Lee H & Marion B Thompson Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 94-3112077

Foundation Overview

Based in Portland, OR, Lee H & Marion B Thompson Foundation has awarded 190 grants totaling $11,140,855 to organizations in Oregon, District of Columbia and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $1,050,000, with a median award of $20,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$11,140,855
Total Assets
$22,733,693
Median Grant (all grants)
$20,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
27
Median Grant
$100,000
% Median Grant Growth
+567% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 56%

15 of 27 recipients (56%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.

Geographic Focus
Oregon

94% of all grants are concentrated in Oregon, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Oregon, funding concentrates in Portland (48%), Sherwood (7%), Central Point (5%).

Funding Trajectory
+39918%

Strong 39918% growth in annual giving over 6 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (44%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Lee H & Marion B Thompson Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Adelante Mujeres $40,000 Forest Grove, OR, US Latino Community Farming Business 2024
Agfest $10,000 Salem, OR, US Agriculture Festival/education 2024
Albertina Kerr $100,000 Portland, OR, US Support Community Mental Health 2024
Bird Alliance Of Oregonaudobon $100,000 Portland, OR, US Conservation 2024
Blanchet House $106,112 Portland, OR, US Homeless Services 2024
Blosser Center For Dyslexia $1,050,000 Portland, OR, US Tutoring Program For Dyslexic Children 2024
Burns Youth Correction $2,500 Sherwood, OR, US Youth Correctional Facility 2024
Candlelighters For Children With Cancer $150,000 Portland, OR, US Family Wraparound Services/cancer 2024
Central Cultural $40,000 Cornelius, OR, US Culture Center/various 2024
Dogs For Better Lives $100,000 Central Point, OR, US Dog Training Support Services 2024
Ducks Unlimited $1,000,000 Memphis, TN, US Wetlands Preservation 2024
Ella Curran Food Bank - Independence $500,000 Independence, OR, US Building A Food Bank Facility 2024
Ffa Oregon $500,000 Corvallis, OR, US Youth Leadership In Farming 2024
Gate Youth Association $1,000,000 Independence, OR, US Education / Mentorship / Community Center 2024
Guide Dogs For The Blind $100,000 Boring, OR, US Dog Training Support Services 2024
Nature Conservancy $275,000 Portland, OR, US Conservation 2024
Opal Creek Anvient Forest Center $250,000 Portland, OR, US Forrest Recovery From Forest Fire 2024
Oregon Humane Society $100,000 Portland, OR, US Animal Welfare 2024
Oregon Public Broadcasting $100,000 Portland, OR, US News And Education 2024
Portland Rescue Mission $90,000 Portland, OR, US Homeless And Addiction Services 2024
Providence Hospital Foundation $1,000,000 Portland, OR, US Build New Emergency Foom 2024
Sherwood Helping Hands Food Pantry $15,000 Sherwood, OR, US Food Bank 2024
The Northwest School Of Wooden Boatbuilding $1,000,000 Port Hadlock, WA, US Trades School Boat Building Education 2024
Tualatin Food Pantry $25,000 Tualitin, OR, US Food Bank 2024
Tualatin River Keepers $130,000 Tualatin, OR, US Conservation And Environment 2024
Union Gospel Mission $90,000 Portland, OR, US Homeless Services 2024
Willamette Riverkeeper $130,000 Oregon City, OR, US Conservation And Envioronment 2024
1000 Friends Of Oregon $15,000 Portland, OR, US To Support Environmental Efforts 2023
Airwary Science For Kids $10,000 Portland, OR, US Help With Science Education Programs For Kids 2023
Albertina Kerr $75,000 Portland, OR, US To Support Community Mental Health 2023
