Salem-Keizer Education Foundation
The salem keizer education foundation is a catalyst for enhancing the education of salem-keizer public school students by providing resources for creative and innovative programs and materials, educating and mobilizing the community, and sustaining collaborative partnerships that support its goals.
Salem-Keizer Education Foundation at a glance
In short: Salem-Keizer Education Foundation gave $80K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $80K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $80,152
- -40.9% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $80,152
- +18.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $80,152
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Salem-Keizer Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Marion & Polk Early Learning Hub ($80K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2021) to $136K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marion & Polk Early Learning Hub Salem, OR | To transfer the remaining cash from skef to an organization with a similar purpose upon the dissolution of the organization. | $80,152 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $117,026 | $361,261 | $80,152 | 1 | $-175,696 |
| 2020 | $2,463,017 | $2,001,430 | $2,327,422 | $135,549 | 2 | $4,168 |
About Salem-Keizer Education Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Salem-Keizer Education Foundation is a public charity, based in Salem, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $80K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Salem-Keizer Education Foundation is led by Kelly Carlisle, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 17 officers listed in 2021 is compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Kelly Carlisle
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$35K (2020) → $90K (2021)
Jeff Aeschliman
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Araceli Carlos
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Robb
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denise Hoover
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Derek Gilbert
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Harvey
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elijah Leutwyler
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Sparkman
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Egli
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Costic
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Harnisch
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Jean Sandall
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Russell Schutte
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Gelbrich
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erich Paetsch
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Massey
Awesome Co-Chair
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Bre Kailey (2020) — Director
- Former: Brent Neilsen (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Chuck Swank (2020) — Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $90K, to Kelly Carlisle (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Salem-Keizer Education Foundation
How much does Salem-Keizer Education Foundation give each year?
Salem-Keizer Education Foundation gave $80K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $136K across 2 grants.
Where does Salem-Keizer Education Foundation operate?
Salem-Keizer Education Foundation has awarded grants in Oregon.
What is Salem-Keizer Education Foundation's EIN?
Salem-Keizer Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0831467. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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 2020 (received by the IRS April 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 2, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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