Walter R Behrens Foundation
The Walter R Behrens Foundation is a private foundation based in Silverton, Oregon. Its most recent filing on record is for 2022, and nothing has been filed since; it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Walter R Behrens Foundation at a glance
In short: Walter R Behrens Foundation gave $101K across 21 grants in 2022 (avg $5K), mostly in Oregon. 55% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $100,735
- +110.6% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 21
- +61.5% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $4,797
- +30.4% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $2,200
- Total assets
- $1,613,160
- -6.7% vs 2021
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (98% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Walter R Behrens Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 820 Bartlett St, Silverton, OR 97381
Phone: (503) 871-1910
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Walter R Behrens Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Lincoln County Foundation ($40K). Together the top 10 received $71K.
Organizations only. It also paid 10 grants to individuals ($28,557), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 71 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon and 2% to a recipient in Pennsylvania. The listed Oregon grants included organizations in Lincoln City, Newport, Beaverton, Newberg, Corvallis, Forest Grove, and Eugene.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Walter R Behrens Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) 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. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $1K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2022). 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2021) to $101K (2022). In 2022 it made 21 grants totaling $101K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County Foundation Newport, OR | Charitable | $40,000 |
| 10 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $28,557 |
| George Fox University Newberg, OR | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Pacific University Forest Grove Cam Forest Grove, OR | Charitable | $5,000 |
| University of Oregon Eugene, OR | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Taft High School Lincoln City, OR | Charitable | $4,780 |
| Lincoln City Cultural Center Lincoln City, OR | Charitable | $2,250 |
| Lincoln City Christian School Lincoln City, OR | Charitable | $1,566 |
| St James Santiago School Lincoln City, OR | Charitable | $1,327 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1,613,160 | $14,072 | $130,580 | $100,735 | 21 | $100,735 | $9,328 |
| 2021 | $1,729,390 | $125,640 | $80,536 | $47,840 | 13 | $47,840 | $92,944 |
| 2020 | $1,684,584 | $64,551 | $105,118 | $77,879 | 22 | — | $37,312 |
| 2019 | $1,725,261 | $90,033 | $95,170 | $63,578 | 15 | — | $58,441 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for a county foundation, educational institutions, a camp, a cultural center, a high school, and an early learning center.
The Lincoln County Foundation describes its mission as assisting people in Lincoln County, particularly young people, through grants and scholarships. George Fox University says it prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally. The Lincoln City Cultural Center describes its mission as enriching its community through arts and cultural events and supporting community economic development.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation gave $100,735 through 21 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $143 to $40,000, with a median grant of $2,200.
The largest grants included $40,000 to Lincoln County Foundation, $14,197 to an individual recipient, $6,000 to B'Nai B'Rith Camp, and $5,000 each to George Fox University, Oregon State University, Pacific University Forest Grove Cam, and the University of Oregon. Other listed grants included $4,780 to Taft High School, $3,240 to Samaritan Early Learning Center, and $2,250 to Lincoln City Cultural Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Suzanne Bergstrom as Vice President, Johnathan Winters as President, and Eric Bergstrom as Secretary.
Walter R Behrens Foundation is led by Johnathan Winters, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Johnathan Winters
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Bergstrom
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Bergstrom
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Walter R Behrens Foundation
How much does Walter R Behrens Foundation give each year?
Walter R Behrens Foundation gave $101K across 21 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $48K across 13 grants.
What is Walter R Behrens Foundation's typical grant size?
Walter R Behrens Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $2,200, and its average grant was $4,797, across 21 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Walter R Behrens Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Walter R Behrens Foundation give grants?
Walter R Behrens Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lincoln City, OR (6 grants).
Does Walter R Behrens Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Walter R Behrens Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (21 grants).
Who are Walter R Behrens Foundation's largest grantees?
Walter R Behrens Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Lincoln County Foundation ($40,000), George Fox University ($5,000) and Oregon State University ($5,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 10 grants to individuals ($28,557), which are not listed by name. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is Walter R Behrens Foundation?
Walter R Behrens Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $14K.
What does Walter R Behrens Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for a county foundation, educational institutions, a camp, a cultural center, a high school, and an early learning center. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Walter R Behrens Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Walter R Behrens Foundation's EIN?
Walter R Behrens Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1305216. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Does Walter R Behrens Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 11, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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