Portland Charter Partners
Portland Charter Partners is a private foundation, based in Little Rock, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $150K. Net investment income was $125K.
Portland Charter Partners at a glance
In short: Portland Charter Partners gave $150K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $150K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $150,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $150,000
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $2,662,314
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Portland Charter Partners funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was DeLaSalle High School ($150K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DeLaSalle High School Minneapolis, MN | Educational student needs | $150,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,662,314 | $206,242 | $231,706 | $150,000 | 1 | $231,706 | $124,536 |
| 2020 | $598,861 | $401,438 | $397,686 | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Portland Charter Partners is led by Jeff W. Laux, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeff W. Laux
President
Board Member → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenda K. Laux
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy S. Zemke
Secretarytreasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Bejamin Lindquist (2020) — Board Chair
- Former: Bonnie Johnson (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Dennis Tiede (2020) — Executive Di
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 Portland Charter Partners
How much does Portland Charter Partners give each year?
Portland Charter Partners gave $150K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Portland Charter Partners?
Portland Charter Partners reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $206K.
Where does Portland Charter Partners operate?
Portland Charter Partners has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Portland Charter Partners's EIN?
Portland Charter Partners's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5181333. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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