The Pyle-Deforest Foundation

PORTLAND, OR EIN: 94-3316235

The Pyle-Deforest Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in PORTLAND, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $851K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $107K. Net investment income was $26K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$851K

-9.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$107K

+42.4% YoY

Grant Count

4

-33.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$27K

+113.6% YoY

About The Pyle-Deforest Foundation

Based on IRS filings

The Pyle-Deforest Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in PORTLAND, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $851K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $107K. Net investment income was $26K.

Focus Areas

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

10states
+2 more states

Cities

ArlingtonAshlandChicagoLos AngelesMedfordMinneapolisMontgomeryOaklandPark CityPhoenixPortlandSaugatuckSeattleSpringfieldTalentWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$45K$90K$135K$180K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$850,635$939,307$1,377,591
Revenue$75,298$7,287$21,940
Expenses$106,935$75,090$24,859
Qualifying Distributions$106,935$75,090$21,800
Net Investment Income$26,317$9,009$24,143
Distributable Amount$71,612$2,709

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$27K$53K$80K$107K18 grants202018 grants202110 grants20226 grants20234 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Vision Quilt$69KWarrior Films$25KFriends of Senegal$9KOthers 1000$4K

Grant Size Distribution

56 grants across all recorded years

55<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Vision Quilt ($69,068), Warrior Films ($25,000), Friends of Senegal ($8,500).

RecipientPurposeAmount
Vision Quilt Portland, ORCharitable Needs$69,068
Warrior Films Oakland, CACharitable Needs$25,000
Friends of Senegal Portland, ORCharitable Needs$8,500
Others 1000 Portland, ORChritable Needs$4,367

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Leon PyleTrustee2
Cathy DeForestTrustee1

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Pyle-Deforest Foundation?

The Pyle-Deforest Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in PORTLAND, OR. It holds $851K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Pyle-Deforest Foundation?

As of 2024, The Pyle-Deforest Foundation holds $851K in total assets with $75K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $107K in 2024.

Where does The Pyle-Deforest Foundation operate?

The Pyle-Deforest Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, California, District of Columbia, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Utah, Virginia, Washington.

What size grants does The Pyle-Deforest Foundation award?

In 2024, The Pyle-Deforest Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $107K — an average of about $27K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is The Pyle-Deforest Foundation's EIN?

The Pyle-Deforest Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3316235. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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