The Portland Trust II
The Portland Trust II is a private foundation based in Eagan, Minnesota. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Wyoming, Ohio, Idaho, and Wisconsin, including organizations working in community philanthropy, social services, education, conservation, arts, and writing.
The Portland Trust II at a glance
In short: The Portland Trust II gave $300K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Wyoming. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $300,000
- +12.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +30.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $4,662,712
- -0.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Portland Trust II
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 64193, Eagan, MN 55164
Phone: (888) 265-7962
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Portland Trust II funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Foundation of Jackson Hole ($80K). Together the top 10 received $295K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 64 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wyoming and 28% to recipients in Ohio. Idaho and Wisconsin each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Portland Trust II open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 96% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $260K (2023) to $7.1M (2022). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole Jackson, WY | General Operating | $80,000 |
| Columbus Academy Gahanna, OH | General Operations | $75,000 |
| ONE22 Inc Jackson, WY | General Operating | $40,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Jackson, WY | General Operating | $25,000 |
| National Museum of Wildlife Art Jackson, WY | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Teton Youth and Family Services Jackson, WY | General Operating | $15,000 |
| The Ohio State University Foundation Columbus, OH | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Children's Learning Center Jackson, WY | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Dancers Workshop Jackson, WY | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Fund for Public Education Jackson, WY | General Operating | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,662,712 | $323,343 | $341,191 | $300,000 | 12 | $307,606 | $292,601 | $330,986 |
| 2024 | $4,680,586 | $271,801 | $308,801 | $267,500 | 14 | $279,326 | $243,173 | $298,275 |
| 2023 | $4,718,136 | $300,369 | $293,581 | $260,000 | 12 | $267,155 | $274,331 | $277,412 |
| 2022 | $4,711,349 | $463,012 | $7,118,654 | $7,064,099 | 12 | $7,067,673 | $427,506 | $361,533 |
| 2021 | $9,131,875 | $989,056 | $517,999 | $460,000 | 14 | — | $929,406 | $593,727 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Portland Trust II reported a distributable amount of $331K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including the Community Foundation of Jackson Hole, which says it invests in nonprofits and enriches its community, and One22 Inc, which says it supports neighbors facing health, financial, and cultural challenges. Teton Youth and Family Services describes its mission as helping children and families find fulfilling and constructive lives. Dancers Workshop says it enriches lives through dance education, performance, and outreach. Write On, Door County says it inspires writers and readers through events, workshops, and a residency program.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded $300,000 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $80,000, with a median of $12,500. The largest awards were $80,000 to Community Foundation of Jackson Hole for general operating support, $75,000 to Columbus Academy for general operations, and $40,000 to One22 Inc for general operating support. Other notable grants included $25,000 each to The Nature Conservancy and the National Museum of Wildlife Art, both for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
US BANK N A is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
The Portland Trust II's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$53K (2021) → $31K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $31K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Portland Trust II
How much does The Portland Trust II give each year?
The Portland Trust II gave $300K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $268K across 14 grants.
What is The Portland Trust II's typical grant size?
The Portland Trust II's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $25,000, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Portland Trust II give grants?
The Portland Trust II gives mostly in Wyoming: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, WY (8 grants).
Does The Portland Trust II give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of The Portland Trust II's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Portland Trust II's largest grantees?
The Portland Trust II's largest 2025 grantees include Community Foundation of Jackson Hole ($80,000), Columbus Academy ($75,000) and ONE22 Inc ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Portland Trust II?
The Portland Trust II reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $308K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $331K (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 does The Portland Trust II fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Portland Trust II?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Portland Trust II's EIN?
The Portland Trust II's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-6309021. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Portland Trust II accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work The Portland Trust II funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). The Portland Trust II funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-portland-trust-ii-morg_cf50a10101444f19926c6fa80d231b91
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