Beaverton Resource Center $10,000 Beaverton, OR, US To Support Housing And Food Insecurity 2023
Blanchet House $50,000 Portland, OR, US 25k For Farm Project 25k For Housing And Meal Programs 2023
Bloomin' Boutique $15,000 Oregon City, OR, US To Support Clothing Closet For Children In Need 2023
Blosser Center For Dyslexia $15,000 Portland, OR, US For Tutoring Program For Dyslexic Children 2023
Boy Scouts Of America Cascade Pacific Council $10,000 Portland, OR, US Applied To Endowment For Youth Development 2023
(Bsa Scout Project For) Blanchet House $3,990 Portland, OR, US For 200 Winter Care Kits For Homeless 2023
Candlelighters For Children With Cancer $15,000 Portland, OR, US Applied To Endowment To Support Children Facing Cancer 2023
Cascade Forest Conservancy $25,000 Portland, OR, US Forest Conservation Efforts 2023
Daughters Of American Revolution (Pioneer Museum) $25,000 Happy Valley, OR, US To Renovate Bathroom To Ada Accessible 2023
Dogs For Better Lives $35,000 Central Point, OR, US Applied To Endowment For Service Dog Supports 2023
Ducks Unlimited $50,000 Vancouver, WA, US For Conservation Of Wetlands 2023
Elevate Oregon $10,000 Portland, OR, US To Support Staff Salaries For Youth Education 2023
Ella Curran Food Bank - Independence $10,000 Independence, OR, US Applied To Endowment To Support Food Pantry 2023
Family Promise Of Tualatin Valley $10,000 Tigard, OR, US To Support Families Facing Housing Insecurity 2023
Family Promise Of Greater Washington County $10,000 Beaverton, OR, US To Support Families Facing Housing Insecurity 2023
Food Corps $10,000 Portland, OR, US Feeding Children Facing Food Scarcity 2023
Friends Of The Children - Central Point $10,000 Bend, OR, US To Support Youth Mentorship 2023
Friends Of The Children - Lane County $10,000 Eugene, OR, US To Support Youth Mentorship 2023
Friends Of The Children - Portland $25,000 Portland, OR, US Applied To Endowment To Support Youth Mentorship 2023
Gate Youth Association $15,000 Independence, OR, US Applied To Endowment To Support Youth Education 2023
Guide Dogs For The Blind $35,000 San Rafael, OR, US To Support Efforts Of Training Guide Dogs 2023
Habitat For Humanity-newberg Branch $25,000 Newberg, OR, US Applied To Endowment To Support Housing For Low Income Families 2023
Helping Hands Food Pantry $15,000 Sherwood, OR, US To Support Food Pantry Program 2023
Home Orchard Education Center $5,000 Oregon City, OR, US To Support Food Growing Education 2023
Just Compassion Of Washington County $10,000 Tigard, OR, US Applied To Endowment For Homeless Services 2023
Marion-polk Food Share $10,000 Salem, OR, US Applied To Endowment To Support Marion County Food Programs 2023
Mark Prairie Historical Society $25,000 Canby, OR, US To Support Preservation Of A Historic School House 2023
North Coast Land Conservancy $10,000 Seaside, OR, US To Support Conservation Efforts Of The North Coast 2023
North County Food Bank - Tillamook Area $10,000 Wheeler, OR, US To Support Food Pantry Program 2023
Northwest School Of Wooden Boat Building $25,000 Port Hadlock, WA, US To Support Educational Programs For Youth 2023
Opal Creek Anvient Forest Center $25,000 Portland, OR, US To Support Forest Conservation And Youth Education 2023
Opb Foundation $25,000 Portland, OR, US Applied To Endowment 2023
Oregon Ffa $10,000 Corvallis, OR, US To Support Youth Leadership Programs 2023
Oregon Food Bank $50,000 Portland, OR, US Applied To Rooted And Rising Campaign To Fight Hunger 2023
Oregon Humane Society $35,000 Portland, OR, US To Support Animal Welfare 2023
Oregon Lions Sight And Hearing Foudation $25,000 Portland, OR, US To Support Screening And Treatment For Sign And Hearing 2023
