Fjarli Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Medford, OR EIN: 57-1186466

FJARLI FOUNDATION is a private foundation based in Medford, Oregon. Its 2024 filing describes charitable activity supporting Christian print, television, and radio evangelism; Adventist schools and camps; and food distribution and health care operations.

Key facts about Fjarli Foundation

In short: Fjarli Foundation gave $1.3M across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $104K), mostly in Illinois. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
57-1186466
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$1,349,479
Grants made (2024)
13
Average grant
$103,806
Median grant
$37,400
New grantees (estimate)
31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2024)
Total assets
$3,172,080
Primary geography
Illinois (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.2M

-29.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.3M

-58.0% YoY

Grant Count

13

-38.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$104K

-32.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fjarli Foundation reported a distributable amount of $354K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is Fjarli Foundation open to new grantees?

31%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $96K; repeat grants $107K. How we count

Medians: $23K first-time, $50K repeat.

  • 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving fell 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 384% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation’s 2024 filing describes support for Christian evangelism through contributions to operating funds, picture rolls, Bibles, and travel to and from board meetings. It also describes support for the operations, maintenance, and improvement of Adventist schools and camps, and funding for food distribution and health care operations.

Among its grantees, Maranatha Volunteers International describes its mission as providing community structures through volunteer service. IMPACT HOPE describes its mission as serving Congolese refugees in Rwanda and helping them better their lives through education.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $1,349,479. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $570,000, with a median grant of $37,400.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, recipients in Illinois received 50% of grant dollars, California 35%, Oregon 10%, Maryland 4%, and Tennessee 1%.

Grant Distribution by State

12states

Share of all 13 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

MedfordRosevilleWest FrankfortGladstoneGrants PassOoltewahWest LinnColumbiaDays CreekGreensboroNew Port RicheyPrincetonSalemSt MariesWeimarBlufftonBuffaloCollege DaleCollege PlaceColonial Heights

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$1M$2M$3M$4M4 grants202015 grants202114 grants202221 grants202313 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $250K (2020) to $3.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $1.3M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Three Angels Broadcasting 3ABN: $570KThree Angels Broadcasting 3ABN$570KWeimar University: $333KWeimar University$333KMaranatha Volunteers International: $104KMaranatha VolunteersInternational$104KImpact Hope: $100KImpact Hope$100KFarm Stew: $100KFarm Stew$100KAsi: $50KAsi$50KSouthern Missionary Society: $37KSouthern Missionary Society$37KLivingstone Adventist Academy: $15KLivingstone Adventist Academy$15KGo and Tell Inc: $15KGo and Tell Inc$15KChild Impact Internation: $8KChild Impact Internation$8K

The largest 2024 recipient was Three Angels Broadcasting 3ABN ($570K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.

Grant Size Distribution

67 grants across all recorded years

31<$50K3$50–100K21$100–250K5$250–500K6$500K–1M1$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 67 (46%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Three Angels Broadcasting 3ABN West Frankfurt, ILChristian Radio Station Operating Expenses$570,000
Weimar University Weimar, CAEducation - Building Fund$332,500
Maranatha Volunteers International Roseville, CAIndia School; Cuba Food$104,295
Impact Hope West Linn, OREquipment Sponsorship$100,000
Farm Stew Princeton, ILFood Support$100,000
Asi Olumbia, MDReligous$50,000
Southern Missionary Society Weimar, CAEducation$37,400
Livingstone Adventist Academy Salem, ORStudent Aid$15,120
Go and Tell Inc Medford, ORChristian Radio Station Operating Expenses$15,000
Child Impact Internation College Dale, TNStudent Aid$8,100

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grant total Grant count
2024 $3,172,080 $430,725 $1,765,238 $1,349,479 13
2023 $4,514,964 $5,266,294 $3,487,711 $3,211,116 21
2022 $2,717,751 $1,021,845 $3,545,140 $3,163,696 14
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M$8M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$3,172,080$4,514,964$2,717,751
Revenue$430,725$5,266,294$1,021,845
Expenses$1,765,238$3,487,711$3,545,140
Qualifying Distributions$1,361,450$3,217,709$3,163,476
Net Investment Income$26,937$4,997,584$206,291
Distributable Amount$354,226$553,041$663,238

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Bruce Fjarli as president, Jacquolyn Fjarli as secretary, and Jeff Wood as a board member.

Fjarli Foundation is led by Bruce Fjarli, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Bruce Fjarli

    President

    On filings since 2020

    20 hrs/week

    $13K (2020) → $42K (2024)

  • Jacquolyn Fjarli

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    27.5 hrs/week

    $35K (2020) → $47K (2024)

  • Jeff Wood

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Jacquolyn Fjarli — Secretary: $47KJacquolyn FjarliSecretary$47KBruce Fjarli — President: $42KBruce FjarliPresident$42K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $47K, to Jacquolyn Fjarli (Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Contact

Mailing address: 670 Mason Way, Medford, OR 97501
Phone: (541) 779-2233

Frequently asked questions about Fjarli Foundation

How much does Fjarli Foundation give each year?

Fjarli Foundation gave $1.3M across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.2M across 21 grants.

What is Fjarli Foundation's typical grant size?

Fjarli Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $37,400, and its average grant was $103,806, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fjarli Foundation that year got $96K on average.

Where does Fjarli Foundation give grants?

Fjarli Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (35%) and Oregon (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Weimar, CA (2 grants) and Medford, OR (2 grants).

Does Fjarli Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 23% of Fjarli Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Student Aid" (3 grants).

Who are Fjarli Foundation's largest grantees?

Fjarli Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Three Angels Broadcasting 3ABN ($570,000), Weimar University ($332,500) and Maranatha Volunteers International ($104,295), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Fjarli Foundation?

Fjarli Foundation reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $354K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Fjarli Foundation fund?

The foundation’s 2024 filing describes support for Christian evangelism through contributions to operating funds, picture rolls, Bibles, and travel to and from board meetings. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Fjarli Foundation?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Fjarli Foundation's EIN?

Fjarli Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-1186466. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does Fjarli Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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