Porietis Foundation
Porietis Foundation is a private foundation based in Tacoma, Washington. In 2024, it reported giving $71,116 to charitable organizations; its filing states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Porietis Foundation at a glance
In short: Porietis Foundation gave $71K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $71,116
- +100.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,470
- +54.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,800
- Total assets
- $1,305,218
- +49.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Porietis Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1533 S Sunset Dr, Tacoma, WA 98465
Phone: (253) 219-4111
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Porietis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Farm Angels Sanctuary ($13K). Together the top 10 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Washington (78%), Arizona (19%), and New York (3%). Listed Washington recipients were concentrated in the Tacoma area and elsewhere in the state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Porietis Foundation gives
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 2745% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% 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 (2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $71K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Angels Sanctuary Surprise, AZ | Charitable Donation | $13,316 |
| The Humane Society of Pierce County Tacoma, WA | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
| Boys Girls Clubs of South Puget Sou Tacoma, WA | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
| Greater Tacoma Community Foundation Tacoma, WA | Charitable Donation | $9,000 |
| Tacoma Sunrise Rotary Club Foundati Tacoma, WA | Charitable Donation | $7,500 |
| Salvation Army of Tacoma Tacoma, WA | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| Emergency Food Network Lakewood, WA | Charitable Donation | $2,800 |
| Pony up Rescue for Equines Olalla, WA | Charitable Donation | $2,500 |
| The Whole Horse Place Port Orchard, WA | Charitable Donation | $2,500 |
| Collar of Hope Olalla, WA | Charitable Donation | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,305,218 | $561,250 | $129,238 | $71,116 | 13 | $76,394 | $401,387 | $82,114 |
| 2023 | $873,207 | $94,878 | $79,744 | $35,473 | 10 | $41,838 | $21,813 | $71,634 |
| 2022 | $858,072 | $464,133 | $52,104 | $23,000 | 9 | $27,090 | $187,024 | $41,939 |
| 2021 | $446,043 | $201,064 | $25,729 | $2,500 | 1 | $10,392 | $7,487 | $29,521 |
| 2020 | $270,708 | $271,618 | $910 | — | — | — | — | $2,405 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Porietis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $82K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. Among them, Greater Tacoma Community Foundation describes its mission as building a racially equitable, accessible, and inclusive Pierce County. Food Backpacks 4 Kids says it works to meet the nutritional needs of hungry children and families. PAWS of War says it rescues, trains, and places shelter dogs to support veterans and first responders affected by war.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $71,116. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $13,316, with a median of $2,800.
Notable 2024 grants included $13,316 to Farm Angels Sanctuary, $10,000 each to the Humane Society of Pierce County and Boys Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound, $9,000 to Greater Tacoma Community Foundation, and $7,500 to Tacoma Sunrise Rotary Club Foundation. Other listed recipients included the Salvation Army of Tacoma ($5,000), Emergency Food Network ($2,800), Pony Up Rescue for Equines ($2,500), The Whole Horse Place ($2,500), Collar of Hope ($2,500), Kitsap Humane Society ($2,000), and Food Backpacks 4 Kids ($2,000). PAWS of War also reported receiving $2,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Peter Porietis is listed as President on the 2024 filing.
Porietis Foundation is led by Peter Porietis, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter Porietis
President
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 Porietis Foundation
How much does Porietis Foundation give each year?
Porietis Foundation gave $71K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $35K across 10 grants.
What is Porietis Foundation's typical grant size?
Porietis Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,800, and its average grant was $5,470, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Porietis Foundation give grants?
Porietis Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tacoma, WA (5 grants) and Olalla, WA (2 grants).
Does Porietis Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Porietis Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (13 grants).
Who are Porietis Foundation's largest grantees?
Porietis Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Farm Angels Sanctuary ($13,316), The Humane Society of Pierce County ($10,000) and Boys Girls Clubs of South Puget Sou ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Porietis Foundation?
Porietis Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $76K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $82K (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 Porietis Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. Among them, Greater Tacoma Community Foundation describes its mission as building a racially equitable, accessible, and inclusive Pierce County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Porietis Foundation?
The foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Porietis Foundation's EIN?
Porietis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3362193. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Porietis 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Porietis Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/porietis-foundation-morg_3a3ca0d7e93142cbaee09984e06a6e02
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