Marcia H Randall Foundation
The Marcia H Randall Foundation is a private foundation based in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Its filing describes the Robert D. and Marcia H. Randall Charitable Trust, organized in 2001, as established to improve and enrich lives in the Pacific Northwest. The trust reports more than 1,235 grants totaling over $49.5 million across twenty-four years of operation.
Marcia H Randall Foundation at a glance
In short: Marcia H Randall Foundation gave $2.7M across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $63K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,705,700
- +488.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- +72.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $62,923
- +242.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $60,631,716
- +40.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Marcia H Randall Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Two Centerpointe Dr 210, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Phone: (971) 249-0408
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marcia H Randall Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Oregon Coast Aquarium ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 94 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon; California and Virginia each accounted for 0% as reported. The listed 2024 grants include recipients in Oregon, one in California, and one in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
Cities
How Marcia H Randall Foundation gives
- 26% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $460K (2023) to $5.6M (2021). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Coast Aquarium Newport, OR | Support | $1,000,000 |
| High Desert Museum Bend, OR | Support | $255,000 |
| Oregon Food Bank Portland, OR | Support | $250,000 |
| Meals on Wheels People Portland, OR | Support | $250,000 |
| Friends of the Children of Portland Portland, OR | Support | $105,000 |
| Blanchet House Portland, OR | Support | $100,000 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Found Portland, OR | Support | $100,000 |
| Randall Children's Hospital Foundat Portland, OR | Support | $80,000 |
| Park Academy Lake Oswego, OR | Support | $73,100 |
| Smart Reading Portland, OR | Support | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60,631,716 | $20,763,093 | $3,259,447 | $2,705,700 | 43 | $2,705,700 | $11,506,712 | $2,923,941 |
| 2023 | $43,128,070 | $1,090,653 | $701,067 | $460,000 | 25 | $460,000 | $1,044,068 | $2,233,025 |
| 2022 | $42,738,484 | $15,202,696 | $2,569,601 | $2,140,000 | 8 | $2,140,000 | $8,394,167 | $2,001,762 |
| 2021 | $30,105,389 | $19,505,913 | $5,964,417 | $5,641,000 | 18 | — | $11,933,930 | $1,171,221 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marcia H Randall Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing states that the trust’s purpose is to improve and enrich lives in the Pacific Northwest, support the underprivileged, and promote personal responsibility through values-based programs. Its stated grant areas include education, youth development, community building, public policy, arts, culture, museums, and immediate community needs.
The 2024 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. The Oregon Coast Aquarium describes its mission as providing aquatic and marine science programs for recreation and education so the public better understands and conserves marine and coastal resources. The High Desert Museum says it teaches through interdisciplinary experiences and fosters connection and dialogue about the High Desert. Oregon Food Bank describes its mission as eliminating hunger and its root causes, while Meals on Wheels People says it supports seniors’ independence through food, human connection, and social support.
Other 2024 grantees include Park Academy, which describes an inclusive, evidence-based learning community for students with dyslexia and related learning differences, and SMART Reading, whose mission is to spark joy and opportunity through shared books.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 43 grants totaling $2,705,700. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $1,000,000, with a median of $12,500.
The largest reported grants included $1,000,000 to Oregon Coast Aquarium, $255,000 to High Desert Museum, $250,000 each to Oregon Food Bank and Meals on Wheels People, $105,000 to Friends of the Children of Portland, and $100,000 each to Blanchet House and Providence St Vincent Medical Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marcia H Randall as director and president. Directors are Scott D Randall, Robert Randall Jr, Kristin Rogers, Todd A Randall, Ken Randall, Janeen McAninch, and Gary Maffei. Steven A Nicholes is listed as secretary.
Marcia H Randall Foundation is led by Marcia H Randall, Director & President on every filing since 2021; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marcia H Randall
Director & President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Rogers
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Randall Jr.
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott D. Randall
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd A. Randall
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Maffei
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janeen McAninch
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Randall
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven A. Nicholes
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Marcia H Randall Foundation
How much does Marcia H Randall Foundation give each year?
Marcia H Randall Foundation gave $2.7M across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $460K across 25 grants.
What is Marcia H Randall Foundation's typical grant size?
Marcia H Randall Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $62,923, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Marcia H Randall Foundation give grants?
Marcia H Randall Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (29 grants), Bend, OR (2 grants) and Lake Oswego, OR (2 grants).
Does Marcia H Randall Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 43 grants with a stated purpose on Marcia H Randall Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (43 grants).
Who are Marcia H Randall Foundation's largest grantees?
Marcia H Randall Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Oregon Coast Aquarium ($1,000,000), High Desert Museum ($255,000) and Oregon Food Bank ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Marcia H Randall Foundation?
Marcia H Randall Foundation reported $60.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.9M (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 does Marcia H Randall Foundation fund?
The filing states that the trust’s purpose is to improve and enrich lives in the Pacific Northwest, support the underprivileged, and promote personal responsibility through values-based programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marcia H Randall Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Marcia H Randall Foundation's EIN?
Marcia H Randall Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-3098324. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Marcia H Randall Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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