The Japanese Garden Foundation of Oregon
To provide support to the japanese garden society of Oregon and to manage privately donated funds on behalf of the society.
The Japanese Garden Foundation of Oregon at a glance
In short: The Japanese Garden Foundation of Oregon gave $179K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $179K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $178,696
- +12.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $178,696
- +12.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $178,696
- Total assets
- $7,615,133
- +21.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Japanese Garden Foundation of Oregon funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Japanese Garden Society of Oregon ($179K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Japanese Garden Foundation of Oregon gives
- Giving grew 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $117K (2020) to $179K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $179K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese Garden Society of Oregon Portland, OR | Operating Support | $178,696 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,615,133 | $360,398 | $277,492 | $178,696 | 1 | $157,709 |
| 2023 | $6,260,083 | $540,921 | $258,512 | $158,738 | 1 | $102,591 |
| 2022 | $5,474,588 | $257,775 | $239,027 | $141,550 | 1 | $73,750 |
| 2021 | $6,342,217 | $298,995 | $207,613 | $124,457 | 1 | $62,279 |
| 2020 | $5,855,791 | $404,966 | $195,588 | $116,537 | 1 | $35,069 |
About The Japanese Garden Foundation of Oregon
Based on IRS filings
The Japanese Garden Foundation of Oregon is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $179K. Net investment income was $158K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Japanese Garden Foundation of Oregon is led by Stephen D. Bloom, Board President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephen D. Bloom
Board President
President → Board President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Chandler
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allen Mercer
Board of Trustees
Director → Board of Trustees, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carmen Wong
Board Vice President
Director → Board of Trustees, 2023
Board of Trustees → Board Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Freeman
Board Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Board Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Fitz-Gerald
Board of Trustees
Director → Board of Trustees, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Sasaki
Board Vice President
Director → Board Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Frandsen
Board of Trustees
Director → Board of Trustees, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dona Tarpey
Board of Trustees
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Teasdale
Board of Trustees
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Evan Gremillion
Board of Trustees
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Dede Dejager (2020–2023) — Board of Trustees
- Former: Dee Ross (2020–2023) — Board of Trustees
- Former: James D. Lynch (2020–2023) — Board of Trustees
- Former: Cecelia Tanaka (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Trish Adams (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jimmy Crumpacker (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Japanese Garden Foundation of Oregon
How much does The Japanese Garden Foundation of Oregon give each year?
The Japanese Garden Foundation of Oregon gave $179K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $159K across 1 grant.
How large is The Japanese Garden Foundation of Oregon?
The Japanese Garden Foundation of Oregon reported $7.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $360K.
What is The Japanese Garden Foundation of Oregon?
The Japanese Garden Foundation of Oregon is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Portland, OR. It holds $7.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Japanese Garden Foundation of Oregon operate?
The Japanese Garden Foundation of Oregon has awarded grants in Oregon.
What is The Japanese Garden Foundation of Oregon's EIN?
The Japanese Garden Foundation of Oregon's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1315647. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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