JPR Foundation Inc
The JPR Foundation fosters the human intellectual and creative spirit by supporting southern Oregon university's regional public radio network, jefferson public radio; presenting quality arts and cultural events; and preserving treasured historic buildings.
JPR Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: JPR Foundation Inc gave $1.8M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1.8M), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,789,590
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,789,590
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,789,590
- Total assets
- $11,559,347
- +13.4% 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.
Who JPR Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Southern Oregon University ($1.8M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
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 JPR Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 23% 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 $1.2M (2021) to $2.0M (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR | Unconditional Promise to Give. | $1,789,590 |
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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 | $11,559,347 | $5,206,074 | $3,593,162 | $1,789,590 | 1 | $314,034 |
| 2024 | $10,193,931 | $4,500,977 | $3,575,843 | $1,695,082 | 1 | $271,459 |
| 2023 | $9,930,860 | $5,030,188 | $4,178,102 | $1,953,406 | 1 | $139,836 |
| 2022 | $14,389,897 | $5,010,246 | $3,615,440 | $1,458,913 | 1 | $190,885 |
| 2021 | $13,253,862 | $3,425,593 | $2,189,879 | $1,241,479 | 1 | $106,653 |
| 2020 | $12,080,573 | $4,011,609 | $3,722,059 | $1,741,370 | 1 | $-90,136 |
| 2019 | $12,142,187 | $4,749,605 | $4,218,335 | $1,626,815 | 1 | $91,275 |
About JPR Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
JPR Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Ashland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $11.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.8M. Net investment income was $314K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
JPR Foundation Inc is led by Eric Monroe, President since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eric Monroe
President
Director → Board Member, 2024
Board Member → President, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Pedley
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Harelson-Pentland
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Mullin
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Doolen
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Silverman
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liz Shelby
Vice President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Metzger
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosalind Sumner
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Paul Westhelle (2020–2024) — Ex-Officio Board Member
- Former: Richard Baily (2022–2024) — Ex-Officio Board Member
- Former: Austa Austin (2023–2024) — Ex-Officio Executive Director
- Former: Margaret Redmon (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Roger Longnecker (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Paul Christy (2021–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Linda Schott (2020–2021) — Executive Officio
- Former: Randy McKay (2020–2021) — Past Executive Director
- Former: Diane Gerard (2019) — Director
- Former: Mark Millner (2019) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about JPR Foundation Inc
How much does JPR Foundation Inc give each year?
JPR Foundation Inc gave $1.8M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.7M across 1 grant.
How large is JPR Foundation Inc?
JPR Foundation Inc reported $11.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.2M.
What is JPR Foundation Inc?
JPR Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Ashland, OR. It holds $11.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does JPR Foundation Inc operate?
JPR Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Oregon.
What is JPR Foundation Inc's EIN?
JPR Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1233656. 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 2020 (received by the IRS March 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 12, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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