Poznanski Foundation
The Poznanski Foundation is a private foundation based in Tualatin, Oregon. Its 2020 filing is marked as a final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking; its application information should not be treated as current.
Poznanski Foundation at a glance
In short: Poznanski Foundation gave $1.1M across 20 grants in 2020 (avg $56K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $1,121,617
- Grants made (2020)
- 20
- Average grant
- $56,081
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Primary geography
- Oregon (68% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Poznanski Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Dorothy Poznanski
Mailing address: 21660 Sw 65Th Street, Tualatin, OR 97062
Phone: (503) 694-8313
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Poznanski Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Camp St Andrews ($270K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 20 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon, 30% to recipients in California, and 2% to recipients in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 20 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp St Andrews Saratoga, CA | Assistance | $270,000 |
| Broadway Rose Theatre CO Tigard, OR | Artsarts | $250,000 |
| Meridian Park Medical Foundation Portland, OR | Medical | $185,000 |
| Tucker Maxon School Portland, OR | Assistance | $125,000 |
| Friendly House Portland, OR | Building Renovation | $80,000 |
| Boys and Girls Aid Society Portland, OR | Assistance | $40,000 |
| Camp Attitude Foster, OR | Assistance | $25,000 |
| Haven Universe Rockville, MD | Assistance | $20,000 |
| Uplift Family Services Campbell, CA | Assistance | $20,000 |
| Portland Rose Festival Foundation Portland, OR | Assistance | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $229,019 | $1,128,357 | $1,121,617 | 20 | $227,593 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included support for Broadway Rose Theatre Company, whose stated mission is to create musical theater experiences and enrich its community; Meridian Park Medical Foundation, which says it advances patient care, education, and medical technology at Legacy Meridian Park Hospital; and Tucker Maxon School, which says it teaches deaf and hearing children to listen, talk, learn, and achieve together.
Other 2020 grantees included Friendly House, which describes its work as connecting people across ages and backgrounds through educational, recreational, and other services; Camp St. Andrews, which provided a one-week outdoor camp for children and staff; and Warfighter Outfitters, which says it offers outdoor trips to disabled veterans.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $1,121,617. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $270,000, with a median of $17,500. Its largest reported grants included Camp St. Andrews ($270,000), Broadway Rose Theatre Co. ($250,000), Meridian Park Medical Foundation ($185,000), Tucker Maxon School ($125,000), and Friendly House ($80,000).
The filing states that the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It listed a written request describing the purpose and evidence of charitable status as the application materials, with no deadline or award restrictions. This information is from the foundation’s final 2020 filing and is not presented as a current application opportunity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing listed Dorothy Poznanski as president, Linda Merrihew as secretary, and Roberta Keller and Suannne Ramar as directors.
Poznanski Foundation is led by Dorothy Poznanski, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Dorothy Poznanski
President
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roberta Keller
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suannne Ramar
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Merrihew
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Poznanski Foundation
How much does Poznanski Foundation give each year?
Poznanski Foundation gave $1.1M across 20 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Poznanski Foundation's typical grant size?
Poznanski Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $17,500, and its average grant was $56,081, across 20 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Poznanski Foundation give grants?
Poznanski Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (8 grants) and Saratoga, CA (2 grants).
Does Poznanski Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Poznanski Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assistance" (14 grants).
Who are Poznanski Foundation's largest grantees?
Poznanski Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Camp St Andrews ($270,000), Broadway Rose Theatre CO ($250,000) and Meridian Park Medical Foundation ($185,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does Poznanski Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Poznanski Foundation?
Poznanski Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Poznanski Foundation's EIN?
Poznanski Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3157812. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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 year 2020
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