Pontist Family Foundation
Pontist Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including arts, literature, broadcasting, historic preservation, education, and community organizations.
Pontist Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Pontist Family Foundation gave $35K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Oregon. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,250
- +15.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -23.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,712
- +50.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $459,668
- -4.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Pontist Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2705 Sw West Point Ave, Portland, OR 97225
Phone: (503) 201-5551
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pontist Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Trust for Historic Preservation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 90 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon, 28% to recipients in Washington, DC, and 3% to recipients in California. Listed Oregon recipients included organizations in Portland and Ashland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Pontist Family Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $750; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2024) to $52K (2023). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Trust for Historic Preservation Washington, DC | Historic Preservation | $10,000 |
| Profile Theatre Portland, OR | Performing Arts | $5,500 |
| Literary Arts Portland, OR | Promote Literature | $5,000 |
| Livewire Radio Portland, OR | Broadcasting | $4,500 |
| Portland Center Stage Portland, OR | Performing Arts | $3,000 |
| Oregon Public Broadcasting Portland, OR | Broadcasting | $2,750 |
| Ninety Nine Girlfriends Portland, OR | Local women's organization funding impact grants to invest in the community through collective action. | $1,200 |
| Daniel Webster PTA San Francisco, CA | Supporting education, build community and support an environment rich in learning opportunities for children | $1,000 |
| Playwrite Portland, OR | Support portland playwrights, foster the craft, and honor the lived experiences of all people | $1,000 |
| Portland Art Museum Portland, OR | To educate the public and advance the appreciation and preservation of art. | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $459,668 | $18,881 | $42,119 | $35,250 | 13 | $35,250 | $13,949 | $37,304 |
| 2024 | $482,906 | $34,175 | $37,361 | $30,610 | 17 | $30,610 | $29,488 | $35,481 |
| 2023 | $486,092 | $24,287 | $58,693 | $52,300 | 11 | $52,300 | $19,926 | $32,843 |
| 2022 | $520,498 | $4,357 | $49,910 | $40,400 | 32 | $40,547 | $2,992 | $34,107 |
| 2021 | $566,051 | $50,626 | $39,345 | $34,000 | 17 | $34,125 | $45,676 | $36,908 |
| 2020 | $554,770 | $2,697 | $46,171 | $39,550 | 26 | — | $6,436 | $31,925 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pontist Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for performing arts, literature, broadcasting, historic preservation, education, and community organizations.
Among its grantees, Literary Arts describes its mission as engaging readers, supporting writers, and inspiring the next generation with great literature. Portland Center Stage says it creates theatrical experiences and community programs that foster belonging. Oregon Public Broadcasting describes its mission as connecting people across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest through shared stories. Portland Art Museum says it engages diverse communities through art and film, and collects, preserves, and educates.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $35,250. Grants ranged from $250 to $10,000, with a median grant of $1,200.
The largest reported grants included $10,000 to the National Trust for Historic Preservation for historic preservation; $5,500 to Profile Theatre for performing arts; $5,000 to Literary Arts to promote literature; $4,500 to Livewire Radio for broadcasting; $3,000 to Portland Center Stage for performing arts; and $2,750 to Oregon Public Broadcasting for broadcasting. Other listed recipients included Ninety Nine Girlfriends ($1,200), Daniel Webster PTA ($1,000), Playwrite ($1,000), Portland Art Museum ($500), Oregon Shakespeare Festival ($300), and Oregon Humanities ($250).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Halle M Sadle as president, Sam E Sadle as secretary, and Charles J Sadle as treasurer.
Pontist Family Foundation is led by Halle M. Sadle, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Halle M. Sadle
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles J. Sadle
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam E. Sadle
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Pontist Family Foundation
How much does Pontist Family Foundation give each year?
Pontist Family Foundation gave $35K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $31K across 17 grants.
What is Pontist Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Pontist Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,200, and its average grant was $2,712, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Pontist Family Foundation that year got $750 on average.
Where does Pontist Family Foundation give grants?
Pontist Family Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (10 grants).
Does Pontist Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Pontist Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Pontist Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Pontist Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include National Trust for Historic Preservation ($10,000), Profile Theatre ($5,500) and Literary Arts ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Pontist Family Foundation?
Pontist Family Foundation reported $460K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (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 does Pontist Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for performing arts, literature, broadcasting, historic preservation, education, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pontist Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Pontist Family Foundation's EIN?
Pontist Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3047533. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Pontist Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Pontist Family 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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