Larry and Jeanette Epping Family Foundation C/O Pioneer Trust Bank
The corporation is organized and at all times shall operate exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of our supported charities, all of which are non-profit organizations described in irc section 501(c)(3). The specific purposes of the corporation are to solicit, receive and maintain gifts of money and property and to distribute money and property on behalf of the supported charities and to engage in and conduct charitable, educational and scientific activities related to the supported charities.
Larry and Jeanette Epping Family Foundation C/O Pioneer Trust Bank at a glance
In short: Larry and Jeanette Epping Family Foundation C/O Pioneer Trust Bank gave $8.4M across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $935K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,411,911
- +13.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $934,657
- +13.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $625,000
- Total assets
- $189,209,498
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Larry and Jeanette Epping Family Foundation C/O Pioneer Trust Bank funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Salem Foundation ($3.2M). Together the top 9 received $8.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 14 grants of 45 (31%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Larry and Jeanette Epping Family Foundation C/O Pioneer Trust Bank gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4.6M (2019) to $8.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $8.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salem Foundation Salem, OR | General Support | $3,200,574 |
| Oregon Community Foundation Portland, OR | General Support | $1,568,993 |
| Salem Catholic Schools Foundation Salem, OR | Tuition Assistance | $915,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Salem Salem, OR | General Support | $850,000 |
| Blanchet Catholic School Salem, OR | Tuition Assistance | $625,000 |
| Mt Angel Abbey & Seminary St Benedict, OR | General Support | $525,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Cascade Pacific Council Beaverton, OR | General Support | $400,000 |
| Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon - Portland, OR | General Support | $209,344 |
| Benedictine Sisters of Mt Angel Mt Angel, OR | General Support | $118,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $189,209,498 | $13,876,140 | $8,787,461 | $8,411,911 | 9 | $13,654,294 |
| 2023 | $184,126,149 | $6,852,657 | $7,912,886 | $7,387,985 | 9 | $6,502,769 |
| 2022 | $185,139,518 | $13,699,380 | $7,569,288 | $7,029,778 | 9 | $13,229,716 |
| 2021 | $179,042,811 | $13,717,983 | $8,361,282 | $7,655,690 | 9 | $13,308,246 |
| 2020 | $173,686,828 | $10,422,415 | $8,005,310 | $7,420,614 | 9 | $9,591,255 |
| 2019 | $171,269,808 | $71,790,519 | $5,016,461 | $4,615,887 | 9 | $9,854,695 |
About Larry and Jeanette Epping Family Foundation C/O Pioneer Trust Bank
Based on IRS filings
Larry and Jeanette Epping Family Foundation C/O Pioneer Trust Bank is a public charity, based in Salem, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $189.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $8.4M. Net investment income was $13.7M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Larry and Jeanette Epping Family Foundation C/O Pioneer Trust Bank is led by Gary J. Epping, President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary J. Epping
President
President → President & Director, 2020
President & Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Compton
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Bauer
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Rufener
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawn M. Engelberg
Vice President
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, Treasurer & Director, 2020
Secretary, Treasurer & Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Vern L. Cameron (2019–2023) — Vice President & Director
- Former: George J. McVey (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Larry and Jeanette Epping Family Foundation C/O Pioneer Trust Bank
How much does Larry and Jeanette Epping Family Foundation C/O Pioneer Trust Bank give each year?
Larry and Jeanette Epping Family Foundation C/O Pioneer Trust Bank gave $8.4M across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $7.4M across 9 grants.
What is Larry and Jeanette Epping Family Foundation C/O Pioneer Trust Bank's typical grant size?
Larry and Jeanette Epping Family Foundation C/O Pioneer Trust Bank's median grant in 2024 was $625,000, and its average grant was $934,657, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Larry and Jeanette Epping Family Foundation C/O Pioneer Trust Bank give grants?
Larry and Jeanette Epping Family Foundation C/O Pioneer Trust Bank gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Salem, OR (4 grants) and Portland, OR (2 grants).
Does Larry and Jeanette Epping Family Foundation C/O Pioneer Trust Bank give general operating support?
Yes: 78% of Larry and Jeanette Epping Family Foundation C/O Pioneer Trust Bank's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Larry and Jeanette Epping Family Foundation C/O Pioneer Trust Bank's largest grantees?
Larry and Jeanette Epping Family Foundation C/O Pioneer Trust Bank's largest 2024 grantees include Salem Foundation ($3,200,574), Oregon Community Foundation ($1,568,993) and Salem Catholic Schools Foundation ($915,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Larry and Jeanette Epping Family Foundation C/O Pioneer Trust Bank?
Larry and Jeanette Epping Family Foundation C/O Pioneer Trust Bank reported $189.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.9M.
What is Larry and Jeanette Epping Family Foundation C/O Pioneer Trust Bank's EIN?
Larry and Jeanette Epping Family Foundation C/O Pioneer Trust Bank's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1229227. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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