Pamplin Foundation
Pamplin Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lake Oswego, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $53.0M in total assets. In 2023, it made $705K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $352K.
Pamplin Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $52,974,294
- -2.1% vs 2022
- Revenue (2023)
- $772,642
- -33.1% vs 2022
- Qualifying distributions (2023)
- $704,866
- -0.7% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $1,921,754
- +2.0% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Pamplin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $500.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elijah J Auxier Foundation Aurora, OR | To Further the Mission of the Foundation. | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $52,974,294 | $772,642 | $1,921,754 | — | — | $704,866 | $352,448 |
| 2022 | $54,123,406 | $1,154,961 | $1,884,697 | $500 | 1 | $709,834 | $457,936 |
| 2021 | $55,011,042 | $1,110,317 | $2,127,198 | — | — | $885,761 | $499,157 |
| 2020 | $56,077,923 | $1,275,578 | $2,183,569 | — | — | — | $108,373 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pamplin Foundation is led by Anthony C. Romanick, Executive Director on the 2023 filing; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Anthony C. Romanick
Executive Director
New on the 2023 filing
40 hrs/week
$90K (2023)
Robert B. Pamplin Jr.
Chairman, Secretary & Treasurer
Chairman, Treasurer & Secretary → Chairman & Secretary, 2021
Chairman & Secretary → Chairman, Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne B. Pamplin-Evenson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn H. Pamplin
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn C. Stewart
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jerry R. Desmond (2020–2022) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $90K, to Anthony C Romanick (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Pamplin Foundation
How large is Pamplin Foundation?
Pamplin Foundation reported $53.0M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $773K.
Where does Pamplin Foundation operate?
Pamplin Foundation has awarded grants in Oregon.
What is Pamplin Foundation's EIN?
Pamplin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-6031259. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 20, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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