Compton Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in SALEM, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 15 grants totaling $262K. Net investment income was $679K.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.1M
+8.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$262K
+7.8% YoY
Grant Count
15
+7.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
+0.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Compton Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $282K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Compton Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Compton Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in SALEM, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 15 grants totaling $262K. Net investment income was $679K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,082,011 | $4,699,732 | $4,686,381 |
| Revenue | $680,659 | $232,455 | $508,620 |
| Expenses | $263,423 | $254,644 | $242,800 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $262,000 | $243,000 | $234,525 |
| Net Investment Income | $679,236 | $231,446 | $506,905 |
| Distributable Amount | $281,579 | $261,567 | $243,204 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Marion Polk Food Share Inc ($100,000), Liberty House ($50,000), Union Gospel Mission ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACRES OF HOPE YOUTH RANCH RICKREALL, OR | GENERAL MAINTENANCE | $10,000 |
| SUSTAINABLE LOCAL MINISTRY SALEM, OR | FOR WEST SALEM YOUNG LIFE | $5,000 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church Salem, OR | MUSIC PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission Salem, OR | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Salem Salem, OR | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| Special Olympics Oregon Inc Portland, OR | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| Historic Elsinore Theatre Inc Salem, OR | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| Oregon Public Broadcasting Portland, OR | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| Oregon State Chapter PEO Sisterhood WEST LINN, OR | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| Family Building Blocks Salem, OR | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael S Compton | Trustee | 1 | — |
| S Randolph Compton | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Kathryn C Collins | Trustee | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Compton Family Foundation?
Compton Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in SALEM, OR. It holds $5.1M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Compton Family Foundation?
As of 2025, Compton Family Foundation holds $5.1M in total assets with $681K in annual revenue. It awarded 15 grants totaling $262K in 2025.
Where does Compton Family Foundation operate?
Compton Family Foundation has awarded grants in Oregon.
What size grants does Compton Family Foundation award?
In 2025, Compton Family Foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $262K — an average of about $17K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Compton Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Compton Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $282K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Compton Family Foundation's EIN?
Compton Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6025966. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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