Wieden Family Public Foundation
The Wieden Family Public Foundation is a Portland, Oregon-based public charity that files Form 990. Formed in 2000, it is a supporting organization of The Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) and makes grants intended to further OCF’s mission of improving the lives of all Oregonians through philanthropy.
Wieden Family Public Foundation at a glance
In short: Wieden Family Public Foundation gave $621K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $52K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $620,949
- -89.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $51,746
- -88.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,734
- Total assets
- $210,302
- +213.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Wieden Family Public Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1221 Sw Yamhill Street 100, Portland, OR 97205-2108
Phone: (503) 227-6846
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wieden Family Public Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Caldera ($207K). Together the top 10 received $610K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 25 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing states that its major focus includes arts experiences for underserved youth in Oregon. In 2024, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon, 12% to Missouri, 8% to New York, and 7% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Wieden Family Public Foundation gives
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $621K (2024) to $5.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $621K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Caldera Portland, OR | Arts Education | $206,983 |
| The Laura Fund Beaverton, OR | Physical Health | $92,995 |
| Washington University in St Louis St. Louis, MO | Physical Health | $75,000 |
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | Physical Health | $50,000 |
| Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Warm Springs, OR | Higher Education | $40,734 |
| Global Lyme Alliance Inc Woburn, MA | Physical Health | $40,734 |
| Farmworker Housing Development Corporation Woodburn, OR | Housing | $40,734 |
| Oregon Community Foundation Portland, OR | Civic Engagement | $40,733 |
| Ahivoy Dundee, OR | Economic Development | $16,518 |
| North Pole Studio Portland, OR | Arts General | $5,506 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Amounts are in dollars. Grant figures are grants given by the foundation.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $210,302 | $1,000,000 | $787,947 | $620,949 | 12 | — |
| 2023 | $67,108 | — | $5,806,161 | $5,625,000 | 13 | — |
| 2022 | $20,006,338 | $15,813,629 | $377,419 | — | — | $15,436,634 |
| 2021 | $4,570,298 | $380,113 | $377,617 | — | — | $22 |
| 2020 | $4,572,404 | $374,846 | $377,334 | — | — | $19 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its mission is to make grants that further OCF’s mission of improving lives of all Oregonians through the power of philanthropy. Its filing describes a major focus on innovative medical research and providing arts experiences for underserved youth in Oregon.
The 2024 grantees illustrate a range of funded work. Caldera, which received $206,983, says its mission is to inspire and support youth from underserved rural and urban communities by awakening their creative potential. Farmworker Housing Development Corporation, which received $40,734, says it works to develop farmworker leadership and stronger, more secure families and communities through affordable housing, social services, education, and economic development. Other recipients include AHIVOY, whose stated mission is to strengthen Oregon’s wine community through education for vineyard stewards; Literary Arts, which says it engages readers, supports writers, and inspires the next generation with literature; and North Pole Studio, which says it supports arts careers and opportunities for artists with autism and intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $620,949. Grants ranged from $5,506 to $206,983, with a median grant of $40,734. The largest awards were $206,983 to Caldera for arts education, $92,995 to The Laura Fund for physical health, $75,000 to Washington University in St. Louis for physical health, and $50,000 to Cornell University for physical health. Other grants included $40,734 each to the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs for higher education, Global Lyme Alliance for physical health, and Farmworker Housing Development Corporation for housing.
The foundation’s filing says grantees must submit self-evaluation reports at least nine months after receiving funds, describing how the funds were used. For contingent grants, the report must be received before the next payment is released. Staff may request additional reporting, including programmatic reports or reports tailored to donor interests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing were Tamira Tami Wiedensmith, President; Katherine Cassie Wieden, Vice President; Lisa Mensah, Trustee and Secretary/Treasurer as of April 2024; Max Williams, Secretary/Treasurer until April 2024; Katie Wisdom Weinstein, Trustee as of April 2024; Duncan Campbell, Trustee until April 2024; Sue Naumes, Trustee; Erica D Daley, Assistant Treasurer; and Ray Klinke, Assistant Secretary.
The filing states that OCF, as the supported-organization member, is entitled to elect three of the five trustees, while donor member Dan Wieden is entitled to elect two.
Wieden Family Public Foundation is led by Tamira Tami Wiedensmith, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tamira Tami Wiedensmith
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Duncan Campbell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sue Naumes
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Wisdom Weinstein
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Mensah
Trustee, Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erica D Daley
Assistant Treasurer
Assistant Secretary & Treasurer → Assistant Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Max Williams
Secretary & Treasurer
Trustee → Secretary Treasurer, 2021
Secretary Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Cassie Wieden
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ray Klinke
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Dan Wieden (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Jim Meyer (2020–2021) — Secretary Treasurer
- Former: Laura Wieden Blatner (2020–2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Wieden Family Public Foundation
How much does Wieden Family Public Foundation give each year?
Wieden Family Public Foundation gave $621K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $5.6M across 13 grants.
What is Wieden Family Public Foundation's typical grant size?
Wieden Family Public Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $40,734, and its average grant was $51,746, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Wieden Family Public Foundation give grants?
Wieden Family Public Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (12%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (5 grants).
Does Wieden Family Public Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of Wieden Family Public Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Physical Health" (4 grants).
Who are Wieden Family Public Foundation's largest grantees?
Wieden Family Public Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Caldera ($206,983), The Laura Fund ($92,995) and Washington University in St Louis ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wieden Family Public Foundation?
Wieden Family Public Foundation reported $210K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What does Wieden Family Public Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its mission is to make grants that further OCF’s mission of improving lives of all Oregonians through the power of philanthropy. Its filing describes a major focus on innovative medical research and providing arts experiences for underserved youth in Oregon. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wieden Family Public Foundation?
Wieden Family Public Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Wieden Family Public Foundation's EIN?
Wieden Family Public Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1282671. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Wieden Family Public Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/wieden-family-public-foundation-morg_b6a7e2e9758244508b372642157a4508
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