The Doris and Bill Scharpf Foundation is a private foundation based in Albany, Oregon. Established in 2016 and tax-exempt since July 2023, the foundation focuses on supporting education and health initiatives through strategic philanthropic investments.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$153.6M
-10.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$14.7M
-4.2% YoY
Grant Count
39
-2.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$376K
-1.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding areas include:
- Education — with particular emphasis on educational institutions and scholarships
- Health and Education — integrated programming that addresses both sectors
- Human Services
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.
Grant Range
$10,000 to $2.5 million
Average Grant
amount: $234,353
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Oregon (primary focus, particularly the Albany area)
- Washington
- Missouri (notably Stephens College in Columbia)
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (as of 2024-2025):
- Total assets: $153.6 million to $171 million
- Total annual giving: $14.678 million
- Total expenses: $15.3 million
- Giving rate: 9.6% of assets
- Total revenues: $311,591 (2024)
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $153,602,954 | $170,841,717 | $171,515,525 |
| Revenue | $-2,551,513 | $311,591 | $580,935 |
| Expenses | $14,687,250 | $15,335,386 | $17,695,111 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $14,678,000 | $15,322,776 | $17,677,638 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,356,428 | $3,379,651 | $3,126,436 |
| Distributable Amount | $7,723,947 | $10,367,662 | $11,084,825 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
118 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Registered Agent:
- Fred Koontz, 920 Elm St SW, Albany, OR 97321
Historical Connection: Doris Spiegelberg Scharpf attended Stephens College from 1940 to 1942 and passed away in 2019.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREDICK M KOONTZ | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| SUSAN MCKAY | TREASUER | — | — |
| TAD SCHARPF | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| RYAN HAAN | SECRETARY | — | — |
| LOU SCHARPF | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In April 2023, the Doris and Bill Scharpf Foundation announced a major commitment to Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri. The foundation pledged $2.5 million annually in perpetuity to the School of Health Sciences, with a five-year gift of $12.5 million that will be automatically renewed every five years provided the college maintains basic mission and financial requirements. In recognition of this commitment, the School of Health Sciences was renamed the Doris Spiegelberg School of Health Sciences, honoring the foundation's namesake and college alumna.
Foundation of Stephens College alumna donates $12.5 million over five yearsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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