Sanctuary for Sacred Arts
Sanctuary for Sacred Arts is a private foundation focused on religion, based in West Linn, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $89K. Net investment income was $41K.
Sanctuary for Sacred Arts at a glance
In short: Sanctuary for Sacred Arts gave $89K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $89,491
- +29.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,915
- -13.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,221
- Total assets
- $1,276,819
- -5.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (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 Sanctuary for Sacred Arts funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Valley Catholic High School ($25K). Together the top 6 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sanctuary for Sacred Arts gives
- Giving grew 38% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 137% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2020) to $89K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $89K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Catholic High School Beaverton, OR | Unrestricted | $25,350 |
| St Mary's Academy Portland, OR | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Blanchet Catholic School Salem, OR | Unrestricted | $16,841 |
| De La Salle North Catholic High School Portland, OR | Unrestricted | $13,600 |
| La Salle Catholic College Prep Milwaukie, OR | Unrestricted | $8,700 |
| St Mary's School Medford, OR | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,276,819 | $52,924 | $125,592 | $89,491 | 6 | $113,269 | $41,233 | $82,926 |
| 2024 | $1,349,487 | $68,647 | $106,125 | $69,313 | 4 | $92,757 | $58,244 | $79,513 |
| 2023 | $1,386,965 | $64,433 | $110,050 | $77,568 | 5 | $93,770 | $54,371 | $76,632 |
| 2022 | $1,432,582 | $66,634 | $101,072 | $65,000 | 3 | $86,239 | $56,050 | $82,693 |
| 2021 | $1,467,020 | $103,047 | $99,236 | $63,000 | 4 | $86,558 | $92,356 | $85,353 |
| 2020 | $1,463,209 | $-13,996 | $86,230 | $48,000 | 3 | — | $29,050 | $88,347 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sanctuary for Sacred Arts reported a distributable amount of $83K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sanctuary for Sacred Arts is led by Msgr Charles Lienert, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Msgr Charles Lienert
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula Hamilton
Director
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$23K (2020) → $22K (2025)
Dan Hecht
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Keller
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Sirianni
Director & Artist
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tricia Glad
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $22K, to Paula Hamilton (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Sanctuary for Sacred Arts
How much does Sanctuary for Sacred Arts give each year?
Sanctuary for Sacred Arts gave $89K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $69K across 4 grants.
What is Sanctuary for Sacred Arts's typical grant size?
Sanctuary for Sacred Arts's median grant in 2025 was $15,221, and its average grant was $14,915, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sanctuary for Sacred Arts give grants?
Sanctuary for Sacred Arts gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (2 grants).
Does Sanctuary for Sacred Arts give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Sanctuary for Sacred Arts's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sanctuary for Sacred Arts's largest grantees?
Sanctuary for Sacred Arts's largest 2025 grantees include Valley Catholic High School ($25,350), St Mary's Academy ($20,000) and Blanchet Catholic School ($16,841), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sanctuary for Sacred Arts?
Sanctuary for Sacred Arts reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $113K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $83K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Sanctuary for Sacred Arts?
Sanctuary for Sacred Arts is a private foundation focused on religion, based in West Linn, OR. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Sanctuary for Sacred Arts's EIN?
Sanctuary for Sacred Arts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0377681. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 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 15, 2026)
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