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Private foundation · EIN 41-1958210

Sorlie Family Foundation

Bend, OR

Sorlie Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Bend, OR. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $23.8K in grants and contributions paid across 9 grants, with $396K in assets (fair market value). Its return lists how to submit a request. Its largest grants went to Oregon Public Broadcasting, First Presbyterian Church and Planned Parenthood.

How to request funding

Contact
Oscar Sorlie
Phone
5413229470
Address
3343 Windwood Way, Bend, Or, 97701
Form and materials
The application should include a detailed description of the individual or organization and the proposed activities and purposes of the organization and individual. financial or other information may also be required.
Restrictions
Ineligible grantees: 1. endowment or capital campaigns 2. programs in which the family has no active interest or involvement 3. memberships, special events, or other fund raisers 4. to retire debt or cover operating losses

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
Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland, OROperating Support$16,500
First Presbyterian ChurchBend, OROperating Support$5,200
Planned ParenthoodBend, OROperating Support$650
Young Life Otter Tail CountyFergus Falls, MNOperating Support$600
Ten FriendsSisters, OROperating Support$250
J Bar J Youth ServicesBend, OROperating Support$200
Oregon Journalism ProjectPortland, OROperating Support$200
Jail IncFergus Falls, MNOperating Support$100
Family KitchenBend, OROperating Support$50

Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Sorlie Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Its Form 990-PF lists how to submit a request. Form and materials: The application should include a detailed description of the individual or organization and the proposed activities and purposes of the organization and individual. financial or other information may also be required.. Restrictions: Ineligible grantees: 1. endowment or capital campaigns 2. programs in which the family has no active interest or involvement 3. memberships, special events, or other fund raisers 4. to retire debt or cover operating losses. Confirm current requirements with the foundation before applying.

How much does Sorlie Family Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $23,750 in grants and contributions paid (9 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Sorlie Family Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Oregon Public Broadcasting (OR), $16.5K, First Presbyterian Church (OR), $5.2K, Planned Parenthood (OR), $650, Young Life Otter Tail County (MN), $600 and Ten Friends (OR), $250.