Downtown Eugene Merchants
Downtown Eugene Merchants is a private foundation, based in Eugene, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 5 grants totaling $5K.
Downtown Eugene Merchants at a glance
In short: Downtown Eugene Merchants gave $5K across 5 grants in 2022 (avg $954.6), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $4,773
- Grants made (2022)
- 5
- Average grant
- $955
- Median grant
- $675
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Downtown Eugene Merchants funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Food for Lane County ($2K). Together the top 4 received $4K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 5 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food for Lane County Eugene, OR | Final Distribution of Funds to Public Charity | $2,098 |
| Park Lane Enterprises Eugene, OR | Professional Sound Engineer for Program Music Even | $1,000 |
| Eugene Symphony Association Eugene, OR | Downtown Eugene Merchants Sponsoring Outdoor Music | $675 |
| Oregon Childrens Choir Eugene, OR | Downtown Eugene Merchants Sponsoring Outdoor Music | $500 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $2 | $12,473 | $4,773 | 5 | $63 |
| 2021 | $13,198 | $6,454 | $4,416 | — | — | $436 |
| 2020 | $11,160 | $15,959 | $13,037 | — | — | $513 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Downtown Eugene Merchants reported a distributable amount of $63 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Downtown Eugene Merchants is led by Jen Bell, Co Chair on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Jen Bell
Co Chair
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherry Schaefers
Co Chair
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elise Cullen
Secretary
Events Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Guo
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Downtown Eugene Merchants
How much does Downtown Eugene Merchants give each year?
Downtown Eugene Merchants gave $5K across 5 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Downtown Eugene Merchants's typical grant size?
Downtown Eugene Merchants's median grant in 2022 was $675, and its average grant was $955, across 5 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Downtown Eugene Merchants give grants?
Downtown Eugene Merchants gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Eugene, OR (4 grants).
Does Downtown Eugene Merchants give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Downtown Eugene Merchants's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Downtown Eugene Merchants Sponsoring Outdoor Music" (3 grants).
Who are Downtown Eugene Merchants's largest grantees?
Downtown Eugene Merchants's largest 2022 grantees include Food for Lane County ($2,098), Park Lane Enterprises ($1,000) and Eugene Symphony Association ($675), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How much is Downtown Eugene Merchants required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Downtown Eugene Merchants reported a distributable amount of $63 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Downtown Eugene Merchants's EIN?
Downtown Eugene Merchants's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2160057. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 11, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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