The GRS Foundation
The GRS Foundation is a private foundation, based in Eugene, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $333.
The GRS Foundation at a glance
In short: The GRS Foundation gave $333 across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $333), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $333
- -92.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $333
- -85.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $333
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The GRS Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was CASA for Children - Lane County ($333).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The GRS Foundation gives
- Giving fell 100% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2022 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $333 (2024) to $140K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $333.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CASA for Children - Lane County Springfield, OR | General Funding | $333 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | $933 | $333 | 1 | $333 | — | — |
| 2023 | $933 | $5,000 | $5,250 | $4,500 | 2 | $4,500 | — | — |
| 2022 | $1,183 | $10,091 | $11,148 | $5,500 | 1 | $5,500 | — | $69 |
| 2021 | $2,240 | $140,947 | $140,796 | $140,000 | 3 | $140,000 | $1 | $268 |
| 2020 | $2,089 | $1 | $6,493 | $5,500 | 1 | — | $1 | $263 |
| 2019 | $8,581 | $15,001 | $6,420 | — | — | — | $1 | $581 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The GRS Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Weza
Successor Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Grace Serbu
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ivan Gold
Successor Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Randall Collis
Successor Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 The GRS Foundation
How much does The GRS Foundation give each year?
The GRS Foundation gave $333 across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 2 grants.
Where does The GRS Foundation operate?
The GRS Foundation has awarded grants in Oregon.
What is The GRS Foundation's EIN?
The GRS Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6603292. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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 2019 (received by the IRS May 19, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The GRS Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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