Private foundation · EIN 93-1307026 · Portland, Oregon · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Frank and Mary Gill 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: 17 grants paid, $198K total, median $3,000. 59% of grants stayed in Oregon.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
17
$198K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in OR
59%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
African Mission HealthcareDeland, FLExempt purpose$60K
Providence Portland Medical FoundatPortland, ORExempt purpose$50K
Oregon Health Science Univ FndPortland, ORExempt purpose$50K
University of PortlandPortland, ORExempt purpose$8,000
Public Safety ChaplaincyBeaverton, ORExempt purpose$5,000
Dental Foundation of OregonWilsonville, ORExempt purpose$5,000
Riverdale School FoundationLake Oswego, ORExempt purpose$4,000
Cares NorthwestPortland, ORExempt purpose$4,000
Transitional YouthBeaverton, ORExempt purpose$3,000
Seva FoundationBerkeley, CAExempt purpose$2,000
Central Catholic High SchoolPortland, ORExempt purpose$1,000
American Red CrossWashington, DCExempt purpose$1,000
Tunnel to TowersStaten Island, NYExempt purpose$1,000
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MIExempt purpose$1,000
St Joseph's Indian SchoolChamberlain, SDExempt purpose$1,000
Mercy HomeChicago, ILExempt purpose$1,000
Shriners Children'sPortland, ORExempt purpose$500

By state: Oregon 10 · Florida 1 · California 1 · District of Columbia 1 · New York 1 · Michigan 1

About this foundation

Frank and Mary Gill Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Portland, Oregon, administered in care of Mary Kay Gill, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 Frank and Mary Gill 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 Frank and Mary Gill Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $198K across 17 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Frank and Mary Gill Foundation give?

Oregon (10 grants), Florida (1 grants), California (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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