size?
Nwessingerk Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,250, and its average grant was $3,583, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nwessingerk Foundation give grants?
Nwessingerk Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (6 grants).
Does Nwessingerk Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Nwessingerk Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Human Service" (3 grants).
Who are Nwessingerk Foundation's largest grantees?
Nwessingerk Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Planned Parenthood ($6,000), Morrison Child & Family Services ($5,500) and Forest Park Conservancy ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nwessingerk Foundation?
Nwessingerk Foundation reported $405K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Nwessingerk Foundation's EIN?
Nwessingerk Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1928733. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
Live grants for the work Nwessingerk Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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