Doris and Bill Scharpf Foundation
The Doris and Bill Scharpf Foundation is a private foundation based in Albany, Oregon. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with grant purposes listed as health and education.
Doris and Bill Scharpf Foundation at a glance
In short: Doris and Bill Scharpf Foundation gave $10.8M across 34 grants in 2026 (avg $317K), mostly in Oregon. 12% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $10,771,880
- -26.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 34
- -12.8% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $316,820
- -15.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $149,237
- Total assets
- $143,162,930
- -6.8% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (4 of 34, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (71% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Doris and Bill Scharpf 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: PO Box 667, Albany, OR 97321
Phone: (541) 926-2255
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Doris and Bill Scharpf Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Stephen's College ($2.5M). Together the top 10 received $8.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 65 grants of 152 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon, 23% to Missouri, 3% to Hawaii, and 2% to Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Doris and Bill Scharpf Foundation open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 4 of 34 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $77K; repeat grants $349K. How we count
Medians: $75K first-time, $179K repeat.
- 82% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving fell 39% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 215% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2026). 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 2023 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $10.8M (2026) to $17.7M (2023). In 2026 it made 34 grants totaling $10.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen's College Columbia, MO | Health and Education | $2,498,135 |
| Santiam Christian Schools Adair Village, OR | Health and Education | $2,394,135 |
| YMCA - Albany Albany, OR | Health and Education | $797,599 |
| ABC House Albany, OR | Health and Education | $502,425 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Albany Albany, OR | Health and Education | $494,530 |
| Salvation Army - Cascade Division Happy Valley, OR | Health and Education | $348,270 |
| Hawaii Wildlife Center Kapaau, HI | Health and Education | $346,132 |
| University of Oregon Library Eugene, OR | Health and Education | $301,406 |
| Willamette Valley Chaplins Albany, OR | Health and Education | $251,484 |
| Safehaven Humane Society Tangent, OR | Health and Education | $247,606 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $143,162,930 | $340,189 | $10,780,213 | $10,771,880 | 34 | $10,771,880 | $3,808,301 | $5,017,565 |
| 2025 | $153,602,954 | $-2,551,513 | $14,687,250 | $14,678,000 | 39 | $14,678,000 | $3,356,428 | $7,723,947 |
| 2024 | $170,841,717 | $311,591 | $15,335,386 | $15,322,776 | 40 | $15,322,776 | $3,379,651 | $10,367,662 |
| 2023 | $171,515,525 | $580,935 | $17,695,111 | $17,677,638 | 39 | $17,677,638 | $3,126,436 | $11,084,825 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Doris and Bill Scharpf Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5.0M for 2026 — 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. The 2026 grants are reported under the purpose “health and education.” Recipients include educational institutions, organizations serving children and families, and animal and wildlife organizations.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms: Santiam Christian Schools provides Christian-based education from pre-K through grade 12; ABC House provides assessment, treatment, and prevention services for children believed to have been abused in Linn and Benton counties; and Albany Helping Hands provides shelter and food to local families in need. Hawaii Wildlife Center describes its mission as caring for and conserving native winged wildlife to reverse Hawaii’s extinction trend. Safehaven Humane Society works to improve the lives of animals and people through finding homes and education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $10,771,880. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $2,498,135, with a median of $149,237.
Among the largest reported grants were $2,498,135 to Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, and $2,394,135 to Santiam Christian Schools in Adair Village, Oregon. Other grants included $797,599 to YMCA - Albany; $502,425 to ABC House; $494,530 to Boys and Girls Club of Albany; and $346,132 to Hawaii Wildlife Center. The listed purpose for these grants was health and education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Fredick M Koontz as president, Susan McKay as treasurer, Tad Scharpf as vice president, Ryan Haan as secretary, and Lou Scharpf as a board member.
Doris and Bill Scharpf Foundation is led by Fredick M. Koontz, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Fredick M. Koontz
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Lou Scharpf
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Ryan Haan
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Susan McKay
Treasurer
Treasuer → Treasurer, 2026
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Tad Scharpf
Vice President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2026. "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 Doris and Bill Scharpf Foundation
How much does Doris and Bill Scharpf Foundation give each year?
Doris and Bill Scharpf Foundation gave $10.8M across 34 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $14.7M across 39 grants.
What is Doris and Bill Scharpf Foundation's typical grant size?
Doris and Bill Scharpf Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $149,237, and its average grant was $316,820, across 34 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Doris and Bill Scharpf Foundation that year got $77K on average.
Where does Doris and Bill Scharpf Foundation give grants?
Doris and Bill Scharpf Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Albany, OR (24 grants) and Bellingham, WA (2 grants).
Does Doris and Bill Scharpf Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on Doris and Bill Scharpf Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Health and Education" (32 grants).
Who are Doris and Bill Scharpf Foundation's largest grantees?
Doris and Bill Scharpf Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Stephen's College ($2,498,135), Santiam Christian Schools ($2,394,135) and YMCA - Albany ($797,599), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Doris and Bill Scharpf Foundation?
Doris and Bill Scharpf Foundation reported $143.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Doris and Bill Scharpf Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. The 2026 grants are reported under the purpose “health and education.” Recipients include educational institutions, organizations serving children and families, and animal and wildlife organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Doris and Bill Scharpf 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 Doris and Bill Scharpf Foundation's EIN?
Doris and Bill Scharpf Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1410990. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2026.
Does Doris and Bill Scharpf 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Doris and Bill Scharpf Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/doris-and-bill-scharpf-foundation-morg_9d2c4ae1b104423c8766f675e4063dbd
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