Grants paid in 2025
39 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Opal Creek Ancient Forest CenterPortland, OR | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Basic Rights OregonPortland, OR | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Community Library - Books of WheelsKetchum, ID | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Kickstand ComedyPortland, OR | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Senior ConnectionHailey, ID | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Sisters of the RoadPortland, OR | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Turning Point IncMount Clemens, MI | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Winning FuturesWarren, MI | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Wigs for KidsSt Clair Shores, MI | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Wood River Land TrustHailey, ID | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Trans Relocation Fund & Aid NetworkPortland, OR | General operating support | $5,000 |
| New Avenues for YouthPortland, OR | General operating support | $4,000 |
| The Deegan ProjectDavisburg, MI | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Arbor School of Arts and SciencesTualatin, OR | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Argyros Performing Arts CenterKetchum, ID | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Capuchin Soup KitchenDetroit, MI | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Franklin University SwitzerlandNew York, NY | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Columbia WillamettePortland, OR | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Q CenterPortland, OR | General operating support | $1,000 |
| St John's Deaf CenterEastpointe, MI | General operating support | $1,000 |
| St Mary's AcademyPortland, OR | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Sun Valley Writer's ConferenceKetchum, ID | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Mountain HumaneHailey, ID | General operating support | $800 |
| Taking Ownership PdxPortland, OR | General operating support | $600 |
| Cate SchoolCarpinteria, CA | General operating support | $500 |
| Hunger CoalitionBellevue, ID | General operating support | $500 |
| Lower Columbia Q CenterAustoria, OR | General operating support | $500 |
| Oregon Humane SocietyPortland, OR | General operating support | $500 |
| Play WritePortland, OR | General operating support | $500 |
| Sun Valley Culinary InstituteSun Valley, ID | General operating support | $500 |
| Sun Valley Film FestivalSun Valley, ID | General operating support | $500 |
| Grant High SchoolPortland, OR | General operating support | $400 |
| Detroit Rescue MissionDetroit, MI | General operating support | $300 |
| Equitable Giving CirclePortland, OR | General operating support | $300 |
| Dougy CenterPortland, OR | General operating support | $300 |
| STEM Like a GirlPortland, OR | General operating support | $300 |
| West End Food PantryRosbury, WA | General operating support | $300 |
| Appelo Archives MuseumNaseik, WA | General operating support | $200 |
| Community Cycling CenterPortland, OR | General operating support | $200 |
By state: Oregon 19 · Idaho 9 · Michigan 7 · New York 1 · Washington 2 · California 1
About this foundation
L & H Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Portland, Oregon, administered in care of Helen M Fowler, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does L & H 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 L & H Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $78K across 39 grants, a median of $1,000.
Where does L & H Foundation give?
Oregon (19 grants), Idaho (9 grants), Michigan (7 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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