The Mehlum Family Foundation
The Mehlum Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing reports 35 grants totaling $197,917 to charitable organizations.
The Mehlum Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mehlum Family Foundation gave $198K across 35 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Oregon. 67% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $197,917
- +24.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 35
- +12.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,655
- +10.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $3,159,746
- -28.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 67% first-time grantees (22 of 33, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Mehlum Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mehlum Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way of Lane County ($77K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $156K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 98 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Oregon recipients received 88% of grant dollars, followed by Washington (4%), Arizona (3%), California (2%), and Maryland (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Mehlum Family Foundation open to new grantees?
67%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 22 of 33 grantees (67%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 30% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 100% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2023) to $198K (2025). In 2025 it made 35 grants totaling $198K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Lane County Springfield, OR | To facilitate the liquidation of the stock and the redistribution of all proceeds exclusively to verified public charities (See General Explanation) | $75,417 |
| Western Lane County Foundation Florence, OR | Chris Mehlum Endowment fund | $14,000 |
| Lane Community College Foundation Eugene, OR | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Siuslaw Pioneer Museum Association Inc Florence, OR | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The John G Shedd Institute for the Arts Eugene, OR | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Western Lane County Foundation Florence, OR | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Center for Community Counseling Eugene, OR | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Food for Lane County Eugene, OR | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Pacific Lutheran University Inc Tacoma, WA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Seguro Y Sano - Safe & Sound Tempe, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,159,746 | $585,954 | $228,788 | $197,917 | 35 | $205,410 | $569,952 | $245,532 |
| 2024 | $4,439,455 | $365,228 | $169,562 | $159,000 | 31 | $159,000 | $142,128 | $202,867 |
| 2023 | $3,879,038 | $1,978,691 | $81,511 | $75,050 | 23 | $75,050 | $107,462 | $160,967 |
| 2022 | $2,718,346 | $71,640 | $104,855 | $98,796 | 9 | $98,796 | $71,640 | $134,259 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mehlum Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $246K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Lane Community College Foundation says it encourages community involvement in educational opportunities through scholarships and support for the college; the John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts describes itself as an education and performance center; and Food for Lane County says it works to reduce hunger by creating access to food.
Other 2025 recipients include Center for Community Counseling, which describes its work as providing affordable counseling and education to adults with limited financial resources, and BrightFocus Foundation, which says it funds research on Alzheimer’s disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 35 grants totaling $197,917. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $75,417, with a median of $2,500. The largest grant was $75,417 to United Way of Lane County to facilitate liquidation of stock and redistribution of the proceeds exclusively to verified public charities.
Other notable 2025 grants included $14,000 to Western Lane County Foundation for the Chris Mehlum Endowment fund; $10,000 each to Lane Community College Foundation, Siuslaw Pioneer Museum Association, the John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts, and Western Lane County Foundation; and $5,000 each to Center for Community Counseling and Food for Lane County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Susan Hekimoglu (director and secretary), Ann Marie Mehlum (director and treasurer), Emel Mehlum (director), Rolf Erik Mehlum (director and vice president), and Katherine J Woodman (director and president).
The Mehlum Family Foundation is led by Katherine J Woodman, Director & President since 2025 (on filings since 2022); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Katherine J Woodman
Director & President
Director → President Director, 2023
President Director → Director & President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Marie Mehlum
Director & Treasurer
Treasurer Director → Director & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emel Mehlum
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rolf Erik Mehlum
Director & Vice President
President Director → Vice President Director, 2023
Vice President Director → Director & Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Hekimoglu
Director & Secretary
Director → Secretary Director, 2023
Secretary Director → Director & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 The Mehlum Family Foundation
How much does The Mehlum Family Foundation give each year?
The Mehlum Family Foundation gave $198K across 35 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $159K across 31 grants.
What is The Mehlum Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mehlum Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,655, across 35 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Mehlum Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Mehlum Family Foundation give grants?
The Mehlum Family Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Eugene, OR (10 grants), Florence, OR (6 grants), Portland, OR (4 grants) and Springfield, OR (2 grants).
Does The Mehlum Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of The Mehlum Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Mehlum Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Mehlum Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include United Way of Lane County ($77,417 across 2 grants), Western Lane County Foundation ($24,000 across 2 grants) and Lane Community College Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Mehlum Family Foundation?
The Mehlum Family Foundation reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $205K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $246K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Mehlum Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Lane Community College Foundation says it encourages community involvement in educational opportunities through scholarships and support for the college; the John G. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mehlum Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Mehlum Family Foundation's EIN?
The Mehlum Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0708571. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does The Mehlum Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Mehlum Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-mehlum-family-foundation-morg_53cb102fec714851bd9825d2109dd758
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