Onward Eugene
Onward Eugene's vision is for a thriving local economy that leads to inclusive prosperity.
Onward Eugene at a glance
In short: Onward Eugene gave $433K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $108K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $432,763
- +73.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $108,191
- -56.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $109,632
- Total assets
- $3,307,544
- +402.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Onward Eugene funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce ($206K). Together the top 4 received $433K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $250K (2023) to $433K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $433K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce Eugene, OR | Program Support | $206,000 |
| University of Oregon Eugene, OR | Program Support | $149,263 |
| McKenzie Land Trust Blue River, OR | Program Support | $70,000 |
| Our Coastal Village Inc Paradise Valley, AZ | Program Support | $7,500 |
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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 | $3,307,544 | $3,867,336 | $1,209,183 | $432,763 | 4 | $2,879 |
| 2023 | $658,055 | $736,604 | $907,364 | $250,000 | 1 | $2,677 |
| 2022 | $445,137 | $894,765 | $700,648 | — | — | $931 |
| 2021 | $259,103 | $752,771 | $639,801 | — | — | $69 |
About Onward Eugene
Based on IRS filings
Onward Eugene is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Eugene, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $433K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Onward Eugene is led by Erik Parrish, Chair & Treasurer since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Erik Parrish
Chair & Treasurer
Treasurer → Chair & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allan Benavides
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brittany Quick-Warner
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Mokrohisky
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denny Braud
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Bennett
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Barofsky
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joy Pendowski
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Roberts
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nigel Francisco
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Blane
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Moyer
Vice Chair & S
Vice Chair → Vice Chair & S, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Amanda Walkup (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Sarah Medary (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Tina Guldberg (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Craig Wanichek (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Dana Siebert (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jj McCallie (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kathy Smith (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Shaun Hyland (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Stephen Parac (2021–2022) — Director
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 Onward Eugene
How much does Onward Eugene give each year?
Onward Eugene gave $433K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $250K across 1 grant.
What is Onward Eugene's typical grant size?
Onward Eugene's median grant in 2024 was $109,632, and its average grant was $108,191, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Onward Eugene give grants?
Onward Eugene gives mostly in Oregon: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Eugene, OR (2 grants).
Does Onward Eugene give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Onward Eugene's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (4 grants).
How large is Onward Eugene?
Onward Eugene reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.9M.
What is Onward Eugene?
Onward Eugene is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Eugene, OR. It holds $3.3M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Onward Eugene's EIN?
Onward Eugene's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3296698. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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