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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 93-0861885

The Kinsman Foundation

A private foundation in Milwaukie, OR. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 104 grants and $1.2 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Sara Bailey
3727 SE Spaulding Ave
Milwaukie, OR 97267
(503) 654-1668
Form and materials
To apply for a 2026 grant or a 2027 arts, culture and the humanities grant please visit our website, www.kinsmanfoundation.org, and navigate to the page named application guidelines; contact our office by phone or mail; or email [email protected] to have a detailed description of our grantmaking process and policies. We strongly prefer initial letters of inquiry submitted through the grant application software on our website, but they may be submitted by mail, email, or fax.
Deadlines
Submission deadlines vary and are detailed on the website.
Restrictions
Grants are awarded for these purposes: historic preservation, primarily architectural preservation native wildlife rehabilitation and appreciation, particularly rehabilitation programs providing urgent care for native wildlife; and appreciation programs that promote individuals' stewardship, understanding and enjoyment of native wildlife arts, culture and the humanities; emphasizing theater, photography and literary arts. An important element of all grants is a benefit to the public at large, rather than to specialized populations or groups. Grants are awarded only to tax-exempt non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations and government agencies. The geographical area for our grants is oregon and southern washington.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $1,212,840

    Grants listed
    104
    Assets, end of year
    $18,884,561

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,193,461

    Grants listed
    104
    Assets, end of year
    $19,022,427

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,221,264

    Grants listed
    104
    Assets, end of year
    $19,826,125

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,212,708

    Grants listed
    105
    Assets, end of year
    $21,368,843

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,231,715

    Grants listed
    100
    Assets, end of year
    $20,253,709

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,164,875

    Grants listed
    103
    Assets, end of year
    $20,314,383

  • Tax year 2019

    $1,175,475

    Grants listed
    104
    Assets, end of year
    $20,313,311

  • Tax year 2018

    $1,185,350

    Grants listed
    103
    Assets, end of year
    $20,537,367

Grants paid in 2025

104 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Oregon Health & Science University FoundationPortland, OR

