Judith Ann Mogan Foundation

COOS BAY, OR EIN: 84-4560891 Website

The Judith Ann Mogan Foundation (JAMF) is a private 501(c)(3) foundation established in 2020 through the generosity of Judith Ann Mogan and Al Peirce Co., LLC. Based in Coos Bay, Oregon, the foundation operates as a grantmaking organization dedicated to supporting nonprofit initiatives across the Southern Oregon Coast region.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$37.6M

+4.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.2M

-6.2% YoY

Grant Count

+21.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$20K

-22.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Judith Ann Mogan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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

Mission & Focus Areas

Mission: "Develop successful citizens and vital communities"

The foundation supports projects across seven priority areas:

Arts & Culture
Children & Youth
Community Health
Convening & Gathering Places
Economic Development
Environment & Natural Resources
Poverty Alleviation

Community Health and Children & Youth have historically received the largest share of funding, accounting for close to 50% of all grants awarded since the foundation's inception.

Grantmaking

JAMF operates an annual grant cycle with two distinct programs:

Review Cycle

with two distinct programs:

How to Apply

The typical grant cycle timeline includes:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

JAMF funds projects benefiting communities in three counties:

Coos County
Curry County
Coastal Douglas County

Beneficiary communities include: Bandon, Brookings-Harbor, Charleston, Coos Bay, Coquille, Gardiner, Gold Beach, Lakeside, Langlois, Myrtle Point, North Bend, and Reedsport.

Grant Distribution by State

Oregon $5.2M (100%)

Florida $13K (0%)

States

Florida Illinois Oregon

Cities

AgnessBandonBeavertonBrookingsCoos BayCoquilleEugeneGardinerGold BeachLakesideLangloisMilwaukeeMilwaukieMyrtle PointNewbergNorth BendOak BrookPort OrfordPortlandRoseburg

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

2023 Financial Data:

Total Assets: $35.9 million
Total Expenses: $2.22 million
Revenue: −$383,000
Total Liabilities: $169,000

2024 Financial Data:

Total Assets: $37,643,038
Total Revenues: $4,484,856
Total Expenses: $2,558,021
Staff: 2 employees

Tax Status: Tax-exempt since August 2020; files Form 990-PF annually with the IRS

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$37,643,038	$35,900,042	$33,317,045
Revenue	$4,484,856	$-382,630	$-1,432,675
Expenses	$2,558,021	$2,220,188	$2,179,351
Qualifying Distributions	$1,781,100	$1,746,014	$1,926,008
Net Investment Income	$3,804,796	$372,226	$383,120
Distributable Amount	$1,762,185	$1,723,914	$1,775,708

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

185 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Judith Ann Mogan Foundation

Foundation

Judith Ann Mogan Foundation Grants: Small Grant Program

JUDITH ANN MOGAN FOUNDATION

Amount

Up to US $25,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ohsu Foundation ($167,000), Ohsu Foundation ($150,000), City of Coos Bay ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AGNESS COMMUNITY LIBRARY AGNESS, OR	TO REFURBISH, RENOVATE & RESTORE THE LIBRARY ESTABLISHED IN 1929	$35,000
BANDON COMMUNITY YOUTH CENTER BANDON, OR	TO SUPPORT AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAMS	$9,000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SOUTHWESTERN OREGON COOS BAY, OR	BACKFLOW REPLACEMENT, TENNIS CENTER DOORS/GATE, VIDEO SURVEILLANCE, FIRE SUPPRESSION	$20,000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB COOS BAY, OR	SPONSOR A CHILD	$10,000
CCD BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COOS BAY, OR	2024 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM	$20,000
CHETCO ACTIVITY CENTER BROOKINGS, OR	SUPPORT THE MEALS PROJECT: IN-HOUSE, CONGREGATE, AND MEALS-ON-WHEELS	$10,000
CITY OF COOS BAY COOS BAY, OR	PHASE II MINGUS PARK IMPROVEMENTS: RESTROOM IMPROVEMENTS	$50,000
COOS ART MUSEUM COOS BAY, OR	SUPPORT ESTABLISHMENT OF CAM STUDIO - A NEW STUDIO AND ART EDUCATION LOCATION IN COOS BAY	$8,000
COOS BAY COAST LEAGUE COOS BAY, OR	SUPPORT BUILDING NEW BASEBALL/SOFTBALL FIELDS AT THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB IN COOS COUNTY	$7,500
COOS BAY SCHOOLS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION COOS BAY, OR	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Joseph McKeown – Board President
Payton Smith – Board Member (joined 2024)
Holly Chandler – Grants Administrator (joined July 2024)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JOSEPH B MCKEOWN	PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR	3	$40,000
MARJORIE CROOK	SECRETARY/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	30	$100,000
WILLIAM TROUT	DIRECTOR/INVESTMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR	3	$30,000
SHIRLEY MACADAM	DIRECTOR/TREASURER	2	$40,000
RICHARD BARRON	DIRECTOR	1	$30,000
JOHN SWEET	DIRECTOR	1	$30,000
KARA DAVIDSON	DIRECTOR	1	$30,000
PAYTON SMITH	DIRECTOR	1	$26,000

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2025

**2025 Grant Cycle:** Application portal opens April 4, 2025, with Letters of Inquiry and Small Grant applications accepted through May 5, 2025.

Judith Ann Mogan Foundation Announces 2024 Grant Awards for ...

2024

**2024 Highlights:** The foundation expanded its grantmaking approach by introducing separate Small and Large Grant programs for the first time, allowing for more flexible funding options. Curry County saw significant growth in funded projects, with 17 projects receiving support.

Judith Ann Mogan Foundation Announces 2024 Grant Awards for ...

2025

**Five-Year Milestone:** In 2025, JAMF celebrated its fifth year of grant making, having distributed over $7.3 million to support 208 projects across the Southern Oregon Coast region.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Judith Ann Mogan Foundation fund?

**Mission:** "Develop successful citizens and vital communities" The foundation supports projects across seven priority areas: • Arts & Culture • Children & Youth • Community Health • Convening & Gathering Places • Economic Development • Environment & Natural Resources • Poverty Alleviation Community Health and Children & Youth have historically received the largest share of funding, accounting for close to 50% of all grants awarded since the foundation's inception.

How do I apply for a grant from Judith Ann Mogan Foundation?

JAMF operates an annual grant cycle with two distinct programs: • **Small Grants:** Up to $25,000 (no Letter of Inquiry stage required) • **Large Grants:** Over $25,000 (requires Letter of Inquiry stage before full application) Organizations may apply to one or both programs but are limited to a maximum of two applications per cycle. **2024 Grant Cycle:** • Received 62 grant submissions totaling $6,147,705 • Awarded 44 projects with $1,454,130 in grants from 41 organizations • Grant awards rang…

Where does Judith Ann Mogan Foundation make grants?

JAMF funds projects benefiting communities in three counties: • Coos County • Curry County • Coastal Douglas County Beneficiary communities include: Bandon, Brookings-Harbor, Charleston, Coos Bay, Coquille, Gardiner, Gold Beach, Lakeside, Langlois, Myrtle Point, North Bend, and Reedsport.

What size grants does Judith Ann Mogan Foundation award?

In 2024, Judith Ann Mogan Foundation awarded 62 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Judith Ann Mogan Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Judith Ann Mogan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.8M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.