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Nonprofit · EIN 93-6041250

ENDOWMENT FUND OF ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH OF PORTLAND OREGON

Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97205

Financials

$126K$114K2023$317K$335K2024$355K$123K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ENDOWMENT FUND OF ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH OF PORTLAND OREGON by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$354,721$122,972$231,749$4,035,309$0$4,035,309
December 31, 2024990$317,066$334,918-$17,852$3,803,560$0$3,803,560
December 31, 2023990$125,963$114,221$11,742$3,821,412$0$3,821,412
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,211
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$352,510
Net gain from sales of assets
$215,240
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$89,500
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,150
Program services (functional)
$89,500
Management and general (functional)
$33,472

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,803,560
Total assets, end of year
$4,035,309
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$4,035,309
Publicly traded securities
$3,917,136
Net assets without donor restrictions
$4,035,309
Gross receipts
$2,159,971
Employees
0
Year formed
1967
State of legal domicile
OR

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRIAN FLEENERCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director
–$0
SCOTT JENSENMANAGER
Trustee or director
–$0
GARY JOHNSONMANAGER
Trustee or director
–$0
BRUCE STRADEMANAGER
Trustee or director
–$0
CARSON TAYLORMANAGER
Trustee or director
–$0
CHRIS WAGNERMANAGER
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRIAN FLEENERCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director
–$0
KARI HANCOCKMANAGER
Trustee or director
–$0
SCOTT JENSENMANAGER
Trustee or director
–$0
SHARON MILESMANAGER
Trustee or director
–$0
BRUCE STRADEMANAGER
Trustee or director
–$0
CARSON TAYLORMANAGER
Trustee or director
–$0
CHRIS WAGNERMANAGER
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KARI HANCOCKMANAGER
Trustee or director
–$0
BRUCE HOFERCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director
–$0
SCOTT JENSENMANAGER
Trustee or director
–$0
SHARON MILESMANAGER
Trustee or director
–$0
BRUCE STRADEMANAGER
Trustee or director
–$0
CARSON TAYLORMANAGER
Trustee or director
–$0
CHRIS WAGNERMANAGER
Trustee or director
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1015 SW 18TH AVE, PORTLAND, OR 97205-1708
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
BRIAN FLEENER, 1015 SW 18TH ST, PORTLAND, OR 97205
Signed the 990
BRIAN FLEENER, CHAIRMAN
Phone
(503) 292-6136
Return prepared by
FORD BLACK LLC

Mission

TO SUPPLEMENT THE INCOME OF ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS OF THE MINISTRY AND CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS OR GROUPS OF PERSONS IN NEED.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THESE NUMBERS HAVE FACES AS THEY EDUCATE, EQUIP AND EMPOWER STUDENTS FROM POOR RWANDA COMMUNITIES TO ACHIEVE THEIR DREAM OF A UNIVERSITY EDUCATION. THIS YEAR'S GRANT COVERS TWO YEARS OF UNIVERSITY TUITION, ROOM, BOARD AND BOOKS FOR ONE STUDENT, FUNDING FOR THREE WORKSHOPS FOR MENTORING YOUNG WOMEN AS THEY EMBARK ON A UNIVERSITY EDUCATION, INCREASE FUNDING FOR FOOD FOR STUDENTS AS RWANDA HAS EXPERIENCED CRIPPLING INFLATION.
    Expenses $50,000 · grants $50,000
  • FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH TO SUPPORT THE COST OF THE CHURCH.
    Expenses $4,500 · grants $4,500
  • FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITY FOCUSED ORGANIZATION, LIFT URBAN PORTLAND, DEDICATED TO PROVIDING FOOD TO LOW INCOME RESIDENTS IN DOWNTOWN AND NORTHWEST PORTLAND.
    Expenses $15,000 · grants $15,000
  • FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR OTHER CHURCHES IN THE PORTLAND METRO AREA, SHELTER AND FOOD FOR THE POOR AND UNHOUSED, EDUCATION FOR CHURCH MINISTRY PROGRAMS AND HOUSING FOR ORPHANED CHILDREN IN KENYA.
    Expenses $20,000 · grants $20,000

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
93-6041250
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Supporting organization of unknown type
Exempt since
1967
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,035,309
Income (IRS master file)
$2,159,971

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$354,721$122,972$4,035,309IRS
990December 2024$317,066$334,918$3,803,560XML
990December 2023$125,963$114,221$3,821,412XML
990December 2022$570,870$134,482$3,809,670IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 93-6041250).

Questions about ENDOWMENT FUND OF ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH OF PORTLAND OREGON

What is the EIN of ENDOWMENT FUND OF ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH OF PORTLAND OREGON?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ENDOWMENT FUND OF ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH OF PORTLAND OREGON is 93-6041250.
Is ENDOWMENT FUND OF ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH OF PORTLAND OREGON tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1967.
Are donations to ENDOWMENT FUND OF ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH OF PORTLAND OREGON tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
Which annual return does ENDOWMENT FUND OF ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH OF PORTLAND OREGON file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of ENDOWMENT FUND OF ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH OF PORTLAND OREGON due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ENDOWMENT FUND OF ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH OF PORTLAND OREGON last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ENDOWMENT FUND OF ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH OF PORTLAND OREGON?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BRIAN FLEENER.
Who are the officers and directors of ENDOWMENT FUND OF ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH OF PORTLAND OREGON?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ENDOWMENT FUND OF ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH OF PORTLAND OREGON have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $354,721, expenses of $122,972 and total assets of $4,035,309 at year end.

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