Pinetops Foundation is a private, non-operating foundation based in Bend, Oregon. Established in 2002, the foundation focuses on philanthropic grantmaking to charitable organizations across multiple states, with particular emphasis on education, human services, and faith-based initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$3.1M
+38.7% YoY
Grant Count
48
+6.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$65K
+30.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding areas include:
- Education (including STEM education and science teacher support)
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Faith-based and religious nonprofit organizations
Grantmaking
The foundation's grants are invitation-only. The foundation does not respond to inbound grant requests outside of their established process. Interested organizations should review the grant process on their website before applying.
Average Grant
amount: $61,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- California
- Georgia
- Texas
- Oregon
- Massachusetts
Grantmaking reaches organizations across 25 states, with California, Massachusetts, and Georgia accounting for approximately 32% of all grants.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Income:
- Total assets: $52,990,455
- Annual income: $5.2 million
- Total giving (most recent year): $3,105,816
Asset Growth:
- Total assets have grown from $3.8 million in 2011 to $46.2 million in 2023
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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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
220 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Fuller Theological Seminary ($600,000), National Christian Foundation ($400,000), Center for Christianity and Public Life ($175,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A ROCHA USA INC WHEATON, IL | TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY-BASED PROJECTS, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH | $10,000 |
| AFRICAN LEADERSHIP INC NASHVILLE, TN | TO ENABLE AFRICA'S LEADERS TO CULTIVATE AND EQUIP THE NEXT GENERATION TO LEAD AND BUILD THRIVING COMMUNITIES SO THAT THE BEAUTY, TRANSOFRMATION, AND HOPE OF THE GOSPEL CAN BE SEEN AND EXPERIENCED BY THOSE INVOLVED | $75,000 |
| AMERICAN WHITEWATER SPRINGFIELD, OR | FOR PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF WHITEWATER RIVERS THROUGHOUT THE U.S. | $5,000 |
| AND INSTITUTE ATLANTA, GA | TO SUPPORT CONTINUING WORK ON THE WHOLE LIFE CAMPAIGN | $80,000 |
| AXIS COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF SUSTAINABLE FUNDING MODEL TO REPLACE THE PREVIOUS EARNED INCOME APPROACH OF AXIS | $75,000 |
| BLUEBIRD MINISTRIES GRANTS PASS, OR | TO SUPPORT CREATION OF THE PASTORS' LIBRARY; TO SUPPORT ONGOING MINISTRY WORK; FOR CONGREGATIONAL SUPPORT | $36,431 |
| CASA DEL LAGO DALLAS, TX | TO SUPPORT RENOVATION OF DALLAS, TX FACILITY | $90,000 |
| CENTER FOR CHRISTIANITY AND PUBLIC LIFE BALTIMORE, MD | TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF AN ONGOING PROGRAM TO TEACH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS HOW TO INCORPORATE THEIR FAITH INTO THE CIVIC ARENA; TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PUBLIC GOOD GENERATION PROGRAM | $175,000 |
| CHALMERS CENTER FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, GA | TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUED EFFORT TO BUILD CAPACITY AT THE CHALMERS CENTER | $25,000 |
| CHARITY GLOBAL HAGERSTOWN, MD | TO BRING CLEAN AND SAFE DRINKING WATER TO PEOPLE IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Principal Officer: Clark J Bonner
- The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSHUA CROSSMAN | CEO/DIRECTOR | 5 | $15,000 |
| ANNE CROSSMAN | CHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR | 1 | $15,000 |
| BEVERLY MCCORD | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 1 | $15,000 |
| NICHOLAS BONNER | VICE-PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | $15,000 |
| KELLY MCCORD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $15,000 |
| MARK MCCORD | CFO | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: The Pinetops Foundation 2900 NW Clearwater Drive Suite 200-76 Bend, OR 97703 USA
Phone: (206) 775-8844
Website: www.pinetops.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Pinetops Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary funding areas include: • Education (including STEM education and science teacher support) • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Faith-based and religious nonprofit organizations
How do I apply for a grant from Pinetops Foundation?
**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $2,000–$620,000 • Average grant amount: $61,000 • Median grant amount: $29,000 • Individual grants have ranged from $1,000 to $620,000 **Grantmaking Activity:** • Total grants awarded: 127 grants totaling $7.7 million (based on available records from 2016-2024) • Annual giving has grown from $1.9 million in 2021 to $2.9 million in 2023 • Highest grantmaking activity occurred in 2022 with $2.9 million distributed across 45 grants • The foundation…
Where does Pinetops Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • California • Georgia • Texas • Oregon • Massachusetts Grantmaking reaches organizations across 25 states, with California, Massachusetts, and Georgia accounting for approximately 32% of all grants.
What size grants does Pinetops Foundation award?
In 2025, Pinetops Foundation awarded 48 grants totaling $3.1M — an average of about $65K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Pinetops Foundation's EIN?
Pinetops Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0477322. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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