John J and Lois A Tennant Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
John J and Lois A Tennant Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Portland, Oregon, registered in 1998, with $291,767 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
937 Sw 14th Ave Ste 200, Portland, OR, 97205 EIN 91-1912105 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2024)
$292K
▲ 71.1% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$176K
Net assets
$946K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for John J and Lois A Tennant Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating65 mo reserves · +40% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For John J and Lois A Tennant Foundation: 65 mo reserves · +40% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for John J and Lois A Tennant Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For John J and Lois A Tennant Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 937 Sw 14th Ave Ste 200, Portland, OR, 97205
- City
- Portland
- State
- Oregon
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $414K (FY2020) to $292K (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $97KNet assets $946K
Operating margin
39.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.0M
Total liabilities
$97K
Net assets
$946K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $291,767▲71.1% | $176,034▲123% | $946,476▲13.9% | $1,043,177▲12.5% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $170,498▲150% | $78,990▼29.0% | $830,743▲12.4% | $927,444▲10.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$337,862▼185% | $111,309▼52.0% | $739,235▼37.8% | $835,936▼34.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $398,569▼3.8% | $231,752▲188% | $1,188,406▲16.3% | $1,281,056▲21.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $414,312 | $80,485▼27.6% | $1,021,589▼13.0% | $1,056,493▼10.0% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $111,200 | $1,174,445 | $1,174,445 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is John J and Lois A Tennant Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. John J and Lois A Tennant Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-1912105, based in Portland, Oregon. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is John J and Lois A Tennant Foundation's EIN?
- John J and Lois A Tennant Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-1912105.
- How much revenue does John J and Lois A Tennant Foundation report?
- John J and Lois A Tennant Foundation reported $291,767 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does John J and Lois A Tennant Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades John J and Lois A Tennant Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for John J and Lois A Tennant Foundation (EIN 91-1912105) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.