Mehlum Family Foundation

EUGENE, OR EIN: 77-0708571

Mehlum Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in EUGENE, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 31 grants totaling $159K. Net investment income was $142K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.4M

+14.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$159K

+111.9% YoY

Grant Count

31

+34.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

+57.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mehlum Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $203K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Mehlum Family Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Mehlum Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in EUGENE, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 31 grants totaling $159K. Net investment income was $142K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Cities

AlvaloreBooneClarksburgEEugeneFlorenceMapletonPoughkeepsieRancho MirageSalemSpringfield

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$544K$1M$2M$2M202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$4,439,455$3,879,038$2,718,346
Revenue$365,228$1,978,691$71,640
Expenses$169,562$81,511$104,855
Qualifying Distributions$159,000$75,050$98,796
Net Investment Income$142,128$107,462$71,640
Distributable Amount$202,867$160,967$134,259

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$40K$80K$119K$159K9 grants202223 grants202331 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Siuslaw Pioneer Museum$10KThe Shedd Institute$10KKLCC$10KRelief Nursery$10KWestern Lane County Foun…$10KFood For Lane County$8KCenter for Community Cou…$8KVarious$7KUnited Way of Lane County$5KSoroptimist of Eugene$5K

Grant Size Distribution

63 grants across all recorded years

62<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Siuslaw Pioneer Museum ($10,000), The Shedd Institute ($10,000), Klcc ($10,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
United Way of Lane County Springfield, ORCommunity Programs$5,000
Siuslaw Pioneer Museum Florence, ORCommunity Health$10,000
Boys and Girls Clubs of Lane Co Florence, ORCommunity Programs$1,000
Eugene Symphony Eugene, ORThe Arts$2,500
The Shedd Institute Eugene, ORThe Arts-Music School$10,000
KLCC Eugene, ORPublic Radio$10,000
Soroptimist of Eugene Eugene, ORWomens Global Volunteer Movement$5,000
Ophelia's Place Eugene, ORSupport for Teenage Women$2,500
Cascade Health E, ORPete Moore Hospice House$5,000
Kiwanis Club of Florence Florence, ORCommunity Programs$2,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Rolf Erik MehlumVice Pres. Director
Ann Marie MehlumTreas. Director
Katherine WoodmanPresident Director
Susan HekimogluSecy Director
Emel MehlumDirector

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mehlum Family Foundation?

Mehlum Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in EUGENE, OR. It holds $4.4M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Mehlum Family Foundation?

As of 2024, Mehlum Family Foundation holds $4.4M in total assets with $365K in annual revenue. It awarded 31 grants totaling $159K in 2024.

Where does Mehlum Family Foundation operate?

Mehlum Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Iowa, Maryland, New York, Oregon.

What size grants does Mehlum Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Mehlum Family Foundation awarded 31 grants totaling $159K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Mehlum Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Mehlum Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $203K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Mehlum Family Foundation's EIN?

Mehlum Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0708571. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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