Eugene Education Foundation
Eugene Education Foundation's mission is promoting educational excellence and opportunities for all students in eugene school district 4j public schools.
Eugene Education Foundation at a glance
In short: Eugene Education Foundation gave $240K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $240K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $240,204
- +352.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $240,204
- +352.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $240,204
- Total assets
- $1,103,718
- +12.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Eugene Education Foundation
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Eugene Education Foundation
2026-27 Enrichment Grants
Eugene Education Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Rosie's Fund Application
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Urgent Needs Application
Eugene Education Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Eugene Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Eugene School District 4J ($240K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Eugene Education Foundation gives
- Giving fell 33% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $53K (2024) to $483K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $240K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eugene School District 4J Eugene, OR | Supplies Operating & Personnel Expenses | $240,204 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,103,718 | $441,253 | $475,005 | $240,204 | 1 | $32,805 |
| 2024 | $982,189 | $500,122 | $297,766 | $53,082 | 1 | $32,605 |
| 2023 | $923,400 | $631,311 | $642,837 | $440,886 | 1 | $7,679 |
| 2022 | $937,883 | $563,730 | $533,506 | $360,688 | 1 | $14 |
| 2021 | $931,548 | $625,482 | $598,191 | $483,342 | 1 | $16,373 |
| 2020 | $690,125 | $595,124 | $522,101 | $378,684 | 1 | $240 |
| 2019 | $766,498 | $567,763 | $594,771 | $459,481 | 1 | $-38 |
About Eugene Education Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Eugene Education Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Eugene, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $240K. Net investment income was $33K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Eugene Education Foundation is led by Nancy Buffum, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 2 of 23 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancy Buffum
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$60K (2024) → $59K (2025)
Laura Brown
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
45 hrs/week
$34K (2025)
Seth Revoal
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Hewitt
President
Director → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Frazee
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alicia Hays
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Lacey
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sonya Carlson
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Unger
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Colbath
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Ledenbach
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elle Sabala
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Dompe
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Minalee Saks
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Escobar
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Kordon
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vidur Moudgil
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brooke Wagner
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio 4j Board Member → Ex-Officio, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Newman
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio 4j Staff → Ex-Officio, 2025
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Maslin
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Carpenter
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Albin
Assistant Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Hamilton
Ex-Officio
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (26)
- Former: Dana Fleming (2019–2023) — Former Executive Director
- Former: Kate McCarthy (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Mellanie Ocampo (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Stephen Parac (2019–2023) — President
- Former: Ann Burgess (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Lisa Macmaster (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Caitlin Caldwell (2023) — Director
- Former: Doug Park (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Larry Banks (2019–2022) — Past President
- Former: Maggie Elliott (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Milagra Tyler (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Jessica Price (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Cydney Vandercar (2021–2022) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Eric Anderson (2021–2022) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Mary Walson (2021–2022) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Joshua Monge (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Douglas Park (2021) — Director
- Former: Steven Parac (2021) — President
- Former: Beth Sheehan (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Craig Smith (2019–2020) — Past President
- Former: Deb Carver (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Tami Walkup (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Deb Dotters (2019) — Past President
- Former: Keri Pape (2019) — Director
- Former: Michael Dunne (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Rebecca Sprinson (2019) — Executive Director
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 $59K, to Nancy Buffum (Executive Director (Prior)). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Eugene Education Foundation
How much does Eugene Education Foundation give each year?
Eugene Education Foundation gave $240K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $53K across 1 grant.
How large is Eugene Education Foundation?
Eugene Education Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $441K.
What is Eugene Education Foundation?
Eugene Education Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Eugene, OR. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Eugene Education Foundation operate?
Eugene Education Foundation has awarded grants in Oregon.
What is Eugene Education Foundation's EIN?
Eugene Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1128220. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 8, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 2, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Live grants for the work Eugene Education Foundation funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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