Shelter Oregon
Shelter Oregon is a private foundation, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $32K. Net investment income was $30K.
Shelter Oregon at a glance
In short: Shelter Oregon gave $32K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $32,000
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,400
- +42.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $1,109,558
- +21.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Shelter Oregon funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Feral Cat Coalition of OR ($7K). Together the top 5 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Shelter Oregon gives
- Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 70% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2019) to $36K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feral Cat Coalition of OR Portland, OR | Further the mission of the Feral Cat Coalition. | $7,000 |
| Maui Food Bank Wailuku, HI | Support the Lahaina Fire Relief Programs. | $7,000 |
| Oregon Humane Society Portland, OR | Support the work of the Humane Society. | $6,000 |
| Animal Aid of Portland Portland, OR | Support the mission of Animal Aid. | $6,000 |
| FIP WarriorsZenByCat Santa Barbara, CA | Promote the work of healing and protecting cats suffering from curable diseases throughout the us and the world. | $6,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,109,558 | $239,236 | $44,133 | $32,000 | 5 | $33,997 | $29,653 | $48,436 |
| 2023 | $914,534 | $230,032 | $45,322 | $36,000 | 8 | $37,796 | $23,357 | $36,826 |
| 2022 | $733,167 | $106,836 | $38,716 | $30,000 | 8 | $31,605 | $12,781 | $35,116 |
| 2021 | $662,662 | $118,037 | $32,571 | $24,000 | 9 | $25,837 | $11,653 | $32,094 |
| 2020 | $578,326 | $113,933 | $26,239 | $19,000 | 9 | — | $10,049 | $25,755 |
| 2019 | $490,702 | $115,808 | $19,402 | $13,300 | 6 | — | $11,812 | $20,930 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shelter Oregon reported a distributable amount of $48K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Shelter Oregon is led by James Prichard, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Prichard
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Bailey A Hasty
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Anya D Watts
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Shelter Oregon
How much does Shelter Oregon give each year?
Shelter Oregon gave $32K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $36K across 8 grants.
What is Shelter Oregon's typical grant size?
Shelter Oregon's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $6,400, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Shelter Oregon give grants?
Shelter Oregon gives mostly in Oregon: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Hawaii (22%) and California (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (3 grants).
Does Shelter Oregon give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Shelter Oregon's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Shelter Oregon's largest grantees?
Shelter Oregon's largest 2024 grantees include Feral Cat Coalition of OR ($7,000), Maui Food Bank ($7,000) and Oregon Humane Society ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Shelter Oregon?
Shelter Oregon reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $48K (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 is Shelter Oregon's EIN?
Shelter Oregon's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2748858. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- 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 May 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 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Live grants for the work Shelter Oregon funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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