The Autzen Foundation
The Autzen Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon, established in 1951. It operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and focuses on supporting charitable work that strengthens Oregon communities through grants to smaller nonprofit organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$24.9M
+213.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.8M
+9.2% YoY
Grant Count
305
-7.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+18.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Supporting charitable work that makes Oregon a better place.
The foundation primarily awards grants to small nonprofit organizations with missions focused on:
- Social services
- Arts and culture
- Education
- Environmental initiatives
- Youth-centered programs
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $500 to $30,000.
How to Apply
** Organizations may submit only one grant request per calendar year. A final report is required from existing grantees before applying for a new grant. Applications are submitted through an online grants management system.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation awards grants to organizations serving Oregon and southwest Washington (Clark County).
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $24,919,861
- Total Revenue: $19,090,734
- Total Expenses: $2,235,544
- Total Giving: $1,818,840
- Net Assets: $24,919,861
- Total Liabilities: $0
Tax-Exempt Status: Since January 1953 (EIN: 93-6021333)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $24,919,861 | $7,950,301 | $8,515,948 |
| Revenue | $19,090,734 | $1,291,376 | $3,445,597 |
| Expenses | $2,235,544 | $1,830,293 | $2,010,150 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,899,147 | $1,751,107 | $1,903,562 |
| Net Investment Income | $19,018,756 | $1,229,236 | $3,386,236 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,822,128 | $1,810,839 | $1,821,339 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Autzen Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETER ULMAN | PRESIDENT | 1 | $595 |
| ZACHARY PATTON | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $595 |
| KRISTEN PATTON | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | $595 |
| MATT PATTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $595 |
| THOMAS J AUTZEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $595 |
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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