Private foundation · EIN 93-1246381 · Portland, Oregon · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Franklin and Dorothy Piacentini Charitable Trust

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: 36 grants paid, $270K total, median $5,750. 86% of grants stayed in Oregon.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
36
$270K
Median grant
$5,750
Stays in OR
86%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Wild Salmon CenterPortland, ORGeneral support$18K
Meals on WheelsPortland, ORAssist elderly needy$15K
Portland Community CollegePortland, ORGeneral support$12K
Bybee Lakes Hope CenterPortland, ORGeneral support$10K
Dove LewisPortland, ORGeneral support$10K
Habitat for HumanityPortland, ORGeneral support$10K
IrcoPortland, ORGeneral support$10K
Oregon Food BankPortland, ORAssist needy$10K
Oregon SymphonyPortland, ORArts preservation$10K
Urban GleanersPortland, ORGeneral support$10K
Sunshine DivisionPortland, ORGeneral support$10K
The Nature Conservancy - Columbia River BasinArlington, VAGeneral support$10K
Share Our StrengthWashington, DCGeneral support$10K
Friends of the Columbia GorgePortland, ORGeneral support$9,500
Lift Urban PortlandPortland, ORGeneral support$8,750
Eco TrustPortland, ORGeneral support$7,500
Xerces SocietyPortland, ORGeneral support$7,500
Outside inPortland, ORGeneral support$6,000
Free GeekPortland, ORGeneral support$5,500
Dental Foundation of OregonWilsonville, ORGeneral support$5,000
Ethos IncPortland, ORGeneral support$5,000
Feeding San DiegoSan Diego, CAGeneral support$5,000
Lan Su Chinese GardenPortland, ORGeneral support$5,000
Literary ArtsPortland, ORGeneral support$5,000
Ohsu - Russell Street Dental ClinicPortland, ORGeneral support$5,000
Oregon Energy FundPortland, ORGeneral support$5,000
Portland State University FoundationPortland, ORFund library services$5,000
Proud Ground HousingPortland, ORGeneral support$5,000
San Diego River Park FoundationSan Diego, CAGeneral support$5,000
University of Oregon FoundationEugene, ORSupport library services$5,000
Bird Alliance of OregonPortland, ORGeneral support$5,000
Oregon Zoo FoundationPortland, ORGeneral support$5,000
Stone SoupPortland, ORGeneral support$5,000
Impact NorthwestPortland, ORGeneral support$5,000
Art FormSan Diego, CAArt form$3,000
Deschutes Land TrustBend, ORGeneral support$3,000

By state: Oregon 31 · California 3 · Virginia 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Franklin and Dorothy Piacentini Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Portland, Oregon, administered in care of Dr Franklin Piacentini, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Franklin and Dorothy Piacentini Charitable Trust 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 Franklin and Dorothy Piacentini Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $270K across 36 grants, a median of $5,750.

Where does Franklin and Dorothy Piacentini Charitable Trust give?

Oregon (31 grants), California (3 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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