Wentworth Foundation
Wentworth Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilsonville, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 4 grants totaling $1.6M. Net investment income was $6K.
Wentworth Foundation at a glance
In short: Wentworth Foundation gave $1.6M across 4 grants in 2020 (avg $393K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $1,572,768
- +1829.8% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 4
- -92.3% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $393,192
- +24987.1% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Wentworth Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Oregon Community Foundation ($1.6M). Together the top 4 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 56 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $82K (2019) to $1.6M (2020). In 2020 it made 4 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Community Foundation Portland, OR | For general charitable purposes in the state of Oregon | $1,566,368 |
| Jesuit Family Financial Aid Fund Portland, OR | A response to our community's unprecedented needs for annual financial aid as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. | $5,000 |
| Blanchet House Portland, OR | To feed, clothe, and offer shelter and aid to those in need. | $1,000 |
| Gresham Barlow Youth Baseball and Softball Gresham, OR | Process of learning fundamentals by instilling determination, courage and teamwork from teeball to high school age players. | $400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $-7,035 | $1,601,242 | $1,572,768 | 4 | $6,470 | $40,806 |
| 2019 | $1,254,199 | $89,237 | $106,128 | $81,500 | 52 | $76,735 | $77,340 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wentworth Foundation reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wentworth Foundation is led by Robert C. Wentworth, Treasurer & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Robert C. Wentworth
Treasurer & President
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Wentworth
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Wentworth
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Maurice R. Williams (2019) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Wentworth Foundation
How much does Wentworth Foundation give each year?
Wentworth Foundation gave $1.6M across 4 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $82K across 52 grants.
What is Wentworth Foundation's typical grant size?
Wentworth Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $3,000, and its average grant was $393,192, across 4 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wentworth Foundation give grants?
Wentworth Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (3 grants).
Does Wentworth Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of Wentworth Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is Wentworth Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Wentworth Foundation reported a distributable amount of $41K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Wentworth Foundation's EIN?
Wentworth Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-6024043. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 8, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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