Oregon Wild $10,000 Portland, OR, US To Support Conservation Efforts 2023
Parkinson's Resources Of Oregon $25,000 Beaverton, OR, US Applied To Endowment To Support Parkinson's Efforts 2023
Pleasant View Cemetery $150 Sherwood, OR, US Help With Keeping Cemetery Grounds 2023
Portland Audubon Societybird Alliance Of Oregon $25,000 Portland, OR, US Applied To Endowment To Support Conservation Efforts Of Wildlife 2023
Providence Emergency Room Renovation $50,000 Portland, OR, US To Support Emergency Room Renovation 2023
Reading Results $10,000 Portland, OR, US To Support Tutoring For Struggling Readers 2023
Salem Harvest $10,000 Salem, OR, US Farm Gleaners To Support Local Food Pantries 2023
Sisters Of The Road $25,000 Portland, OR, US To Help With Renovation Of Center 2023
Street Roots $10,000 Portland, OR, US To Help With Addiction Treatment 2023
Tualatin River Keepers $15,000 Tualatin, OR, US Applied To Endowment To Support River Conservation Efforts 2023
Tualatin School House Pantry $10,000 Tualatin, OR, US To Support Food Pantry Program 2023
Winona Grange $500 Tualatin, OR, US To Purchase Seeds For Annual Festival 2023
1000 Friends Of Oregon $15,000 Portland, OR, US To Support Environmental Efforts 2023
Airwary Science For Kids $10,000 Portland, OR, US Help With Science Education Programs For Kids 2023
Albertina Kerr $75,000 Portland, OR, US To Support Community Mental Health 2023
Beaverton Resource Center $10,000 Beaverton, OR, US To Support Housing And Food Insecurity 2023
Blanchet House $50,000 Portland, OR, US 25k For Farm Project 25k For Housing And Meal Programs 2023
Bloomin' Boutique $15,000 Oregon City, OR, US To Support Clothing Closet For Children In Need 2023
Blosser Center For Dyslexia $15,000 Portland, OR, US For Tutoring Program For Dyslexic Children 2023
Boy Scouts Of America Cascade Pacific Council $10,000 Portland, OR, US Applied To Endowment For Youth Development 2023
(Bsa Scout Project For) Blanchet House $3,990 Portland, OR, US For 200 Winter Care Kits For Homeless 2023
Candlelighters For Children With Cancer $15,000 Portland, OR, US Applied To Endowment To Support Children Facing Cancer 2023
Cascade Forest Conservancy $25,000 Portland, OR, US Forest Conservation Efforts 2023
Daughters Of American Revolution (Pioneer Museum) $25,000 Happy Valley, OR, US To Renovate Bathroom To Ada Accessible 2023
Dogs For Better Lives $35,000 Central Point, OR, US Applied To Endowment For Service Dog Supports 2023
Ducks Unlimited $50,000 Vancouver, WA, US For Conservation Of Wetlands 2023
Elevate Oregon $10,000 Portland, OR, US To Support Staff Salaries For Youth Education 2023
Ella Curran Food Bank - Independence $10,000 Independence, OR, US Applied To Endowment To Support Food Pantry 2023
Family Promise Of Tualatin Valley $10,000 Tigard, OR, US To Support Families Facing Housing Insecurity 2023
Family Promise Of Greater Washington County $10,000 Beaverton, OR, US To Support Families Facing Housing Insecurity 2023
Food Corps $10,000 Portland, OR, US Feeding Children Facing Food Scarcity 2023
Friends Of The Children - Central Point $10,000 Bend, OR, US To Support Youth Mentorship 2023
Friends Of The Children - Lane County $10,000 Eugene, OR, US To Support Youth Mentorship 2023
Friends Of The Children - Portland $25,000 Portland, OR, US Applied To Endowment To Support Youth Mentorship 2023
Gate Youth Association $15,000 Independence, OR, US Applied To Endowment To Support Youth Education 2023
Guide Dogs For The Blind $35,000 San Rafael, OR, US To Support Efforts Of Training Guide Dogs 2023
