The Standard Charitable Foundation

PORTLAND, OR EIN: 20-3997125

The Standard Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PORTLAND, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $170K. Net investment income was $911K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.0M

+6.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$170K

-10.5% YoY

Grant Count

-16.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$34K

+7.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Standard Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $159K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Standard Charitable Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Oregon $830K (86%)

Virginia $85K (9%)

New York $25K (3%)

Ohio $25K (3%)

States

New York Ohio Oregon Virginia

Cities

AltavistaCincinnatiHartsdaleHillsboroLake OswegoLynchburgPortland

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$3,048,824	$2,865,745	$2,662,443
Revenue	$930,137	$166,529	$47,443
Expenses	$193,801	$213,107	$122,808
Qualifying Distributions	$170,000	$190,000	$100,000
Net Investment Income	$911,036	$144,422	$27,925
Distributable Amount	$159,131	$135,449	$133,510

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

24 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from The Standard Charitable Foundation

Foundation

The Standard's Corporate Giving Program Grant

THE STANDARD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Amount

US $500 - US $25,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include National Center for Healthy Veterans ($60,000), Camp Fire Columbia ($35,000), Junior Achievement of Oregon and Southwest Washington ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Junior Achievement of Oregon and Southwest Washington Portland, OR	reach more than 25,000 students annually, inspiring and preparing them for future success.	$25,000
Hillsboro Community Foundation Hillsboro, OR	funds support the inclusive elements of a playground adjacent to Hidden Creek Community Center in Hillsboro, Oregon. The project is a partnership of Hillsboro Parks and Recreation, Hillsboro Community Foundation and Hillsboro School District and will be the citys first fully inclusive park and playground.	$25,000
Camp Fire Columbia Portland, OR	to build four new cabins at Camp Namanu, Oregons oldest continuously running camp. The renovation, known as The Sherwood Project, increases access to outdoor learning with ADA-accessible cabins that have inclusive features for students with exceptional physical and cognitive needs.	$35,000
National Center for Healthy Veterans Altavista, VA	to fund the construction of a new home in the organizations Valor Farm residential community. During the nine-month program in Altavista, Virginia, veterans live in tiny homes in a village community where they cook and share meals, enjoy fitness and recreational activities with the goal of moving past trauma and transition challenges into a life of personal and professional contribution and success.	$60,000
Blanchet House of Hospitality Portland, OR	to fund the construction of the organizations new dormitories at Blanchet Farm in Yamhill County, Oregon. This unique nine-month residential addiction recovery program gives clients a chance to learn from peer mentors and build life skills at a working farm. The grant allows the nonprofit to expand services to 60 program participants.	$25,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DAN MCMILLAN	PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR	10	—
JUSTIN DELANEY	SECRETARY/DIRECTOR	10	—
SUSAN BRUECHNER	TREASURER/DIRECTOR	10	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Standard Charitable Foundation?

The Standard Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PORTLAND, OR. It holds $3.0M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Standard Charitable Foundation?

As of 2024, The Standard Charitable Foundation holds $3.0M in total assets with $930K in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $170K in 2024.

Where does The Standard Charitable Foundation operate?

The Standard Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in New York, Ohio, Oregon, Virginia.

What size grants does The Standard Charitable Foundation award?

In 2024, The Standard Charitable Foundation awarded 5 grants totaling $170K — an average of about $34K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Standard Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Standard Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $159K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Standard Charitable Foundation's EIN?

The Standard Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3997125. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.