    Health care training program

    $80,000
  2. Restore Oregon IncPortland, OR

    Historic preservation

    $40,000
  3. Literary Arts IncPortland, OR

    Historic preservation

    $33,250
  4. Friends of Santiam Pass Ski LodgeSisters, OR

    Historic preservation

    $25,000
  5. On Golden RescueBirkenfeld, OR

    General operating support

    $25,000
  6. Restore Oregon IncPortland, OR

    Historic preservation

    $25,000
  7. Oregon Institute of Science and MedicineCave Junction, OR

    Scientific research

    $24,000
  8. Bird Alliance of Oregon IncPortland, OR

    Wildlife rehabilitation

    $20,000
  9. Bend Metropolitan Parks and Recreation DistrictBend, OR

    Historic preservation

    $20,000
  10. Broadway Rose Theatre CompanyTigard, OR

    Artistic performances

    $20,000
  11. Crag RatsHood River, OR

    Historic preservation

    $20,000
  12. Friends of the Historic Carus SchoolhouseOregon City, OR

    Historic preservation

    $20,000
  13. Miracle Theatre GroupPortland, OR

    Artistic performances

    $20,000
  14. Nordic NorthwestPortland, OR

    Historic preservation

    $20,000
  15. Oaks Park AssociationPortland, OR

    Historic preservation

    $20,000
  16. Old Church Society IncPortland, OR

    Historic preservation

    $20,000
  17. Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland, OR

    Artistic media programming

    $20,000
  18. Oregon Shakespeare Festival AssociationAshland, OR

    Artistic performances

    $20,000
  19. Portland Center StagePortland, OR

    Artistic performances

    $20,000
  20. Upward Bound Camp for Persons with Special Needs IncGates, OR

    Historic preservation

    $20,000
  21. Wildlife Center of the North CoastAstoria, OR

    Wildlife rehabilitation

    $20,000
  22. Willamette Heritage CenterSalem, OR

    Historic preservation

    $20,000
  23. Chintimini Wildlife CenterCorvallis, OR

    Wildlife rehabilitation

    $18,000
  24. Covenant Presbyterian ChurchWalla Walla, WA

    Historic preservation

    $18,000
  25. Oregon Council for the HumanitiesPortland, OR

    Artistic meetings

    $18,000
  26. Artists Repertory TheatrePortland, OR

    Artistic performances

    $17,500
  27. Alberta Abbey FoundationPortland, OR

    Historic preservation

    $15,000
  28. Badger Run Wildlife RehabKlamath Falls, OR

    Wildlife rehabilitation

    $15,000
  29. Cascades Raptor CenterEugene, OR

    Wildlife rehabilitation

    $15,000
  30. City of Weston OregonWeston, OR

    Historic preservation

    $15,000
  31. Helix Advancement Partnership NetworkHelix, OR

    Historic preservation

    $15,000
  32. Portland Institute for Contemporary ArtPortland, OR

    Artistic performances

    $15,000
  33. Southern Oregon Friends of HospiceMedford, OR

    Historic preservation

    $15,000
  34. Third Rail Repertory TheatrePortland, OR

    Artistic performances

    $15,000
  35. Whiteside Theatre FoundationCorvallis, OR

    Historic preservation

    $15,000
  36. Imago the Theatre Mask EnsemblePortland, OR

    Artistic performances

    $14,000
  37. Profile Theatre ProjectPortland, OR

    Artistic performances

    $13,500
  38. Oregon Center for the Photographic Arts IncPortland, OR

    Photographic exhibition

    $13,000
  39. HAND2MOUTHPortland, OR

    Artistic performances

    $12,500
  40. Blue Mountain WildlifePendleton, OR

    Wildlife rehabilitation

    $12,000
  41. Oregon Coast Aquarium IncNewport, OR

    Wildlife rehabilitation

    $12,000
  42. Portland RevelsPortland, OR

    Artistic performances

    $12,000
  43. Rowena Wildlife ClinicThe Dalles, OR

    Wildlife rehabilitation

    $12,000
  44. Stumptown StagesLake Oswego, OR

    Artistic performances

    $12,000
  45. Central Catholic High SchoolPortland, OR

    General operating support

    $10,000
  46. Eastern or Regional Arts Council IncLa Grande, OR

    Historic preservation

    $10,000
  47. Elk Rock Garden FoundationPortland, OR

    Historic preservation

    $10,000
  48. Fishtrap IncEnterprise, OR

    Artistic meetings

    $10,000
  49. First Baptist ChurchMcMinnville, OR

    Historic preservation

    $10,000
  50. Literary Arts IncPortland, OR

    Artistic salaries

    $10,000
  51. Mount Tabor Dance CommunityPortland, OR

    General operating support

    $10,000
  52. Ten Fifteen ProductionsAstoria, OR

    Artistic performances

    $10,000
  53. Tillamook County Habitat for HumanityTillamook, OR

    General operating support

    $10,000
  54. Tillamook Animal ShelterPortland, OR

    General operating support

    $10,000
  55. Triangle ProductionsPortland, OR

    Artistic performances

    $10,000
  56. Vancouver National Historic Reserve TrustVancouver, WA

    Historic preservation

    $10,000
  57. Young Mens Christian AssociationMedford, OR

    Historic preservation

    $10,000
  58. Bag & Baggage ProductionsHillsboro, OR

    Artistic performances

    $7,500
