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The Firstenburg Foundation

Vancouver, Washington  ·  EIN 680525464  ·  Private foundation

Based in Vancouver, Washington, The Firstenburg Foundation has awarded $8.4M across 278 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2023. Its largest grant on record went to The Community Foundation of Southwest Washington. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$2.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$31.4M
Total assets
278
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What The Firstenburg Foundation funds

The Firstenburg Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, domestic violence, food & agriculture, health care, substance use & recovery.

Community ImprovementDomestic ViolenceFood & AgricultureHealth CareSubstance Use & Recovery

Populations it has supported include children.

children

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Firstenburg Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Community Foundation of Southwest Washington
REPRESENTING PARTICIPATION IN FUNDING FOR THE COVID RESPONSE FUND
Vancouver, WA$500K2020
Clark College Foundation
FIFTH & FINAL INSTALLMENT FOR CLARK COLLEGE DENTAL HYGIENE EDU
Vancouver, WA$400K2017
Clark County Food Bank
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE VISION CENTER WAREHOUSE
Vancouver, WA$150K2022
New Hope Farms
REPRESENTING THE FUNDING FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE NEW HOPE FARMS WELL
Goldendale, WA$140K2018
New Hope Farms
FOR THE NEW ACTIVITY CENTER PROJECT
Goldendale, WA$100K2020
Clark County Food Bank
FOR THE FAMILY NUTRITION AND EDUCATION CENTER CAPITAL CAMPAIGN: 3RD INSTALL OF 4 YEAR PLEDGE
Vancouver, WA$75K2017
Clark County Food Bank
FOR THE FAMILY NUTRITION AND EDUCATION CENTER CAPITAL CAMPAIGN: FINAL INSTALL OF 4 YEAR PLEDGE
Vancouver, WA$75K2018
The Children's Center
REPRESENTING THE 5TH AND FINAL INSTALLMENT OF A 5 YEAR COMMITMENT APPLIED TOWARD THE BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE CAMPAIGN
Vancouver, WA$75K2018
Lutheran Community Services Northwest
TO SUPPORT CASE MANAGEMENT AND DIRECT NEEDS ASSOCIATED WITH AFGHAN REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT
Mcminnville, OR$75K2022
Fish of Vancouver
TO BE APPLIED AS CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT STAFFING
Vancouver, WA$65K2023
Black Parent Initiative
FUNDING FOR THE GROWTH AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - FINAL PAYMENT
Portland, OR$60K2017
Friends of the Children
IN SUPPORT OF STRATEGIC EXPANSION IN CLARK COUNTY
Bend, OR$60K2017
Lan Su Chinese Garden
FOR THE REPLACEMENT AND UPGRADE OF THE GARDENS IRRIGATION
Portland, OR$60K2020
Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Washington
FOR TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT
Vancouver, WA$60K2020
Xchange Recovery
REPRESENTING THE FUNDING FOR FURNISHINGS FOR ITS COMMUNITY CENTER
Battle Ground, WA$54K2018

The Firstenburg Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.4M
2018$1.7M
2020$2.1M
2022$1.8M
2023$1.4M

How to apply for funding from The Firstenburg Foundation

From The Firstenburg Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“THE FOUNDATION REPORTS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY JANUARY 31, APRIL 30, JULY 31, OR OCTOBER 31.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about The Firstenburg Foundation

Does The Firstenburg Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — The Firstenburg Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Firstenburg Foundation fund?
The Firstenburg Foundation's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include The Community Foundation of Southwest Washington, Clark College Foundation, Clark County Food Bank. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Firstenburg Foundation give in grants?
The Firstenburg Foundation reported $2.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.4M over 278 grants.
Where is The Firstenburg Foundation located?
The Firstenburg Foundation is based in Vancouver, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 680525464.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Firstenburg Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Firstenburg Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.