Jerry and Donnis Lausmann Foundation
Jerry and Donnis Lausmann Foundation is a private foundation, based in Medford, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $215K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $12K.
Jerry and Donnis Lausmann Foundation at a glance
In short: Jerry and Donnis Lausmann Foundation gave $26K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,500
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -36.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,643
- +57.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $214,795
- -5.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Jerry and Donnis Lausmann Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Works ($5K). Together the top 7 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jerry and Donnis Lausmann Foundation gives
- Giving fell 43% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 203% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $26K (2024) to $58K (2021). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Works Medford, OR | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| JPR Ashland, OR | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Southern Oregon PBS Medford, OR | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| South Medford High School Choir Medford, OR | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Use Your Gift Foundation Jacksonville, OR | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Literacy Outreach Glenwood Springs, CO | Unrestricted | $500 |
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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 | $214,795 | $18,623 | $31,924 | $25,500 | 7 | $25,500 | $12,199 | $12,556 |
| 2024 | $228,096 | $24,296 | $30,009 | $25,500 | 11 | $25,500 | $19,787 | $12,344 |
| 2023 | $233,809 | $-713 | $34,892 | $31,000 | 4 | $31,000 | $2,611 | $12,481 |
| 2022 | $269,414 | $-12,325 | $49,112 | $44,500 | 13 | $44,500 | $424 | $15,286 |
| 2021 | $330,851 | $99,266 | $61,214 | $57,500 | 18 | $57,500 | $95,633 | $17,072 |
| 2020 | $292,799 | $13,320 | $30,566 | $28,500 | 17 | — | $11,254 | $14,417 |
| 2019 | $306,783 | $77 | $26,518 | $26,000 | 19 | — | — | $15,251 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jerry and Donnis Lausmann Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jerry and Donnis Lausmann Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marvin Hackwell
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann P Istel
Officer
Director → Officer, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Istel
Officer
Pres-Dir → Officer, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christian Istel
Officer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Donnis O Lausmann (2019) — Trea-Dir
- Former: Marv Hackwell (2019) — Sec-Dir
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.
Frequently asked questions about Jerry and Donnis Lausmann Foundation
How much does Jerry and Donnis Lausmann Foundation give each year?
Jerry and Donnis Lausmann Foundation gave $26K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $26K across 11 grants.
What is Jerry and Donnis Lausmann Foundation's typical grant size?
Jerry and Donnis Lausmann Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $3,643, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jerry and Donnis Lausmann Foundation give grants?
Jerry and Donnis Lausmann Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Medford, OR (3 grants) and Ashland, OR (2 grants).
Does Jerry and Donnis Lausmann Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jerry and Donnis Lausmann Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jerry and Donnis Lausmann Foundation's largest grantees?
Jerry and Donnis Lausmann Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Community Works ($5,000), JPR ($5,000) and Southern Oregon PBS ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jerry and Donnis Lausmann Foundation?
Jerry and Donnis Lausmann Foundation reported $215K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Jerry and Donnis Lausmann Foundation's EIN?
Jerry and Donnis Lausmann Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3000153. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 13, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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