Habitat For Humanity-newberg Branch $25,000 Newberg, OR, US Applied To Endowment To Support Housing For Low Income Families 2023
Helping Hands Food Pantry $15,000 Sherwood, OR, US To Support Food Pantry Program 2023
Home Orchard Education Center $5,000 Oregon City, OR, US To Support Food Growing Education 2023
Just Compassion Of Washington County $10,000 Tigard, OR, US Applied To Endowment For Homeless Services 2023
Marion-polk Food Share $10,000 Salem, OR, US Applied To Endowment To Support Marion County Food Programs 2023
Mark Prairie Historical Society $25,000 Canby, OR, US To Support Preservation Of A Historic School House 2023
North Coast Land Conservancy $10,000 Seaside, OR, US To Support Conservation Efforts Of The North Coast 2023
North County Food Bank - Tillamook Area $10,000 Wheeler, OR, US To Support Food Pantry Program 2023
Northwest School Of Wooden Boat Building $25,000 Port Hadlock, WA, US To Support Educational Programs For Youth 2023
Opal Creek Anvient Forest Center $25,000 Portland, OR, US To Support Forest Conservation And Youth Education 2023
Opb Foundation $25,000 Portland, OR, US Applied To Endowment 2023
Oregon Ffa $10,000 Corvallis, OR, US To Support Youth Leadership Programs 2023
Oregon Food Bank $50,000 Portland, OR, US Applied To Rooted And Rising Campaign To Fight Hunger 2023
Oregon Humane Society $35,000 Portland, OR, US To Support Animal Welfare 2023
Oregon Lions Sight And Hearing Foudation $25,000 Portland, OR, US To Support Screening And Treatment For Sign And Hearing 2023
Oregon Wild $10,000 Portland, OR, US To Support Conservation Efforts 2023
Parkinson's Resources Of Oregon $25,000 Beaverton, OR, US Applied To Endowment To Support Parkinson's Efforts 2023
Pleasant View Cemetery $150 Sherwood, OR, US Help With Keeping Cemetery Grounds 2023
Portland Audubon Societybird Alliance Of Oregon $25,000 Portland, OR, US Applied To Endowment To Support Conservation Efforts Of Wildlife 2023
Providence Emergency Room Renovation $50,000 Portland, OR, US To Support Emergency Room Renovation 2023
Reading Results $10,000 Portland, OR, US To Support Tutoring For Struggling Readers 2023
Salem Harvest $10,000 Salem, OR, US Farm Gleaners To Support Local Food Pantries 2023
Sisters Of The Road $25,000 Portland, OR, US To Help With Renovation Of Center 2023
Street Roots $10,000 Portland, OR, US To Help With Addiction Treatment 2023
Tualatin River Keepers $15,000 Tualatin, OR, US Applied To Endowment To Support River Conservation Efforts 2023
Tualatin School House Pantry $10,000 Tualatin, OR, US To Support Food Pantry Program 2023
Winona Grange $500 Tualatin, OR, US To Purchase Seeds For Annual Festival 2023
Audubon Society $25,000 Portland, OR, US Cash Donation 2022
Cascade Forest Conservancy $25,000 Portland, OR, US Cash Donation 2022
Dogs For Better Living $25,000 Central Point, OR, US Cash Donation 2022
Ducks Unlimited $40,000 Bend, OR, US Cash Donation 2022
Guide Dogs For The Blind $25,000 Boring, OR, US Cash Donation 2022
Oregon Humane Society $25,000 Portland, OR, US Cash Donation 2022
Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing $25,000 Portland, OR, US Cash Donation 2022
Oregon State Society Dar $30,000 Washington, DC, US Cash Donation 2022
Helping Hands Food Pantry $15,000 Sherwood, OR, US Cash Donation 2022
Mark Prairie Historical Society $25,000 Canby, OR, US Cash Donation 2022
Pleasant View Cemetary Assn $100 Sherwood, OR, US Cash Donation 2022
Audubon Society $25,000 Portland, OR, US Cash Donation 2022
Cascade Forest Conservancy $25,000 Portland, OR, US Cash Donation 2022
Dogs For Better Living $25,000 Central Point, OR, US Cash Donation 2022
Ducks Unlimited $40,000 Bend, OR, US Cash Donation 2022
