The Daedalus Foundation Inc
The Daedalus Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.6M.
The Daedalus Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Daedalus Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 2 grants in 2020 (avg $815K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $1,630,142
- Grants made (2020)
- 2
- Average grant
- $815,071
- Median grant
- $815,071
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Daedalus Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Oregon Community Foundation ($1.6M across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Community Foundation Portland, OR | Public Benefit | $997,111 |
| Oregon Community Foundation Portland, OR | Public Benefit | $633,031 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $9,519 | $1,641,787 | $1,630,142 | 2 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Daedalus Foundation Inc is led by Roger Shaw, President on the 2020 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Roger Shaw
President
New on the 2020 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 The Daedalus Foundation Inc
How much does The Daedalus Foundation Inc give each year?
The Daedalus Foundation Inc gave $1.6M across 2 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Daedalus Foundation Inc operate?
The Daedalus Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Oregon.
What is The Daedalus Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Daedalus Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1791698. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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 year 2020
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