Private foundation · EIN 20-5237609 · Portland, Oregon · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Erath Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Oregon. The foundation accepts applications (N/A) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $311K total, median $5,000. 80% of grants stayed in Oregon. Stated restrictions: Grant applications will be considered only for projects that advance science and education in the state of oregon in the fields of enology and viticulture.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$311K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in OR
80%
of grants
Deadline
N/A
Assets
$16M

How to apply

No specified form at this time. Contact: John D Irvine, 345 Ne 102nd Ave, Portland, Or, 5032528449 Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: Grant applications will be considered only for projects that advance science and education in the state of oregon in the fields of enology and viticulture.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jackson County 4-H Master Gardener and Agricultural Extension Service CntMedford, ORConstruction of teaching & event pavilion$200K
Agricultural Research Foundation Oregon State UniversityCorvallis, ORResearch and undergraduate scholars program$76K
Union Gospel MissionPortland, ORTo provide meals, care, and recovery to the homeless$10K
A Family PlaceMcMinnville, ORRelief nursery$5,000
Douglas High SchoolWinston, ORTo support the horticultural program's greenhouse project$5,000
World Central KitchenWashington, DCGeneral support$5,000
National Grape Research AllianceSacramento, CAGrape research$5,000
AhivoyAmity, ORGeneral support$2,000
Yamhill Community Action Partnership (ycap)McMinnville, ORTo support the food bank for people in need$1,500
Canby CenterCanby, ORGeneral support$1,500

By state: Oregon 8 · District of Columbia 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Erath Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Portland, Oregon, administered in care of Irvine & Co Cpas LLC, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Erath Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No specified form at this time. Deadlines: N/A.

How much does Erath Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $311K across 10 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Erath Family Foundation give?

Oregon (8 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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