Challenge Foundation

EIN 58-1817816 Β· OR Β· NTEE T22

Typical grant ~$100K Funds in VA, AZ, NY +5
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Challenge Foundation based in OR paid 13 grants totaling $1.7M to 13 organizations across 8 states. Individual grants ranged from $40K to $350K, with a median of $100K. Its largest recipients included YOUNG AMERICAN'S FOUNDATION, CENTER FOR RIGHTS OF ABUSED CHILDREN, and MOVING PICTURE INSTITUTE. Its application process is not specified in the filing.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$396,205
Giving (latest yr)
$1,685,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
13
Median grant
$100K
Recipients
13
States reached
8
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
Unknown

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Young American's Foundation$350,000
  • Center for Rights of Abused Children$250,000
  • Moving Picture Institute$200,000
  • State Policy Network$150,000
  • Heritage Foundation$125,000

Where grants went

  • Virginia$600,000 Β· 3 grants
  • Arizona$350,000 Β· 2 grants
  • New York$200,000 Β· 1 grant
  • District of Columbia$175,000 Β· 2 grants
  • Illinois$100,000 Β· 1 grant
  • North Carolina$100,000 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (13)

Young American's Foundation
Reston, VA
National Student Conference
$350,000
Center for Rights of Abused Children
Phoenix, AZ
Support Ongoing Efforts for Foster Children
$250,000
Moving Picture Institute
New York, NY
Upcoming Films, Intern Program
$200,000
State Policy Network
Arlington, VA
Esa Programs
$150,000
Heritage Foundation
Washington, DC
Projects With the Center for Education Policy
$125,000
MT Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union
Mount Vernon, VA
Revitalization of Exhibits
$100,000
Center for American Rights
Chicago, IL
School Choice Expansion, Censorship
$100,000
Goldwater Institute
Phoenix, AZ
Parental Rights, Academic Transparency, Etc.
$100,000
Parents for Educational Freedom IN NC (Pefnc)
Raleigh, NC
Expanding School Choice & Scholarships
$100,000
Pacific Research Institute
Pasadena, CA
Support of Educational Outreach Programs
$70,000
Carolina Can
Washington, DC
Outreach Programs
$50,000
Cascade Policy Institute
Portland, OR
Children's Scholarship Program
$50,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Challenge Foundation's 990-PF filing does not specify whether it accepts unsolicited applications. Many private foundations give by invitation only, so confirm before applying.

Challenge Foundation is classified as a Public & Societal Benefit funder. Civil rights, community improvement, philanthropy, science, and public-policy. Its recent grants reached organizations across 8 states.

In its most recent filing, Challenge Foundation reported 13 itemized grants totaling $1.7M. Individual grants ranged from $40K to $350K (median $100K).

Recent recipients include YOUNG AMERICAN'S FOUNDATION, CENTER FOR RIGHTS OF ABUSED CHILDREN, MOVING PICTURE INSTITUTE, among 13 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Challenge Foundation is a private foundation based in Oregon, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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