Public Health Microbiology
Public Health Microbiology is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Corvallis, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3K. Net investment income was $5K.
Public Health Microbiology at a glance
In short: Public Health Microbiology gave $3K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,400
- -84.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,400
- -84.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,400
- Total assets
- $6,319
- +9.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Public Health Microbiology funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Califorinia Department of Public Health Microbial Diseases Laboratory ($3K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Public Health Microbiology gives
- Giving grew 240% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 149% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2020) to $22K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Califorinia Department of Public Health Microbial Diseases Laboratory Richmond, CA | Two grants were awarded to certified public health practitioners at the California microbial diseases laboratory. Joseph lau used his grant to attend the 38th annual conference hosted by the northwest association for clinical microbiology and infectious disease. Xiao lau attended a conference and training session at the center for disease control. Each grantee provided a report to the trust and agreed to share their findings with their associates at the laboratory upon their return to work. | $3,400 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,319 | $5,511 | $4,977 | $3,400 | 1 | $4,320 | $4,654 | $2,894 |
| 2024 | $5,785 | $21,670 | $24,288 | $22,000 | 1 | $23,143 | $20,525 | $3,197 |
| 2023 | $8,403 | $1,212 | $1,297 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,277 | $1,192 | $2,847 |
| 2022 | $8,488 | $1,963 | $2,425 | $1,000 | 1 | $2,405 | $1,016 | $2,599 |
| 2021 | $8,950 | $2,032 | $2,398 | $1,000 | 1 | $2,295 | $1,640 | $2,473 |
| 2020 | $9,316 | $4,491 | $2,755 | $1,000 | 1 | — | $4,435 | $1,859 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Public Health Microbiology reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Public Health Microbiology's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Janna E. Ford
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William R. Ford
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Public Health Microbiology
How much does Public Health Microbiology give each year?
Public Health Microbiology gave $3K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $22K across 1 grant.
How large is Public Health Microbiology?
Public Health Microbiology reported $6K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Public Health Microbiology?
Public Health Microbiology is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Corvallis, OR. It holds $6K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Public Health Microbiology operate?
Public Health Microbiology has awarded grants in California, Oregon.
What is Public Health Microbiology's EIN?
Public Health Microbiology's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3216399. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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