PGE Foundation
PGE Foundation is a private foundation, based in PORTLAND, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $26.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $1.5M. Net investment income was $1.5M.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$26.5M
+2.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.5M
+5.8% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.5M
+5.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, PGE Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About PGE Foundation
Based on IRS filings
PGE Foundation is a private foundation, based in PORTLAND, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $26.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $1.5M. Net investment income was $1.5M.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $26,498,873 | $25,919,663 | $24,114,989 |
| Revenue | $1,724,289 | $796,572 | $440,323 |
| Expenses | $1,603,261 | $1,734,005 | $1,746,909 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,651,456 | $1,576,198 | $1,596,640 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,538,335 | $671,873 | $351,800 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,303,157 | $1,225,878 | $1,260,851 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from PGE Foundation
Climate Resilient Communities Fund Grant
PGE Foundation
Amount
US $10,000 - US $25,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
PGE Foundation: Career Pathways Grant Program
PGE Foundation
Amount
US $5,000 - US $25,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
PGE Foundation: Creative Expression Grants
PGE Foundation
Amount
US $10,000 - US $25,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Various ($1,503,607).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VARIOUS VARIOUS, OR | FULL LIST AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST | $1,503,607 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verlea Briggs | Vice Chair | — | — |
| Angelica Espinosa | Chair | — | — |
| Ian Preddy | Treasurer | — | — |
| Randolph L Miller | Director | — | — |
| Kregg Arntson | Executive Director | 15 | — |
| James Lobdell | Director | — | — |
| Julie Franz | Secretary | — | — |
| Christopher Liddle | Director | — | — |
| Maria Ouellette | Director | — | — |
| Maria Pope | Director | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is PGE Foundation?
As of 2024, PGE Foundation holds $26.5M in total assets with $1.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $1.5M in 2024.
Where does PGE Foundation operate?
PGE Foundation has awarded grants in Oregon.
What size grants does PGE Foundation award?
In 2024, PGE Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $1.5M — an average of about $1.5M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is PGE Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, PGE Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is PGE Foundation's EIN?
PGE Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1138806. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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