Robert M Decker Foundation
Robert M Decker Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Salem, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $22K. Net investment income was $1.
Robert M Decker Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert M Decker Foundation gave $22K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $22K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $21,599
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $21,599
- Median grant
- $21,599
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Robert M Decker Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Milestone Decisions Inc ($22K).
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
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Robert M Decker Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above 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
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Milestone Decisions Inc Salem, OR | support of public charity | $21,599 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $1 | $28,056 | $21,599 | 1 | $28,056 | $1 | $1,367 |
| 2020 | $28,055 | $1,983 | $2,001 | — | — | — | $3 | $1,382 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert M Decker Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robert M Decker Foundation is led by Robert M Decker, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Robert M Decker
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tamara D. Christensen
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan J. Decker
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd R. Decker
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Robert M Decker Foundation
How much does Robert M Decker Foundation give each year?
Robert M Decker Foundation gave $22K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Robert M Decker Foundation?
Robert M Decker Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Salem, OR.
Where does Robert M Decker Foundation operate?
Robert M Decker Foundation has awarded grants in Oregon.
How much is Robert M Decker Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Robert M Decker Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Robert M Decker Foundation's EIN?
Robert M Decker Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1290940. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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