The Reser Family Foundation

BEAVERTON, OR EIN: 27-2624875 Website

The Reser Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 2010 and headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon. The foundation was created to honor the legacy of family values and community involvement cherished by the Reser family. Founded by Al and Pat Reser, the foundation is now guided by Pat Reser along with her children and grandchildren as a four-generation commitment to philanthropy.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$84.8M

+16.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$3.0M

+1.3% YoY

Grant Count

131

+9.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$23K

-7.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Reser Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's mission is to make charitable contributions in the areas of the arts, education, environment, and health that will result in broad public benefit, primarily in Oregon.

The four cornerstone funding areas are:

Arts
Education
Environment
Health

Grantmaking

The Reser Family Foundation operates several responsive grant programs with application deadlines on February 1 and August 1 annually.

Grant Range

of approximately $9,000.

Review Cycle

on February 1 and August 1 annually.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation funds exclusively in Oregon. Grant programs require that projects and programs focus their mission and activities within the state.

Grant Distribution by State

Oregon $5.0M (100%)

States

Oregon

Cities

On File

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total Assets: $84,789,905
Total Revenues: $9,253,337
Total Expenses: $2,990,382
Total Giving: $3,050,000 (approximately)
Annual Charitable Disbursements: $3.22 million

As of December 2023:

Total Assets: $73,100,000
Total Revenue: $8,570,000
Total Expenses: $2,140,000

The foundation has been tax-exempt since August 2010 and holds EIN 27-2624875.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$84,789,905	$73,066,601	$61,083,966
Revenue	$9,253,337	$8,567,371	$5,836,436
Expenses	$2,990,382	$2,139,327	$9,437,197
Qualifying Distributions	$3,215,767	$3,128,965	$3,148,518
Net Investment Income	$3,125,181	$2,799,000	$2,126,126
Distributable Amount	$4,060,327	$3,182,873	$2,993,357

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

Amount

US $20,000 - US $60,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include City of Mosier ($50,000), Dougy Center ($50,000), Central Oregon Community College Foundati ($30,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
#INSTABALLET ON FILE, OR	COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM	$7,000
350DESCHUTES ON FILE, OR	GREEN LADDERS PROGRAM	$8,000
ADOPT ONE BLOCK ON FILE, OR	ADOPT ONE BLOCK PROJECT	$12,000
ALANO CLUB OF PORTLAND ON FILE, OR	NGC 2024	$10,000
ALS ASSOCATION ON FILE, OR	INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM SUPPORT YEAR 2 OF 3	$20,000
ART CENTER EAST ON FILE, OR	YOUTH ARTS EDUCATION PROJECT	$5,000
ART IN OREGON ON FILE, OR	STATEWIDE EXHIBITION PROGRAM	$6,000
ARTS COUNCIL OF PENDLETON ON FILE, OR	ACCESS TO ARTS FOR RURAL YOUTH	$8,000
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF GREATER PORTLAND ON FILE, OR	OPERATION SCHOOL BELL	$8,000
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF KLAMATH BASIN ON FILE, OR	OPERATION SCHOOL BELL	$8,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Board Members:

Patricia J. Reser — Chair and Trustee
Michelle Reser — Secretary and Trustee
Mindy Reser — Trustee
Michael Reser — Trustee
Deb Reser — Trustee
Mark Reser — Trustee
Laurie Reser — Trustee
Marty Reser — Trustee
Jane Reser — Trustee
Paul Leavy — Treasurer and Trustee
Bill Westphal — Vice Chair

Staff:

Marijo Prlain — Executive Director

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
PATRICIA J RESER	TTEE & CHAIR	4	—
MICHELLE RESER	SECY & TTEE	0.6	—
MINDY RESER	TRUSTEE	0.1	—
MICHAEL RESER	TRUSTEE	0.1	—
DEB RESER	TRUSTEE	0.1	—
MARK RESER	TRUSTEE	0.1	—
LAURIE RESER	TRUSTEE	0.5	—
MARTY RESER	TRUSTEE	0.1	—
JANE RESER	TRUSTEE	0.5	—
PAUL LEAVY	TREASURER & TTEE	0.3	—
BILL WESTPHAL	VICE CHAIR	0.5	—
MARIJO PRLAIN	EXEC. DIRECT	20	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2026

In February 2026, the foundation announced that its Small Community Initiative grant application was open until April 1, funding economic and community development groups supporting rural Oregon.

Oregon Community Foundation

2026

Pat Reser, the foundation's chair, performed alongside Oregon Repertory Singers at "Sing for the Cure: A Proclamation of Hope" in January 2026. Pat Reser has received recognition for her philanthropic work, including the 2018 Jessie F. Richardson Foundation Ageless Award, the 2022 Oregon State University Lifetime Trustee Award, and the 2024 IDDBA Chair Award.

Oregon Community Foundation

The foundation maintains an active grant partner network across Oregon counties and publishes an annual Impact Report documenting its charitable contributions and community partnerships.

Oregon Community Foundation

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Reser Family Foundation fund?

The foundation's mission is to make charitable contributions in the areas of the arts, education, environment, and health that will result in broad public benefit, primarily in Oregon. The four cornerstone funding areas are: • **Arts** • **Education** • **Environment** • **Health**

How do I apply for a grant from The Reser Family Foundation?

The Reser Family Foundation operates several responsive grant programs with application deadlines on February 1 and August 1 annually. **Grant Programs:** • **Fast-Track and Mid-Size Responsive Grant Programs** — Focus on education, health, arts, and environment. Seek significant projects with measurable impact across Oregon. • **Next Gen Council Grant Program** — Supports organizations providing education mentorship programs, crisis intervention services, drug and alcohol addiction services, a…

Where does The Reser Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation funds exclusively in Oregon. Grant programs require that projects and programs focus their mission and activities within the state.

What size grants does The Reser Family Foundation award?

In 2024, The Reser Family Foundation awarded 131 grants totaling $3.0M — an average of about $23K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Reser Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Reser Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.1M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.