The Autzen Foundation
Portland, Oregon · EIN 936021333 · Private foundation
The Autzen Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $1.5M in grants paid and $7.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 1,722 individual grants from this funder — $9.5M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Autzen Foundation funds
The Autzen Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| North County Recreation District UNRESTRICTED | Nehalem, OR | $50K | 2018 |
| University of Oregon Foundation UNRESTRICTED | Eugene, OR | $30K | 2018 |
| Portland State University Foundation UNRESTRICTED | Portland, OR | $30K | 2018 |
How to apply for funding from The Autzen Foundation
From The Autzen Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at autzenfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Autzen Foundation
- Does The Autzen Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — The Autzen Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The Autzen Foundation fund?
- The Autzen Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include North County Recreation District, University of Oregon Foundation, Portland State University Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Autzen Foundation give in grants?
- The Autzen Foundation reported $1.5M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.5M over 1,722 grants.
- Where is The Autzen Foundation located?
- The Autzen Foundation is based in Portland, Oregon. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 936021333.
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