The Robert D and Marcia H Randall
The Robert D. and Marcia H. Randall Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon. Organized in 2001, it supports organizations working to improve and enrich lives in the Pacific Northwest, including through education, youth development, community building, public policy, arts and culture, and immediate-needs work.
Key facts about The Robert D and Marcia H Randall
In short: The Robert D and Marcia H Randall gave $897K across 80 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Oregon. 63% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 93-1318923
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $896,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 80
- Average grant
- $11,206
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 63% first-time grantees (50 of 79, 2024)
- Total assets
- $1,623,503
- Primary geography
- Oregon (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- A pre-application is required; instructions may be obtained from Brian Riffel. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- Pre-application deadlines are June 15 and December 15.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.6M
+0.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$897K
-59.7% YoY
Grant Count
80
+8.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-62.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert D and Marcia H Randall reported a distributable amount of $122K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The Robert D and Marcia H Randall open to new grantees?
63%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 50 of 79 grantees (63%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 14% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 69% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 916% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Trust’s stated mission is to improve and enrich lives in the Pacific Northwest by supporting organizations that provide opportunity to the underprivileged and promote personal responsibility and initiative through values-based programs focused on education and social well-being.
Its stated areas of grantmaking include education, youth development, community building, public policy, arts, culture and museums, and immediate need. Examples of supported organizations illustrate this range: Oregon Public Broadcasting describes its mission as connecting people across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest through shared stories; Unity Shelter says it provides safe shelter through collaborative care; and Urban Gleaners says it collects surplus edible food for food-insecure children and families. Nehalem Bay Health Center & Pharmacy describes its work as providing team-based health care and wellness education, while ASSIST says it advocates for applicants with severe disabilities who are eligible for SSI and SSD benefits.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Trust awarded 80 grants totaling $896,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $150,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest award was $150,000 to Oregon Public Broadcasting for “The Randall Fund for Lifelong Learning: Connecting More People with History, Science, and the Arts.” Other $20,000 grants included awards to Acres of Hope for a mentoring program, Friends of the Children – Central Oregon to expand its mentorship program, Nehalem Bay Health Center & Pharmacy for a capital campaign, and Urban Gleaners for operating and program support.
Review Cycle
Pre-application deadlines are June 15 and December 15.
Open Grants
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Trust’s mission refers to the Pacific Northwest. In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon and 1% to recipients in Washington. The Trust states that it gives preference to Pacific Northwest applicants.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 80 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $531K (2021) to $2.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 80 grants totaling $897K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Oregon Public Broadcasting ($150K). Together the top 10 received $330K.
Grant Size Distribution
377 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 368 grants of 377 (98%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Public Broadcasting Portland, OR | The randall fund for lifelong learning: connecting more people with history, science, and the arts | $150,000 |
| Acres of Hope Independence, OR | Mentoring Program | $20,000 |
| Assist Portland, OR | Tri-County Expansion | $20,000 |
| Children's Center Oregon City, OR | Prevention Program | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Children - Central Oregon Bend, OR | Expand Mentorship Program | $20,000 |
| Life Expanding Adventure Program Portland, OR | Wilderness Program | $20,000 |
| Nehalem Bay Health Center & Pharmacy Wheeler, OR | Capital Campaign for Health Center & Pharmacy | $20,000 |
| Oregon Coast Community Action Coos Bay, OR | CASA of Coos and Curry Counties | $20,000 |
| Proud Ground Portland, OR | Opening Doors Initiative | $20,000 |
| Returning Veterans Project Portland, OR | Health Services for Veterans | $20,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,623,503 | $1,160,993 | $1,152,806 | $896,500 |
| 2023 | $1,615,316 | $307,571 | $2,503,522 | $2,225,000 |
| 2022 | $3,811,267 | $387,220 | $1,130,434 | $863,000 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,623,503 | $1,615,316 | $3,811,267 |
| Revenue | $1,160,993 | $307,571 | $387,220 |
| Expenses | $1,152,806 | $2,503,522 | $1,130,434 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,113,633 | $2,450,277 | $1,064,559 |
| Net Investment Income | $37,985 | $221,797 | $284,300 |
| Distributable Amount | $121,542 | $133,525 | $253,290 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marcia H. Randall, Randall E. Norgart, Ronald L. Koos, Kirk A. Bass, and Lynn Hallbacka as trustees. Brian Riffel is listed as executive director.
The Robert D and Marcia H Randall is led by Brian Riffel, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian Riffel
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$136K (2020) → $164K (2024)
Lynn Hallbacka
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $16K (2024)
Kirk A. Bass
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcia H. Randall
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randall E. Norgart
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald L. Koos
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $164K, to Brian Riffel (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Application contact: Brian Riffel
Mailing address: 9500 Sw Barbur Boulevard Suite 300, Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 293-6210
Website: https://randallcharitabletrust.org
Frequently asked questions about The Robert D and Marcia H Randall
How much does The Robert D and Marcia H Randall give each year?
The Robert D and Marcia H Randall gave $897K across 80 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.2M across 74 grants.
What is The Robert D and Marcia H Randall's typical grant size?
The Robert D and Marcia H Randall's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,206, across 80 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Robert D and Marcia H Randall that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Robert D and Marcia H Randall give grants?
The Robert D and Marcia H Randall gives mostly in Oregon: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (41 grants), Oregon City, OR (4 grants), Bend, OR (4 grants) and Beaverton, OR (4 grants).
Does The Robert D and Marcia H Randall give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of The Robert D and Marcia H Randall's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 80) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "2024 Year-End Immediate Need Gift" (18 grants).
Who are The Robert D and Marcia H Randall's largest grantees?
The Robert D and Marcia H Randall's largest 2024 grantees include Oregon Public Broadcasting ($150,000), Acres of Hope ($20,000) and Assist ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Robert D and Marcia H Randall?
The Robert D and Marcia H Randall reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $122K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Robert D and Marcia H Randall fund?
The Trust’s stated mission is to improve and enrich lives in the Pacific Northwest by supporting organizations that provide opportunity to the underprivileged and promote personal responsibility and initiative through values-based programs focused on education and social well-being. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Robert D and Marcia H Randall?
A pre-application is required; instructions may be obtained from Brian Riffel. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Robert D and Marcia H Randall's EIN?
The Robert D and Marcia H Randall's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1318923. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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