Connected Lane County
Connected Lane County is a mission-driven organization striving to improve outcomes for underserved youth in Lane county. Our team works collaboratively with Lane county school districts, industry partners, workgroups, and community organizations to create opportunities and prepare youth for their lives beyond high school. By identifying and bridging gaps, working to change systems, and creating safe spaces, were helping youth succeed.
Connected Lane County at a glance
In short: Connected Lane County gave $112K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $56K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $111,626
- +8.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $55,813
- +8.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $55,813
- Total assets
- $2,070,080
- -31.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Connected Lane County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was NAACP Eugene Springfield ($95K). Together the top 2 received $112K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 7 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $103K (2024) to $209K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $112K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NAACP Eugene Springfield Eugene, OR | Program Support | $95,000 |
| Scorpion Creek Ranch Eugene, OR | Program Support | $16,626 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,070,080 | $4,024,304 | $4,785,962 | $111,626 | 2 | $2,296 |
| 2024 | $2,998,938 | $4,812,879 | $3,968,318 | $103,270 | 2 | $5,398 |
| 2023 | $2,473,723 | $4,808,811 | $3,062,508 | $208,784 | 3 | $92 |
| 2022 | $748,944 | $888,502 | $436,366 | — | — | $1 |
| 2021 | $294,483 | $309,996 | $15,513 | — | — | — |
About Connected Lane County
Based on IRS filings
Connected Lane County is a public charity focused on Education, based in Eugene, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $112K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Connected Lane County is led by Heidi Larwick, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 15 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Heidi Larwick
Executive Director
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2023
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$125K (2023) → $142K (2025)
Matt Sayre
President
Director → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jesse Nelson
Executive Director Be
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Bell
Finance Mana
Finance Director → Finance Mana, 2025
On filings since 2024
45 hrs/week
$47K (2025)
Todd Hamilton
Treasurer
Director → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Scurto
Secretary
Secretary → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Espinoza
Board Member
Board Member → President El, 2023
President El → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kraig Sproles
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Lee McIntyre
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colt Gill
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grant Matthews
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Brown
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Harris
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Renee Francis
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Skip Newberry
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Dianna Carrizales-Engelmann (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Judy Newman (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Carmen Xiomara Urbina (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Johnie Matthews (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sally Bell (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Carlos Sequeira (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jenna Cusimano (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jared Pruch (2023) — Board Member
- Former: John Karl Scholz (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Shelley Tinkham (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tia Holliday (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Cydney Vandercar (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Holly Mar Conte (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Paul Jarrell (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Andy Dey (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Austin Ramirez (2021) — Director
- Former: Chris Parra (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Kristina Payne (2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $142K, to Heidi Larwick (Exec DIR (20). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Connected Lane County
How much does Connected Lane County give each year?
Connected Lane County gave $112K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $103K across 2 grants.
How large is Connected Lane County?
Connected Lane County reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.0M.
What is Connected Lane County?
Connected Lane County is a public charity focused on Education, based in Eugene, OR. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Connected Lane County operate?
Connected Lane County has awarded grants in Oregon.
What is Connected Lane County's EIN?
Connected Lane County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3366481. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Connected Lane County funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Funders with grantees in common
Lane Workforce Partnership
Eugene, OR
Lane Workforce Partnership funds employment, training, career development, and employer workforce programs, primarily serving Lane County, Oregon. Its 2025 grants ranged from $12,506 to $1,363,210, with a median of $131,015; it solicited proposals for specific workforce services in 2025, but the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
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Total Given
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Food for Lane County
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Food for Lane County funds hunger-relief work, especially emergency food, through Oregon nonprofits serving Lane County. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,600 to $1.65 million, with a median of about $78,000; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
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Total Given
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McKay Family Foundation
Eugene, OR
The McKay Family Foundation funds education, health and mental health care, youth services, disability assistance, poverty outreach, and homelessness programs, with particular interest in vulnerable people in Lane County, Oregon. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,500 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. It accepts unsolicited requests through a letter of inquiry, and invited applicants may submit a full application.
Assets
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Grants
31
Total Given
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DLX Family Foundation
Eugene, OR
DLX Family Foundation supports organizations improving community life through education, arts, medical services, and emergency relief, with recent grants also spanning food access, youth and family services, housing, and related needs. Its 2025 grants ranged from $200 to $10,000, with a median of $2,500; nearly all grant dollars went to Oregon, with smaller amounts to Utah. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
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Chambers Family Foundation
Eugene, OR
The Chambers Family Foundation funds arts, education, medical, health, and community initiatives, with priority for projects serving Lane and Benton counties, Oregon. In 2025, grants ranged from $500 to $301,000, with a median of $5,000. It accepts unsolicited requests; applications may be submitted year-round and are generally reviewed in June and December.
Assets
$17.6M
Grants
125
Total Given
$1.2M
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