Remax PNW Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Portland, OR EIN: 93-1293204

REMAX PNW FOUNDATION is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Oregon, with additional grant dollars going to Washington.

Key facts about Remax PNW Foundation

In short: Remax PNW Foundation gave $64K across 47 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Oregon. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
93-1293204
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$64,131
Grants made (2025)
47
Average grant
$1,364
Median grant
$622
New grantees (estimate)
28% first-time grantees (13 of 47, 2025)
Total assets
$1,274
Primary geography
Oregon (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
How to apply
The foundation’s 2025 filing says requests should be submitted in writing and include a brief introduction to the organization, its mission and whom it assists, the amount requested, and the specific use of the grant. Full details ↓
Deadline
Requests are due one week before a meeting.

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1K

-17.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$64K

-19.0% YoY

Grant Count

47

+46.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$1K

-44.9% YoY

Is Remax PNW Foundation open to new grantees?

28%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 13 of 47 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $776; repeat grants $2K. How we count

Medians: $622 first-time, $750 repeat.

  • 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving fell 53% from 2022 to 2025. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The RE/MAX Equity Group Foundation grant program says its mission is to give back to the communities it serves, including the Portland metro and Southwest Washington. It identifies food, clothing, medical services, equipment, camp sponsorships, and toys as examples of tangible purposes it prefers to support.

Its 2025 grantees illustrate the range of funded work. Reading Results says it partners with schools to help students from systemically excluded communities become successful readers through individualized, culturally responsive reading interventions. Kinship House says it provides therapy and advocacy for children in Oregon experiencing foster care and adoption. Project 48 says it delivers essential supplies to youth within 48 hours of placement. Other grantees describe work addressing food insecurity, providing infant supplies and clothing, and connecting people with educational, recreational, and other life-sustaining services.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2025, the foundation made 47 grants totaling $64,131. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $16,310, with a median of $622. The foundation’s grant program describes contributions of $500 to $2,500 as its target range and says it prioritizes small, local organizations with direct community engagement and low operating expenses.

Review Cycle

Requests are due one week before a meeting.

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1 open opportunity from Remax PNW Foundation

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2025 filing reports that 95% of grant dollars went to Oregon recipients and 5% to Washington recipients. The filing’s stated general service area for eligible organizations includes Washington, Multnomah, Clackamas, Marion, and Yamhill counties in Oregon, and Clark County in Washington. The grant program describes its focus as the Portland metro and Southwest Washington.

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.

Cities

PortlandBeavertonHillsboroVancouverOregon CityLake OswegoGreshamRockaway BeachTualatinBendCanbyMarylhurstCorvallisKeizerSalemSalt Lake CitySeasideSherwoodStaten IslandWashougal

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K42 grants2021 45 grants2022 44 grants2023 32 grants2024 47 grants2025

From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $64K (2025) to $137K (2022). In 2025 it made 47 grants totaling $64K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Childrens Miracle Network: $16KChildrens Miracle Network$16KReading Results: $4KReading Results$4KHow Can We Help: $3KHow Can We Help$3KKinship House: $3KKinship House$3KFriendly House: $3KFriendly House$3KYouth Villages of Oregon: $3KYouth Villages of Oregon$3KWheel to Walk: $3KWheel to Walk$3KProject 48: $3KProject 48$3KPortland Child Art: $3KPortland Child Art$3KShadow Project: $3KShadow Project$3K

The largest 2025 recipient was Childrens Miracle Network ($16K). Together the top 10 received $42K.

Grant Size Distribution

210 grants across all recorded years

210<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 210 grants of 210 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Childrens Miracle Network Portland, ORDoernbecher Childrens Hospital$16,310
Reading Results Portland, ORTutoring Program for Struggling Leaners$3,500
How Can We Help Hillsboro, ORHousehold Assist for Homeless and Domestic Violenc$3,175
Kinship House Portland, ORMental Health for Doster Kids$3,100
Friendly House Portland, ORNeighborhood Center and Social Service Agency$3,000
Youth Villages of Oregon Marylhurst, ORTheraputic Support for Families in Need$2,700
Wheel to Walk Portland, ORProvides Equipment for Children with Special Needs$2,636
Project 48 Portland, ORFoster Kid Clothing and Supplies$2,600
Portland Child Art Portland, ORChild Development Through Art$2,500
Shadow Project Portland, ORHelps Kids with Dyslexia Adha Autism$2,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2025 $1,274 $65,818 $66,092 $64,131
2024 $1,547 $81,650 $81,567 $79,218
2023 $1,464 $77,021 $79,657 $76,872
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
$0$50K$100K$150K$200K2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$1,274$1,547$1,464
Revenue$65,818$81,650$77,021
Expenses$66,092$81,567$79,657
Qualifying Distributions$64,131$79,218$76,873
Distributable Amount—$114$143

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 7, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Jeffrey Davis as director, Stephanie Saunders as chairperson, and Heather Fleming as recording secretary.

Remax PNW Foundation is led by Stephanie Saunders, Chairperson on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Stephanie Saunders

    Chairperson

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jeffrey Davis

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Heather Fleming

    Recording Secretary

    On filings since 2021

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Dana Terhune (2021–2023) — Chairperson

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Application contact: Remax Equity Group Foundation
Mailing address: 6245 Sw Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97239
Phone: (503) 670-3000
Email: heatherf@equitygroupteam.com

Frequently asked questions about Remax PNW Foundation

How much does Remax PNW Foundation give each year?

Remax PNW Foundation gave $64K across 47 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $79K across 32 grants.

What is Remax PNW Foundation's typical grant size?

Remax PNW Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $622, and its average grant was $1,364, across 47 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Remax PNW Foundation that year got $776 on average.

Where does Remax PNW Foundation give grants?

Remax PNW Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (25 grants), Beaverton, OR (5 grants), Lake Oswego, OR (3 grants) and Hillsboro, OR (3 grants).

Does Remax PNW Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 47 grants with a stated purpose on Remax PNW Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Backpacks and School Supplies" (4 grants).

Who are Remax PNW Foundation's largest grantees?

Remax PNW Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Childrens Miracle Network ($16,310), Reading Results ($3,500) and How Can We Help ($3,175), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Remax PNW Foundation?

Remax PNW Foundation reported $1K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $66K.

What does Remax PNW Foundation fund?

The RE/MAX Equity Group Foundation grant program says its mission is to give back to the communities it serves, including the Portland metro and Southwest Washington. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Remax PNW Foundation?

The foundation’s 2025 filing says requests should be submitted in writing and include a brief introduction to the organization, its mission and whom it assists, the amount requested, and the specific use of the grant. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Remax PNW Foundation's EIN?

Remax PNW Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1293204. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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