Private foundation · EIN 27-3650979 · Milwaukie, Oregon · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bob and Evelyn Dieringer Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $750K total, median $103K. 100% of grants stayed in Oregon.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$750K
Median grant
$103K
Stays in OR
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Society of JesusPortland, OREducational and religious purposes$300K
Society of JesusPortland, ORHelp for the poor$150K
Jesuit HighPortland, ORFor educational purposes$113K
St Mary's Academy Endowment FundPortland, ORFor educational services$94K
Holy Family Catholic ParishPortland, ORFor religious purposes$47K
Holy Family Catholic SchoolPortland, ORFor educational purposes$47K

About this foundation

Bob and Evelyn Dieringer Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukie, Oregon, administered in care of Eugene Dieringer, tax-exempt since 2011. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Bob and Evelyn Dieringer Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Bob and Evelyn Dieringer Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $750K across 6 grants, a median of $103K.

Where does Bob and Evelyn Dieringer Family Foundation give?

Oregon (6 grants), per its latest filing.

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