The Kinsman Foundation
The Kinsman Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation established in 1983 and based in Milwaukie, Oregon. The foundation focuses on charitable giving in three primary areas: historic preservation, native wildlife rehabilitation and appreciation, and arts, culture, and the humanities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$19.0M
-4.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
-2.3% YoY
Grant Count
104
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-2.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Giving for historic preservation, native wildlife rehabilitation and wildlife appreciation, and arts, culture and the humanities.
Historic Preservation
Historic preservation has been the foundation's principal funding area since its establishment. The foundation specifically focuses on the preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and reconstruction of historic buildings, structures, and related sites with an emphasis on architectural preservation. Application deadline: August 1 for grants over $5,000.
Wildlife Rehabilitation
The foundation supports native wildlife rehabilitation, focusing almost exclusively on nonprofits managed by state- and federally-licensed wildlife rehabilitators. These programs provide urgent care for injured and orphaned wildlife native to Oregon and Washington. Application deadline: August 1 for grants over $5,000.
Betty Kinsman Fund for Arts, Culture and Humanities
This fund celebrates Betty Kinsman's affection for literary arts, theater, and photography. The foundation prioritizes supporting smaller organizations and companies, and in larger urban areas, alternate or secondary organizations. Application deadline: February 15.
Other Interest Areas
Approximately 10% of annual grants fund areas outside the established focus areas, initiated by the foundation consistent with the interests of current directors.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
** $500 to $80,000, with a median grant size of approximately $10,000.
How to Apply
** The foundation maintains an online application system. Prospective applicants can create a personalized login to access the application portal at the foundation's website. Applicants should have required documentation prepared before beginning the application process.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation awards grants in Oregon and southern Washington. The foundation does not have a specific cutoff city and reviews applications close to the geographic boundary on a case-by-case basis.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $19,022,427
- Total Revenues: $1,006,909
- Total Expenses: $1,838,511
- Total Liabilities: $2,440
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $19.8 million
- Total Revenues: $363,000
- Total Expenses: $1.91 million
Staffing: The foundation has 2 full-time employees.
Tax Status: Tax-exempt since June 1984. EIN: 93-0861885.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $19,022,427 | $19,826,125 | $21,368,843 |
| Revenue | $1,006,909 | $362,588 | $3,073,403 |
| Expenses | $1,838,511 | $1,907,734 | $1,966,868 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,402,730 | $1,429,405 | $1,418,487 |
| Net Investment Income | $582,784 | $202,161 | $2,549,041 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,194,118 | $1,160,538 | $1,203,450 |
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
3 open opportunities from The Kinsman Foundation
Betty Kinsman Fund Grant
THE KINSMAN FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Historical Preservation & Wildlife Rehabilitation: Grants over $5k (Conventional Grants)
THE KINSMAN FOUNDATION
Amount
US $5,000 - US $45,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Kinsman Foundation Small Grants
THE KINSMAN FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Keith Kinsman – President
- Sara Bailey – Vice President
- Jack Schwab – Secretary
- Jennifer Winter – Treasurer
- Carey Rausch – Director
- Shelley Bailey – Director
- Kerry Woodke – Grant Associate
- Becca Ellis – Bookkeeper
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEITH KINSMAN | PRESIDENT | 20 | $43,692 |
| SARA BAILEY | VICE PRESIDENT | 35 | $99,547 |
| JACK SCHWAB | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| JENNIFER WINTER | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| CAREY RAUSCH | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SHELLEY BAILEY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has continued active grantmaking in its focus areas. Recent grants have supported historic preservation projects, including work on the Astoria Arts and Movement Center's ballroom restoration in a historic Odd Fellows building, and infrastructure repairs at heritage sites such as the Santiam Pass Ski Lodge.
Astoria Arts and Movement Center secures $90,000 in grants to ...Contact Information
Foundation Office: 3727 SE Spaulding Avenue Milwaukie, Oregon 97267-3938
Phone: 503-654-1668 Fax: 503-654-1759 Email: grants@kinsmanfoundation.org Website: www.kinsmanfoundation.org
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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