Doernbecher Children's Hospital Foundation
Doernbecher Children's Hospital Foundation is a nonprofit organization established in 1924 that exists to secure private philanthropic support for doernbecher children's hospital.
Doernbecher Children's Hospital Foundation at a glance
In short: Doernbecher Children's Hospital Foundation gave $14.7M across 12 grants in 2020 (avg $1.2M), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $14,736,332
- Grants made (2020)
- 12
- Average grant
- $1,228,028
- Median grant
- $735,502
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026. Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Who Doernbecher Children's Hospital Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Oregon Health and Science University ($14.7M across 12 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 8 grants of 17 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $14.7M (2020, 18 months) to $15.5M (2019). In 2020 it made 12 grants totaling $14.7M.
*2020: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
*2020: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Health and Science University Portland, OR | Academic Support | $4,068,224 |
| Oregon Health and Science University Portland, OR | Capital projects and planning | $1,954,091 |
| Oregon Health and Science University Portland, OR | Academic Support | $1,788,222 |
| Oregon Health and Science University Portland, OR | Research | $1,638,111 |
| Oregon Health and Science University Portland, OR | Clinical Support | $1,629,187 |
| Oregon Health and Science University Portland, OR | Clinical Support | $775,624 |
| Oregon Health and Science University Portland, OR | Public Service | $695,379 |
| Oregon Health and Science University Portland, OR | Research | $574,766 |
| Oregon Health and Science University Portland, OR | Public Service | $543,034 |
| Oregon Health and Science University Portland, OR | Capital Projects | $490,651 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020* | — | $25,101,960 | $20,916,322 | $14,736,332 | 12 | $801,346 |
| 2019 | $91,349,703 | $16,150,556 | $19,465,049 | $15,488,495 | 5 | $49,336 |
*2020: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About Doernbecher Children's Hospital Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Doernbecher Children's Hospital Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 12 grants totaling $14.7M. Net investment income was $801K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Doernbecher Children's Hospital Foundation is led by Matt W. McNair, President on every filing since 2019; 6 of 34 officers listed in 2020 are compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Matt W. McNair
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$718K (2020)
Sadie Williams
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$143K (2020)
Michael P. Hagel
Board Chair
Executive Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danny O. Jacobs Md Mph Fac
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$1.2M (2020)
Dana A. Braner Md Faap Fcc
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
$477K (2020)
Cheryl Ramberg Ford
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris McGowan
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine C. Rood
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald I. Zabudsky Cima
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas R. Piper
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric W. Marvin
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey M. Borlaug
Director
Immediate Past Chair → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin M. Director
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kurt K. Bruun
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret F. Bishop
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Goodman
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Molly E. Boyle
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan M. Ayotte CFP
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas R. Ehlen
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Ch Clark
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald L. Graybeal
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sasha Roiz
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Porter
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Rice
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary W. Reynolds Cpa Cgma
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Kent
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Rompa CPA
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen J. Prewitt JD
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Stucky
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tara Sims
CFO Vice President of Finance
CFO, Vice President Finance & Administrator → CFO Vice President of Finance, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$277K (2020)
Dondi Cupp
Senior Vice President of Development
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
$417K (2020)
Kelly L. Schrader
Vice Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret M. Maguire JD
Immediate Past Chair
Board Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin A. Gantt
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Carolyn Hoyt (2019) — Vice President Development Operations
- Former: Dana A. Braner MD (2019) — Director
- Former: Joseph Robertson MD MBA (2019) — Director
- Former: Michael F. Doherty (2019) — Director
- Former: Rebecca Auman (2019) — Interim President
- Former: Roger W. Mills (2019) — Director
- Former: Stephen T Janik JD (2019) — Director
- Former: Steven J. Prewitt JD (2019) — Director
- Former: Wayne Monfries (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $1.2M, to Danny O Jacobs MD MPH FAC (Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Doernbecher Children's Hospital Foundation
How much does Doernbecher Children's Hospital Foundation give each year?
Doernbecher Children's Hospital Foundation gave $14.7M across 12 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990. The 2020 filing year covers 18 months because its fiscal year-end changed. In 2019 it gave $15.5M across 5 grants.
What is Doernbecher Children's Hospital Foundation's typical grant size?
Doernbecher Children's Hospital Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $735,502, and its average grant was $1,228,028, across 12 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990.
Where does Doernbecher Children's Hospital Foundation give grants?
Doernbecher Children's Hospital Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (12 grants).
Does Doernbecher Children's Hospital Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Doernbecher Children's Hospital Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
What is Doernbecher Children's Hospital Foundation?
Doernbecher Children's Hospital Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Portland, OR.
What is Doernbecher Children's Hospital Foundation's EIN?
Doernbecher Children's Hospital Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0579589. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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