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Private foundation · EIN 93-1246381

Franklin & Dorothy Piacentini Charitable Trust

Portland, OR

Franklin & Dorothy Piacentini Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Portland, OR. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $270K in grants and contributions paid across 36 grants, with $6.01M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Wild Salmon Center, Meals on Wheels and Portland Community College.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Wild Salmon CenterPortland, ORGeneral Support$17,500
Meals on WheelsPortland, ORAssist Elderly Needy$14,750
Portland Community CollegePortland, ORGeneral Support$12,000
Bybee Lakes Hope CenterPortland, ORGeneral Support$10,000
Dove LewisPortland, ORGeneral Support$10,000
Habitat for HumanityPortland, ORGeneral Support$10,000
IrcoPortland, ORGeneral Support$10,000
Oregon Food BankPortland, ORAssist Needy$10,000
Oregon SymphonyPortland, ORArts Preservation$10,000
Urban GleanersPortland, ORGeneral Support$10,000
Sunshine DivisionPortland, ORGeneral Support$10,000
The Nature Conservancy - Columbia River BasinArlington, VAGeneral Support$10,000
Share Our StrengthWashington, DCGeneral Support$10,000
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

The 25 largest of 36 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Franklin & Dorothy Piacentini Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, Franklin & Dorothy Piacentini Charitable Trust makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Franklin & Dorothy Piacentini Charitable Trust give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $270,000 in grants and contributions paid (36 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Franklin & Dorothy Piacentini Charitable Trust funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Wild Salmon Center (OR), $17.5K, Meals on Wheels (OR), $14.8K, Portland Community College (OR), $12K, Bybee Lakes Hope Center (OR), $10K and Dove Lewis (OR), $10K.