La Grande Education Foundation
La Grande Education Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in La Grande, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $537K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $23K. Net investment income was $9K.
La Grande Education Foundation at a glance
In short: La Grande Education Foundation gave $23K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $23K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $23,345
- +10.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $23,345
- +10.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $23,345
- Total assets
- $537,259
- +12.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who La Grande Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How La Grande Education Foundation gives
- Giving grew 30% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2023 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2024) to $23K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $23,345 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $537,259 | $76,784 | $26,915 | $23,345 | 1 | $26,915 | $9,112 | $32,145 |
| 2025 | $478,278 | $202,825 | $22,236 | $21,170 | 1 | $22,236 | $201,402 | $23,766 |
| 2024 | $263,694 | $9,425 | $17,489 | $14,180 | 1 | $17,489 | $8,073 | $21,554 |
| 2023 | $263,569 | $3,652 | $19,168 | $17,969 | 1 | $17,969 | $14,195 | $17,639 |
| 2022 | $357,111 | $48,641 | $22,667 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $486,982 | $20,084 | $14,262 | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, La Grande Education Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
La Grande Education Foundation is led by Dale Lauritzen, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Dale Lauritzen
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Sands
Vp-Co-President
Co-Chair → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Vp-Co-President, 2026
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tanya Kausler
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Pati Martin (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Rod Sands (2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 La Grande Education Foundation
How much does La Grande Education Foundation give each year?
La Grande Education Foundation gave $23K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $21K across 1 grant.
How large is La Grande Education Foundation?
La Grande Education Foundation reported $537K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is La Grande Education Foundation?
La Grande Education Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in La Grande, OR. It holds $537K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does La Grande Education Foundation operate?
La Grande Education Foundation has awarded grants in Oregon.
What is La Grande Education Foundation's EIN?
La Grande Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1833027. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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