Cottage Grove Community Foundation
The primary exempt purpose of the Cottage Grove Community Foundation is to create a self-perpetuating fund that will make Cottage Grove a self-sufficient, economically prosperous community in which people enjoy living.
Cottage Grove Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Cottage Grove Community Foundation gave $84K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $83,555
- +169.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +400.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,711
- -46.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,094
- Total assets
- $7,975,462
- +12.9% 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.
How to apply to Cottage Grove Community Foundation
- Next open deadline
- November 30, 2026 (Community Grants)
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Cottage Grove Community Foundation
Community Grants
Cottage Grove Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~November
Based on past cycles
Cottage Grove Community Foundation Grant
Cottage Grove Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Mentoring Programs Grants
Cottage Grove Community Foundation
Amount
Average of $30,000 per year
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Cottage Grove Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was South Lane School District ($40K). Together the top 4 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2021) to $84K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $84K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Lane School District Cottage Grove, OR | — | $40,000 |
| Various Organized Charities Cottage Grove, OR | — | $20,330 |
| Peace Health CG Medical Cente Eugene, OR | — | $10,094 |
| Prospectors & Gold DIggers Cottage Grove, OR | — | $6,816 |
| First Presbyterian Church Cottage Grove, OR | — | $6,315 |
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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 | $7,975,462 | $534,534 | $398,874 | $83,555 | 5 | $138,751 |
| 2024 | $7,063,942 | $300,898 | $371,222 | $31,000 | 1 | $77,427 |
| 2023 | $6,495,388 | $573,709 | $304,999 | $72,819 | Total only | $76,388 |
| 2022 | $5,732,694 | $268,592 | $251,225 | $38,653 | Total only | $-7,052 |
| 2021 | $6,254,363 | $562,847 | $245,824 | $18,290 | Total only | $329,073 |
| 2020 | $5,160,682 | $1,097,397 | $212,619 | $36,308 | Total only | $77,561 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Cottage Grove Community Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Cottage Grove Community Foundation is a public charity, based in Cottage Grove, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $84K. Net investment income was $139K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cottage Grove Community Foundation is led by Jeff Gowing, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 15 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeff Gowing
President
Mayoral Positio → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann White
Director
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Ackley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Devine
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Raade
Director
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sherry Duerst-Higgins
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Parsons
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Candace Solesbee
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tiffanie Williams
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Hicks
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonas Menguita
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Evans
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Markus
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Ervin
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Adeniji
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Brent Czaban (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Robert Ball (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Ana Maria Dudley (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jake Boone (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jon Stinnett (2021) — Director
- Former: Dale Smith (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Cottage Grove Community Foundation
How much does Cottage Grove Community Foundation give each year?
Cottage Grove Community Foundation gave $84K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $31K across 1 grant.
What is Cottage Grove Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Cottage Grove Community Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,094, and its average grant was $16,711, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Cottage Grove Community Foundation give grants?
Cottage Grove Community Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cottage Grove, OR (4 grants).
Who are Cottage Grove Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Cottage Grove Community Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include South Lane School District ($40,000), Peace Health CG Medical Cente ($10,094) and Prospectors & Gold DIggers ($6,816), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Cottage Grove Community Foundation?
Cottage Grove Community Foundation reported $8.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $535K.
What is Cottage Grove Community Foundation's EIN?
Cottage Grove Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3138507. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 30, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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