Edward & Romell Ackley Fdn
Edward & Romell Ackley Fdn is a private foundation based in Eagan, Minnesota. Its 2025 filing reports 18 grants totaling $249,500, primarily to organizations in Oregon.
Edward & Romell Ackley Fdn at a glance
In short: Edward & Romell Ackley Fdn gave $250K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Oregon. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $249,500
- +6.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,861
- -5.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,250
- Total assets
- $4,040,619
- -1.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (3 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Edward & Romell Ackley Fdn
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to contact Michael Davis Co US Bank; the form and materials and deadlines are listed as “CONTACT ABOVE.” The filing restricts awards to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations for religious, charitable, educational, scientific, and literary purposes, and includes the wording “STAE OF OR.”
- Contact
Application contact: Michael Davis Co Us Bank
Mailing address: 111 Sw 5Th Ave Tower 6Th Fl, Portland, OR 97208
Phone: (503) 464-4909
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edward & Romell Ackley Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Friends of the Childrenportland ($25K). Together the top 10 received $179K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 85 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon, 4% to recipients in Pennsylvania, and 2% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Edward & Romell Ackley Fdn open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 18 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $12K repeat.
- 44% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $203K (2023) to $250K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Childrenportland Portland, OR | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Gigi's Playhouse - Portland LLC Portland, OR | General Operating | $24,000 |
| Volunteers in Medicine Clinic Springfield, OR | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Oregon Zoo Foundation Portland, OR | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Wheel to Walk Foundation Portland, OR | General Operating | $20,000 |
| ABC House Albany, OR | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Bend Parks and Rec Bend, OR | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Childrens Cancer Association Portland, OR | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Store to Door Portland, OR | General Operating | $12,500 |
| Bloomin Boutique Oregon City, OR | General Operating | $12,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,040,619 | $261,510 | $308,247 | $249,500 | 18 | $256,728 | $212,378 | $250,889 |
| 2024 | $4,087,409 | $225,263 | $290,626 | $235,000 | 16 | $241,963 | $179,544 | $237,247 |
| 2023 | $4,152,780 | $190,320 | $252,218 | $203,000 | 15 | $209,498 | $133,718 | $218,092 |
| 2022 | $4,219,243 | $72,129 | $285,738 | $210,500 | 17 | $217,553 | $52,077 | $224,574 |
| 2021 | $4,435,147 | $1,005,093 | $302,788 | $245,000 | 19 | $252,315 | $954,002 | $245,868 |
| 2020 | $3,736,324 | $195,822 | $263,943 | $213,000 | 13 | — | $150,271 | $224,962 |
| 2019 | $3,805,586 | $155,966 | $259,606 | $211,000 | 16 | — | $113,315 | $219,462 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward & Romell Ackley Fdn reported a distributable amount of $251K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include general operating support for organizations serving children and young people, people with health care needs, homebound seniors, and adults with disabilities. These examples describe grantees’ work, not a stated mission or exclusive focus of the foundation.
For example, Friends of the Children-Portland says it provides each child with a professional mentor from kindergarten through high school graduation. Volunteers in Medicine Clinic in Springfield says it provides medical services to low-income and uninsured people in Lane County. ABC House says it provides assessment, treatment, and prevention services to children believed to have been abused in Linn and Benton counties. Children’s Cancer Association says its programs aim to improve young patients’ mental and emotional wellness. Store to Door says it supports independent living for homebound seniors and adults with disabilities through food access, social connection, and community support.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $249,500. Awards ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $12,250. Listed grants included $25,000 to Friends of the Children-Portland; $24,000 to GiGi’s Playhouse – Portland; $20,000 each to Volunteers in Medicine Clinic, Oregon Zoo Foundation, and Wheel to Walk Foundation; and $15,000 each to ABC House, Bend Parks and Recreation, and Children’s Cancer Association. These awards were listed for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists US Bank N A as trustee.
Edward & Romell Ackley Fdn's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on filings since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$45K (2019) → $51K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: US Bank NA (2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $51K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Edward & Romell Ackley Fdn
How much does Edward & Romell Ackley Fdn give each year?
Edward & Romell Ackley Fdn gave $250K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $235K across 16 grants.
What is Edward & Romell Ackley Fdn's typical grant size?
Edward & Romell Ackley Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $12,250, and its average grant was $13,861, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edward & Romell Ackley Fdn that year got $13K on average.
Where does Edward & Romell Ackley Fdn give grants?
Edward & Romell Ackley Fdn gives mostly in Oregon: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (11 grants) and Oregon City, OR (2 grants).
Does Edward & Romell Ackley Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Edward & Romell Ackley Fdn's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Edward & Romell Ackley Fdn's largest grantees?
Edward & Romell Ackley Fdn's largest 2025 grantees include Friends of the Childrenportland ($25,000), Gigi's Playhouse - Portland LLC ($24,000) and Volunteers in Medicine Clinic ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Edward & Romell Ackley Fdn?
Edward & Romell Ackley Fdn reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $257K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $251K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Edward & Romell Ackley Fdn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include general operating support for organizations serving children and young people, people with health care needs, homebound seniors, and adults with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edward & Romell Ackley Fdn?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edward & Romell Ackley Fdn's EIN?
Edward & Romell Ackley Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6014363. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 5, 2024)
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