Guide Dogs For The Blind $25,000 Boring, OR, US Cash Donation 2022
Oregon Humane Society $25,000 Portland, OR, US Cash Donation 2022
Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing $25,000 Portland, OR, US Cash Donation 2022
Oregon State Society Dar $30,000 Washington, DC, US Cash Donation 2022
Helping Hands Food Pantry $15,000 Sherwood, OR, US Cash Donation 2022
Mark Prairie Historical Society $25,000 Canby, OR, US Cash Donation 2022
Pleasant View Cemetary Assn $100 Sherwood, OR, US Cash Donation 2022
Audubon Society $25,000 Portland, OR, US Cash Donation 2022
Cascade Forest Conservancy $25,000 Portland, OR, US Cash Donation 2022
Dogs For Better Living $25,000 Central Point, OR, US Cash Donation 2022
Ducks Unlimited $40,000 Bend, OR, US Cash Donation 2022
Guide Dogs For The Blind $25,000 Boring, OR, US Cash Donation 2022
Oregon Humane Society $25,000 Portland, OR, US Cash Donation 2022
Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing $25,000 Portland, OR, US Cash Donation 2022
Oregon State Society Dar $30,000 Washington, DC, US Cash Donation 2022
Helping Hands Food Pantry $15,000 Sherwood, OR, US Cash Donation 2022
Mark Prairie Historical Society $25,000 Canby, OR, US Cash Donation 2022
Pleasant View Cemetary Assn $100 Sherwood, OR, US Cash Donation 2022
Audubon Society $20,000 Portland, OR, US Cash Donation 2021
Cascade Forest Conservancy $15,000 Portland, OR, US Cash Donation 2021
Dogs For Better Living $20,000 Central Point, OR, US Cash Donation 2021
Ducks Unlimited $35,000 Bend, OR, US Cash Donation 2021
Guide Dogs For The Blind $20,000 Boring, OR, US Cash Donation 2021
Oregon Humane Society $20,000 Portland, OR, US Cash Donation 2021
Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing $20,000 Portland, OR, US Cash Donation 2021
Oregon State Society Dar $10,000 Washington, DC, US Cash Donation 2021
Albertina Kerr $20,000 Portland, OR, US Cash Donation 2021
Portland State University $22,663 Portland, OR, US In Kind Donation 2021
Helping Hands Food Pantry $15,000 Sherwood, OR, US Cash Donation 2021
Audubon Society $15,000 Portland, OR, US Cash Donation 2020
Cascade Forest Conservancy $15,000 Portland, OR, US Cash Donation 2020
Dogs For Better Living $15,000 Central Point, OR, US Cash Donation 2020
Ducks Unlimited $30,000 Bend, OR, US Cash Donation 2020
Guide Dogs For The Blind $15,000 Boring, OR, US Cash Donation 2020
Oregon Humane Society $15,000 Portland, OR, US Cash Donation 2020
Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing $15,000 Portland, OR, US Cash Donation 2020
Oregon State Society Dar $5,000 Washington, DC, US Cash Donation 2020
Albertina Kerr $5,000 Portland, OR, US Cash Donation 2020
Cascade Forest Conservancy $1,500 Portland, OR, US Cash Donation 2018
Oregon Humane Society $1,500 Portland, OR, US Cash Donation 2018
Opb $2,500 Portland, OR, US Cash Donation 2018
Salvation Army $1,000 Portland, OR, US Cash Donation 2018
Ducks Unlimited $6,000 Bend, OR, US Cash Donation 2018
Guide Dogs For The Blind $1,500 Boring, OR, US Cash Donation 2018
Dogs For Better Living $1,000 Central Point, OR, US Cash Donation 2018
Audubon Society $5,000 Portland, OR, US Cash Donation 2018

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Contact Information

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EIN 94-3112077
Website N/A
Address PO BOX 1488 Wilsonville, OR 97070-1488

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Lee H & Marion B Thompson Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President M'chelene Shull
Secretary/treasure Dan Ford
Board Member Chris Schull

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.