Pacific Northwest Great Teaching Seminar
Pacific Northwest Great Teaching Seminar is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2026. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K. Net investment income was $7.
Pacific Northwest Great Teaching Seminar at a glance
In short: Pacific Northwest Great Teaching Seminar gave $12K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $12K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $12,124
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- Average grant
- $12,124
- Median grant
- $12,124
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Pacific Northwest Great Teaching Seminar funds
How this funder distributes its grants
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 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $12,124 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | $30,207 | $49,190 | $12,124 | 1 | $12,124 | $7 |
| 2025 | $18,983 | $27,603 | $27,987 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $19,367 | $47,266 | $28,424 | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pacific Northwest Great Teaching Seminar is led by Jan Woodcock, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jan Woodcock
President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
April Ann Fong
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Holly Schiefelbein
Secretary
On filings since 2025
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Roger Davis (2023–2024) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2026. "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 Pacific Northwest Great Teaching Seminar
How much does Pacific Northwest Great Teaching Seminar give each year?
Pacific Northwest Great Teaching Seminar gave $12K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Pacific Northwest Great Teaching Seminar?
Pacific Northwest Great Teaching Seminar is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Portland, OR.
Where does Pacific Northwest Great Teaching Seminar operate?
Pacific Northwest Great Teaching Seminar has awarded grants in Oregon.
What is Pacific Northwest Great Teaching Seminar's EIN?
Pacific Northwest Great Teaching Seminar's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2616873. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 24, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
Live grants for the work Pacific Northwest Great Teaching Seminar funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- UK Annual Writing Award: 'Pleasure in the Task of Writing' £250 (1st prize); £50 (runners-up); books for school library · Due November 5, 2026
- Nellie Mae Event Sponsorship Fund Grant Up to US $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
- Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute Up to $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
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