St Finian Foundation
St Finian Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $46K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $3K. Net investment income was $3K.
St Finian Foundation at a glance
In short: St Finian Foundation gave $3K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $2K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $3,250
- +55.7% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- -83.3% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $1,625
- +833.9% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $1,625
- Total assets
- $45,517
- -18.8% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who St Finian Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Oregon Right to Life Education Foundation ($2K). Together the top 2 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How St Finian Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out 48% 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 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $3K (2021). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Right to Life Education Foundation Salem, OR | Support their charitiable work | $2,250 |
| Family YMCA of Marion and Polk Counties Salem, OR | Support their charitable work | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $45,517 | — | $3,482 | $3,250 | 2 | $3,482 | $2,879 | $7,190 |
| 2020 | $56,087 | $2,442 | $2,206 | $2,088 | 12 | — | $2,324 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, St Finian Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
St Finian Foundation is led by Thomas Willis, President Chair since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Thomas Willis
President Chair
Chair → President Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colm Willis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Willis
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 St Finian Foundation
How much does St Finian Foundation give each year?
St Finian Foundation gave $3K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $2K across 12 grants.
How large is St Finian Foundation?
St Finian Foundation reported $46K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (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 St Finian Foundation?
St Finian Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Portland, OR. It holds $46K in total assets as of 2021.
Where does St Finian Foundation operate?
St Finian Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oregon, Wisconsin.
What is St Finian Foundation's EIN?
St Finian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1817841. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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 2020–2021
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