Bankoff Blanchet Family Foundation
Bankoff Blanchet Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Eugene, Oregon. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including support recorded as donor advised funding to the Oregon Community Foundation and general support for several other organizations.
Bankoff Blanchet Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Bankoff Blanchet Family Foundation gave $51K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Oregon. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $51,000
- -8.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,100
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $464,994
- -3.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bankoff Blanchet Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2905 Adams Street, Eugene, OR 97405
Phone: (541) 485-0495
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bankoff Blanchet Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Oregon Community Foundation ($45K). Together the top 10 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 46 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon and 3% to recipients in Virginia. Listed Oregon recipients included organizations in Eugene and Portland; Virginia recipients were in Portsmouth.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Bankoff Blanchet Family Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $667; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 224% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2021) to $56K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Community Foundation Portland, OR | Donor Advised Funding | $45,000 |
| Community Supported Housing Eugene, OR | General Support | $1,000 |
| Mercy Corp Portsmouth, VA | General Support | $1,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul Eugene, OR | General Support | $1,000 |
| KLCC Eugene, OR | General Support | $500 |
| Ophelia's Place Eugene, OR | General Support | $500 |
| Our Children's Trust Eugene, OR | General Support | $500 |
| Elaw Eugene, OR | General Support | $500 |
| White Bird Eugene, OR | General Support | $500 |
| Mercy Chef Portsmouth, VA | General Support | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $464,994 | $40,172 | $66,704 | $51,000 | 10 | $51,000 | $39,117 | $22,785 |
| 2023 | $481,526 | $36,529 | $59,435 | $56,000 | 11 | $56,000 | $36,277 | $23,546 |
| 2022 | $504,432 | $33,608 | $48,055 | $46,098 | 11 | $46,098 | $16,767 | $24,610 |
| 2021 | $518,879 | $25,235 | $47,149 | $45,500 | 7 | $45,500 | $32,390 | $25,096 |
| 2020 | $528,414 | $31,197 | $179,225 | $53,400 | 7 | — | — | $25,856 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bankoff Blanchet Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants include donor advised funding and general support for charitable organizations. Among the grantees, Ophelia’s Place describes its work as supporting girls ages 10 to 18 through an after-school skill-building program, counseling, school partnerships, and consulting services. Our Children’s Trust says it represents young people in courts and works to secure their rights to life and a livable climate. White Bird describes its mission as presenting dance companies and choreographers and fostering the growth of dance in the Portland region.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $51,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $45,000, with a median of $500. The largest grant was $45,000 to the Oregon Community Foundation for donor advised funding. Other listed grants included $1,000 each to Community Supported Housing, Mercy Corp, and St Vincent DePaul, and $500 each to KLCC, Ophelia’s Place, Our Children’s Trust, ELAW, White Bird, and Mercy Chef. The listed $500 grants to Ophelia’s Place, Our Children’s Trust, and White Bird were each for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mel Bankoff as president; Martha E Blanchet as secretary/treasurer; and Sylvia Blanchet, Marley Bankoff, and Conor Blanchet as directors.
Bankoff Blanchet Family Foundation is led by Mel Bankoff, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mel Bankoff
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marley Bankoff
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sylvia Blanchet
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Conor Blanchet
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martha E. Blanchet
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Sarah Estervelt (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Patrick Fagan (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bankoff Blanchet Family Foundation
How much does Bankoff Blanchet Family Foundation give each year?
Bankoff Blanchet Family Foundation gave $51K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $56K across 11 grants.
What is Bankoff Blanchet Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Bankoff Blanchet Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $5,100, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bankoff Blanchet Family Foundation that year got $667 on average.
Where does Bankoff Blanchet Family Foundation give grants?
Bankoff Blanchet Family Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Eugene, OR (7 grants) and Portsmouth, VA (2 grants).
Does Bankoff Blanchet Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of Bankoff Blanchet Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bankoff Blanchet Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Bankoff Blanchet Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Oregon Community Foundation ($45,000), Community Supported Housing ($1,000) and Mercy Corp ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bankoff Blanchet Family Foundation?
Bankoff Blanchet Family Foundation reported $465K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $51K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bankoff Blanchet Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants include donor advised funding and general support for charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bankoff Blanchet Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bankoff Blanchet Family Foundation's EIN?
Bankoff Blanchet Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1788238. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bankoff Blanchet Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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