The Prichard Family Charitable Trust
The Prichard Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon. Its 2025 filing lists 12 grants totaling $32,600 to charitable organizations in Iowa, Oregon, Wisconsin, and Illinois.
The Prichard Family Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Prichard Family Charitable Trust gave $33K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Iowa. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $32,600
- -18.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,717
- -18.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $947,424
- +13.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (63% 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 Prichard Family Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1400 Sw Fifth Avenue 255, Portland, OR 97201
Phone: (503) 517-2773
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Prichard Family Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Project Renewal of Davenport ($5K). Together the top 10 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 63 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa, 28% to Oregon, 8% to Wisconsin, and 2% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Prichard Family Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 76% 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 $21K (2021) to $40K (2024). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Renewal of Davenport Davenport, IA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Hollywood Theatre Portland, OR | General Fund | $4,500 |
| The Library Foundation Portland, OR | General Fund | $4,500 |
| Miss Juneteenth of the Quad Cities Davenport, IA | General Fund | $3,600 |
| Artsbasics Davenport, IA | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Angels Grace Hospiceprohealth Care Foundation Waukesha, WI | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Children's Villages Early Learning Centers Davenport, IA | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Figge Art Museum Davenport, IA | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Putnam Museum Davenport, IA | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Quad City Symphony Davenport, IA | General Fund | $1,500 |
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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 | $947,424 | $37,841 | $35,127 | $32,600 | 12 | $32,600 | $35,987 | $42,961 |
| 2024 | $836,531 | $47,611 | $41,615 | $39,848 | 12 | $39,848 | $46,364 | $38,872 |
| 2023 | $705,349 | $38,518 | $37,156 | $35,756 | 12 | $35,756 | $37,416 | $32,238 |
| 2022 | $590,688 | $22,341 | $34,456 | $33,296 | 13 | $33,296 | $21,461 | $30,141 |
| 2021 | $759,492 | $21,056 | $26,724 | $20,731 | 14 | $25,731 | $20,176 | $33,479 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Prichard Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $43K 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 trust is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including youth programs, libraries, arts and culture, hospice care, early learning, and community services. For example, Project Renewal of Davenport describes its work as providing after-school programs and summer activities for youth in Davenport. The Library Foundation says it supports and advocates for Multnomah County Library, while the Figge Art Museum describes its work as promoting appreciation and creation of visual art through education, collections, exhibitions, and preservation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust awarded 12 grants totaling $32,600. Grants ranged from $500 to $5,000, with a median grant of $2,500. Listed purposes were “general fund.” Notable grants included $5,000 to Project Renewal of Davenport, $4,500 each to Hollywood Theatre and The Library Foundation, and $3,600 to Miss Juneteenth of the Quad Cities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kathleen V Christine, Herbert Prichard, Rebecca M Frandsen, and Mary Elizabeth Harris as trustees.
The Prichard Family Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Herbert Prichard
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen V. Christine
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Elizabeth Harris
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca M. Frandsen
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Prichard Family Charitable Trust
How much does The Prichard Family Charitable Trust give each year?
The Prichard Family Charitable Trust gave $33K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $40K across 12 grants.
What is The Prichard Family Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Prichard Family Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,717, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Prichard Family Charitable Trust that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Prichard Family Charitable Trust give grants?
The Prichard Family Charitable Trust gives mostly in Iowa: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oregon (28%) and Wisconsin (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Davenport, IA (7 grants) and Portland, OR (2 grants).
Does The Prichard Family Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Prichard Family Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Prichard Family Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Prichard Family Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Project Renewal of Davenport ($5,000), Hollywood Theatre ($4,500) and The Library Foundation ($4,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Prichard Family Charitable Trust?
The Prichard Family Charitable Trust reported $947K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $33K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (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 Prichard Family Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including youth programs, libraries, arts and culture, hospice care, early learning, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Prichard Family Charitable Trust?
The trust states on its 2024 filing 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 Prichard Family Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Prichard Family Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-6592907. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Prichard Family Charitable Trust 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 March 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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