Private Foundation · OR
Lower Columbia Preservation Society
Astoria, OR · EIN 931283147 · Website ↗ · 990s on ProPublica ↗
Assets
$1.2M
Total Giving
$16K
Grants on File
8
Average Grant
$2K
Giving Radius
Where Lower Columbia Preservation Society Has Given
Section I
How to Apply
Lower Columbia Preservation Society's grant program is open to non-profit groups and organizations in Clatsop County, Oregon and in Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties, Washington. Only projects consistent with the LCPS mission will be considered for funding. Projects in any of the following categories will be considered: - Documentation of historic architecture and sites preservation - Restoration or rehabilitation of historic resources - Education of community members
On Unsolicited Proposals yes
Restrictions
Grants can be up to $5,000. Typical grants are under $2,000. A total of $10,000 is available for grants per calendar year.
Section IV
Recent Grants
| Recipient | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Astoria, OR | $2K | 2020 |
| Astoria, OR | $2K | 2021 |
| Gearhart, OR | $50 | 2021 |
| Astoria, OR | $3K | 2021 |
| Astoria, OR | $4K | 2022 |
| Astoria, OR | $1K | 2022 |
| Astoria, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| Ilwaco, WA | $2K | 2023 |
8 grants total
Section V
Board of Directors
- KAREN PARROT-RALLS PRESIDENT
- KYLE WALKER VICE PRESIDENT
- WADE FREITAG TREASURER
- KELLY SHUMAR VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY
- RACHEL JENSEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- LUCIEN SWERDLOFF DIRECTOR
- ASTRONEMIS RAY DIRECTOR
- GLEN HERMAN DIRECTOR
- BRIAN PIETROWSKI DIRECTOR
- RICHARD WINN DIRECTOR/SECRETARY
- ERIC WHEELER DIRECTOR
- KAREN PARROT-RALLS PRESIDENT
- KYLE WALKER VICE PRESIDENT
- WADE FREITAG TREASURER
- KELLY SHUMAR SECRETARY
- RACHEL JENSEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- DOUG THOMPSON DIRECTOR
- LUCIEN SWERDLOFF DIRECTOR
- ASTRONEMIS RAY DIRECTOR
- GLEN HERMAN DIRECTOR
- BRIAN PIETROWSKI DIRECTOR
- RICHARD WINN DIRECTOR
- DOUG THOMPSON PRESIDENT
- KYLE WALKER VICE PRESIDENT
- WADE FREITAG TREASURER
- KAREN PARROT-RALLS SECRETARY
- RACHEL JENSEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- KELLY SHUMAR DIRECTOR
- LUCIEN SWERDLOFF DIRECTOR
- ASTRONEMIS RAY DIRECTOR
- GLEN HERMAN DIRECTOR
- BRIAN PIETROWSKI DIRECTOR
- WADE FREITAG TREASURER
- DOUG THOMPSON VICE-PRESIDENT
- KAREN PARROT SECRETARY
- SERENA SCHLOSSER PRESIDENT
- RACHEL JENSEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- KELLY SHUMAR DIRECTOR
- LUCIEN SWERDLOFF DIRECTOR
- GLEN HERMAN DIRECTOR
Section VI
Filing History
Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.
| Year | Total Assets | Qualifying Distributions | Total Revenue | Total Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3M | $80K | $35K | $136K |
| 2022 | $1.4M | $91K | $32K | $137K |
| 2021 | $1.5M | $91K | $93K | $144K |
| 2020 | $1.5M | $87K | $36K | $103K |
| 2019 | $1.6M | $46K | $35K | $103K |
| 2017 | $1.5M | — | $26K | $31K |
| 2016 | $1.5M | — | $-15,331 | $13K |
| 2015 | $1.7M | — | $-118,986 | $32K |
| 2014 | $2.1M | — | $53K | $44K |
| 2013 | $2.1M | — | $40K | $25K |
Section VII
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