  59. Coho Productions LTDPortland, OR

    Artistic performances

    $7,500
  60. Mountain Top WildlifeWhite Salmon, WA

    Wildlife rehabilitation

    $7,500
  61. Portland Actors ConservatoryHappy Valley, OR

    Artistic performances

    $7,500
  62. Portland Area Theatre AlliancePortland, OR

    Genearl operating support

    $7,500
  63. Portland PlayhousePortland, OR

    Artistic performances

    $7,500
  64. Waldorf Association of Portland IncMilwaukie, OR

    Historic preservation

    $7,500
  65. Alex Rovello Memorial FoundationPortland, OR

    General operating support

    $5,000
  66. Angels in the OutfieldOregon City, OR

    General operating support

    $5,000
  67. Astoria Arts and Movement CenterAstoria, OR

    Historic preservation

    $5,000
  68. Chehalem Center AssociationNewberg, OR

    Artistic performances

    $5,000
  69. Hawkwatch International IncSalt Lake Cty, UT

    Wildlife appreciation

    $5,000
  70. Josephy Center for Arts and CultureJoseph, OR

    Artistic works exhibition

    $5,000
  71. Lakewood Theatre CompanyLake Oswego, OR

    Artistic performances

    $5,000
  72. Mt Hood Cultural Center and MuseumGovernment CP, OR

    Historic preservation

    $5,000
  73. Native Bird Care of Sisters OregonSisters, OR

    Wildlife rehabilitation

    $5,000
  74. North Clackamas FFA AlumniClackamas, OR

    General operating support

    $5,000
  75. Oakland Museaum Historical Society IncOakland, OR

    Historic preservation

    $5,000
  76. Oregon Arts WatchPortland, OR

    Organizational support

    $5,000
  77. Poetry NorthwestEverett, WA

    Literary publication

    $5,000
  78. Portland Experimental Theatre EnsemblePortland, OR

    Artistic performances

    $5,000
  79. Risk-RewardPortland, OR

    Artistic performances

    $5,000
  80. Sowelu TheaterPortland, OR

    Artistic performances

    $5,000
  81. Stages of LifePortland, OR

    Artistic performances

    $5,000
  82. Ten Fifteen ProductionsAstoria, OR

    Artistic performances

    $5,000
  83. Think WildBend, OR

    Wildlife rehabilitation

    $5,000
  84. City of Corvallis OregonCorvallis, OR

    Historic preservation

    $4,990
  85. Crossroads Creative and Performing Arts Center IncBaker City, OR

    Historic preservation

    $4,950
  86. Oakland Museaum Historical Society IncOakland, OR

    Historic preservation

    $4,900
  87. Gresham Historical SocietyGresham, OR

    Historic preservation

    $4,500
  88. Independent Publishing Resource Center IncPortland, OR

    General operating support

    $4,500
  89. Columbia Gorge Orchestra AssociationHood River, OR

    Artistic performances

    $4,250
  90. Boom Arts IncPortland, OR

    Artistic performances

    $4,000
  91. Neskowin Coast FoundationOtis, OR

    Artistic meetings

    $3,000
  92. Trailkeepers of OregonPortland, OR

    General operating support

    $3,000
  93. Good Roots Community ChurchMilwaukie, OR

    General operating support

    $2,500
  94. Historic Alberta HousePortland, OR

    General operating support

    $2,500
  95. Northwest Theatre WorkshopPortland, OR

    General operating

    $2,500
  96. Portland Metro ArtsPortland, OR

    Operating support

    $2,500
  97. Power House Theatre Walla WallaWalla Walla, WA

    General operating

    $2,500
  98. Western Railway Preservation SocietyPortland, OR

    General operating support

    $2,500
  99. Wildlife Images Rehabilitation and Education CenterMerlin, OR

    Wiildlife rehabilitation

    $2,500
  100. Association of Small FoundationsWashington, DC

    General operating support

    $2,000
  101. Four Rivers Cultural Center and MuseumOntario, OR

    Artistic meetings

    $2,000
  102. Oregon Society of ArtistsPortland, OR

    General operating

    $2,000
  103. Nonprofit Association of OregonPortland, OR

    General operating support

    $1,500
  104. CandidNew York, NY

    General operating support

    $500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture46 grants $481,70056% of the total
  2. Animals12 grants $149,50017% of the total
  3. Education4 grants $97,00011% of the total
  4. Human services3 grants $40,0005% of the total
  5. Environment3 grants $33,0004% of the total
  6. Sports and recreation2 grants $25,0003% of the total
  7. 4 other causes5 grants $33,0004% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Oregon97 grants $1,164,840
  2. Washington4 grants $40,500
  3. Utah1 grant $5,000
  4. District of Columbia1 grant $2,000
  5. New York1 grant $500

Officers, directors and trustees

6 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Keith KinsmanPRESIDENT Hours 20Pay $43,692
  • Sara BaileyVICE PRESIDENT Hours 35Pay $106,036
  • Jack SchwabSECRETARY Hours 2Pay $0
  • Jennifer WinterTREASURER Hours 2Pay $0
  • Carey RauschDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0
  • Shelley BaileyDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0

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