Decker-Fields Foundation
Decker-Fields Foundation is a private foundation based in Salem, Oregon. Its 2024 filing reports 17 grants totaling $127,800 to charitable organizations, including organizations in Oregon and other states.
Decker-Fields Foundation at a glance
In short: Decker-Fields Foundation gave $128K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Oregon. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $127,800
- -12.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -15.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,518
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,600
- Total assets
- $238,961
- +37.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (59% 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 Decker-Fields Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7585 State Street Se, Salem, OR 97317
Phone: (503) 932-1440
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Decker-Fields Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Reid Saunders Association ($37K). Together the top 10 received $113K.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 92 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon, 13% to Colorado, 12% to Minnesota, 5% to Florida, and 5% to Wyoming. The listed grants also included recipients in Missouri and Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Decker-Fields Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 17 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $84K (2020) to $146K (2023). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $128K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reid Saunders Association Salem, OR | Any Charitable Purpose | $37,000 |
| Ywam Salem, OR | Nepal Mission | $26,000 |
| Music in World Culture St. Paul, MN | Any Charitable Purpose | $13,000 |
| Missions Door Denver, CO | Any Charitable Purpose | $11,520 |
| Grace Point Church Powell, WY | General Fund | $6,000 |
| Child Evangelism Fellowship Warrenton, MO | Any Charitable Purpose | $4,800 |
| Elic Fort Collins, CO | General Funds | $4,500 |
| Soaring Heights Recovery Homes Keizer, OR | Any Charitable Purpose | $3,600 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators Orlando, FL | Any Charitable Purpose | $3,600 |
| Multnomah University Portland, OR | Scholarships | $2,600 |
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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 | $238,961 | $196,725 | $131,141 | $127,800 | 17 | $127,800 | $7,583 | $9,745 |
| 2023 | $173,377 | $262,760 | $155,025 | $145,623 | 20 | $145,623 | $4,298 | $7,669 |
| 2022 | $178,442 | $75,103 | $147,619 | $142,666 | 20 | $142,666 | $5,391 | $8,582 |
| 2021 | $194,558 | $115,379 | $148,117 | $138,295 | 21 | $138,295 | $17,326 | $8,587 |
| 2020 | $170,896 | $124,337 | $85,477 | $83,841 | 14 | — | $5,545 | $7,138 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Decker-Fields Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing describes a grant to YWAM for work with the Burtibank Mission Center in Pokhara, Nepal, and a grant to Music in World Culture for work using music as an outreach tool. Other listed purposes include scholarships, general funds, and general charitable use.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. Soaring Heights Recovery Homes says it provides structured housing for people transitioning to a substance-free and self-supporting life. Multnomah University describes its mission as equipping Christian students through higher education. Hope Pregnancy Clinic says it empowers women unprepared for pregnancy to make healthy, life-affirming decisions and introduces them to Jesus Christ. Salem Leadership Foundation describes work with people of faith and goodwill to improve the health and well-being of Salem-Keizer neighborhoods.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $127,800. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $37,000, with a median of $3,600.
The largest reported grants included $37,000 to Reid Saunders Association for general use in its charitable activities; $26,000 to YWAM for work with the Burtibank Mission Center in Pokhara, Nepal; $13,000 to Music in World Culture for work using music as an outreach tool; and $11,520 to Missions Door for any charitable purpose. Other grants included $6,000 to Grace Point Church for its general fund, $4,800 to Child Evangelism Fellowship for any charitable purpose, and $4,500 to ELIC for general funds.
Additional 2024 grants included $3,600 to Soaring Heights Recovery Homes, $3,600 to Wycliffe Bible Translators, $2,600 to Multnomah University for scholarships, $2,400 to the American Center for Law & Justice, $2,400 to Cru, $2,400 to Hope Pregnancy Clinic, and $2,400 to Salem Leadership Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jim Silvey as director; Lynda Silvey as “VICE PRESIDE”; Andrew Fields as secretary; Louise E Fields as director; James Fields as president; and Michelle Fields as director.
Decker-Fields Foundation is led by James Fields, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Fields
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jim Silvey
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Louise E. Fields
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michelle Fields
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Andrew Fields
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lynda Silvey
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Decker-Fields Foundation
How much does Decker-Fields Foundation give each year?
Decker-Fields Foundation gave $128K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $146K across 20 grants.
What is Decker-Fields Foundation's typical grant size?
Decker-Fields Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,600, and its average grant was $7,518, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Decker-Fields Foundation give grants?
Decker-Fields Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (13%) and Minnesota (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salem, OR (5 grants) and Orlando, FL (2 grants).
Who are Decker-Fields Foundation's largest grantees?
Decker-Fields Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Reid Saunders Association ($37,000), Ywam ($26,000) and Music in World Culture ($13,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Decker-Fields Foundation?
Decker-Fields Foundation reported $239K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $128K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Decker-Fields Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing describes a grant to YWAM for work with the Burtibank Mission Center in Pokhara, Nepal, and a grant to Music in World Culture for work using music as an outreach tool. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Decker-Fields Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Decker-Fields Foundation's EIN?
Decker-Fields Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0571251. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Decker-Fields 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Decker-Fields Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/decker-fields-foundation-morg_fdf59881deb04ab6966e25d6fd8d1df2
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