The Challenge Foundation
Tigard, Oregon · EIN 581817816 · Private foundation
The Challenge Foundation is a private foundation based in Tigard, Oregon. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $1.7M in giving and $396K in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 121 individual grants from this funder — $17.8M awarded across 2016–2024 — including its support for community improvement. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Challenge Foundation funds
The Challenge Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, education, higher education.
Populations it has supported include children, families, foster youth.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teamcfa OPERATIONS OF CHARTER SCHOOL NETWORK | Charlotte, NC | $4.7M | 2016 |
| Core Knowledge Foundation SUPPORT FOR CKSCI MODULES AND CK ASSESSMENT | Charlottesville, VA | $550K | 2018 |
| Core Knowledge Foundation SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF MATERIALS, SUPPORT FOR ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEE FOR CREATION OF IMPLEMENTATION ASSESSMENT | Charlottesville, VA | $510K | 2017 |
How to apply for funding from The Challenge Foundation
From The Challenge 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 challengefoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Challenge Foundation
- Does The Challenge Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — The Challenge Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The Challenge Foundation fund?
- The Challenge Foundation's grants focus on community improvement. Example recipients include Teamcfa, Core Knowledge Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Challenge Foundation give in grants?
- The Challenge Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $1.7M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $17.8M over 121 grants.
- Where is The Challenge Foundation located?
- The Challenge Foundation is based in Tigard, Oregon. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 581817816.
- How can I find foundations similar to The Challenge Foundation?
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