Robert and Frances Chaney Family
The Robert and Frances Chaney Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 2006 and based in Jacksonville, Oregon. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple focus areas including education, human services, and faith-based initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.4M
+3.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$370K
+5.1% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$370K
+5.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To benefit the welfare of children and families and to support public safety.
Vision:
- Children and families receive the help they need to overcome abuse, addiction, and poverty so they can have a brighter future
- Public safety personnel have the skills and equipment needed to protect and save lives
- Families are provided a solid foundation through faith-based programs
Primary Funding Areas:
- Education
- Human services
- Charitable and faith-based organizations
- Public safety personnel support
- Organizations benefiting children and families
Grantmaking
The foundation actively awards grants to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies. Recent grant activity shows total giving of $370,139 based on the most recent tax filing. The foundation maintains at least one active grant opportunity through the Chaney Family Foundation Grants program.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation provides grants to organizations serving:
- Barry County, Missouri
- Jackson and Josephine counties, Oregon
- Cabell County, West Virginia
These geographic areas were selected based on where the family has resided and Robert's hometown connections.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending May 2025:
- Total Assets: $7,431,839
- Total Revenue: $859,000
- Total Expenses: $585,000
- Total Liabilities: $56,900
- Total Giving: $370,139
Tax-Exempt Status: Designated as tax-exempt since August 2006
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,431,839 | $7,156,214 | $7,207,636 |
| Revenue | $858,618 | $486,898 | $43,085 |
| Expenses | $585,462 | $541,152 | $551,665 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $483,784 | $449,355 | $467,784 |
| Net Investment Income | $756,940 | $395,101 | $169,141 |
| Distributable Amount | $463,148 | $435,348 | $434,176 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Robert and Frances Chaney Family
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Founder: Robert Chaney (deceased October 2006)
Current Leadership: Frances Chaney assumed the role of President following Robert's passing in 2006 and continues to carry out the Foundation's vision.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCES CHANEY | PRESIDENT | 10 | — |
| BRENDA GREEN | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| ROBIN WHITZEL | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 2 | — |
| JASON ANDERSON | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| CERISE STEPHENS | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: PO Box 840, Jacksonville, OR 97530-0840
- Phone: 541-899-9199
- Fax: 541-899-9679
- Email: chanson.familyfoundation@gmail.com
- Website: www.familyfoundationchaney.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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