The Roundhouse Foundation
The Roundhouse Foundation is a private foundation based in Sisters, Oregon, that supports innovative programs in rural and Tribal communities. It has supported these communities since 2002, with grantmaking across arts and culture, environmental stewardship, social services, and education.
The Roundhouse Foundation at a glance
In short: The Roundhouse Foundation gave $15.6M across 621 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,570,259
- -1.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 621
- -5.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,073
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $344,521,532
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Roundhouse Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Submit Online At Roundhousefoundati
Mailing address: PO Box 2078, Sisters, OR 97759
Phone: (541) 904-0700
Email: inquiries@roundhousefoundation.org
Website: https://roundhousefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from The Roundhouse Foundation
Capital Grants for Building Maintenance or New Construction
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Amount
Up to US $100,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Technical Assistance & Professional Development Grants
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Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
The Roundhouse Foundation: Open Call for Proposals Grant
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Amount
US $2,501 - US $30,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Roundhouse Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was High Desert Museum ($1.3M). Together the top 10 received $4.8M.
Organizations only. It also paid 9 grants to individuals ($1,157,400), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
2,261 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2,047 grants of 2,261 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports rural Oregon communities, including Tribal communities. It requires proposals, regardless of applicant location, to demonstrate a clear and compelling benefit to rural Oregon. In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon; California and Washington each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 621 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Roundhouse Foundation gives
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 49% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2020) to $15.8M (2023). In 2024 it made 621 grants totaling $15.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| High Desert Museum Bend, OR | High desert museum capital expansion and renovation; indigenizing hdm: partnerships in practice | $1,250,000 |
| Oregon Coast Aquarium Newport, OR | Aquarium Capital Campaign Phase 1B & Phase 3 | $1,000,000 |
| Ohsu Foundation Portland, OR | Ohsu casey eye institute community outreach program; tribal health scholars program - northwest native American center for excellence; pancreatic & prostate cancer research & friends of ohsu program; ahec clinical experiential teaching echo | $940,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $955,500 |
| Central Oregon Community College Foundation Bend, OR | Cocc madras campus expansion project; supplies & equipment for cocc art programs | $302,500 |
| University of Oregon Foundation Eugene, OR | Nili donation in honor of dr. Virginia beavert; many nations longhouse; mobile wildfire cameras for rapid deployment; northwest indian language institute; sapsikwaia - native student educator program | $287,500 |
| Oregon Center for Creative Learning (Formerly Rogue Valley Children's Disco Medford, OR | Occl expansion & professional development program; educational activities & programming | $275,000 |
| Columbia River Maritime Museum Astoria, OR | Mariners hall & native American exhibits design and construction | $250,000 |
| The Trust for Public Land Bend, OR | Greening Rural Oregon Schoolyards | $187,500 |
| Heart of Oregon Corps Bend, OR | Centralized campus; empowering youth through jobs, education & stewardship support | $165,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $344,521,532 | $4,283,833 | $19,517,888 | $15,570,259 | 621 | $19,137,397 | $5,374,705 | $18,566,236 |
| 2023 | $358,883,108 | $1,961,684 | $18,936,645 | $15,756,624 | 655 | $18,361,043 | $6,421,995 | $16,906,169 |
| 2022 | $375,971,594 | $15,180,284 | $15,877,270 | $12,650,256 | 518 | $14,618,569 | $4,611,455 | $17,134,546 |
| 2021 | $376,773,592 | $260,472,613 | $12,536,833 | $10,440,627 | 323 | $11,897,099 | $13,464,630 | $13,661,203 |
| 2020 | $130,425,797 | $114,339,269 | $1,920,763 | $1,003,990 | 144 | — | $1,235,297 | $2,436,141 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Roundhouse Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support innovative programs in rural and Tribal communities and help build thriving, resilient communities. Its four focus areas are arts and culture, environmental stewardship, social services, and education, including work at the intersections of those areas.
The foundation supports IRS-designated 501(c)(3) organizations, government entities (including special districts), and Tribal governments whose proposals have a clear and compelling benefit to rural Oregon. It looks for community support, collaboration, clear goals and outcomes, thoughtful planning, organizational stewardship, and work that applies racial equity and DEI lenses. Its stated interests include removing barriers to services, engaging young people, supporting sustainable food production, and strengthening rural economies.
Examples of grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. The High Desert Museum describes its mission as teaching and exciting visitors through interdisciplinary experiences and connections to the High Desert. The an individual recipient Aquarium says it provides aquatic and marine science programs for recreation and education, with the aim of helping the public understand and conserve marine and coastal resources. Heart of Oregon Corps describes its work as empowering young people through employment, job training, education, and service to an individual recipient communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 621 grants totaling $15,570,259. Grant amounts ranged from $52 to $1,250,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Its website lists Open Call requests of $2,501–$30,000, with a median award of approximately $20,000, and Small Grants requests of $500–$2,500.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $1,250,000 to the High Desert Museum for capital expansion and renovation and work on Indigenous partnerships; $1,000,000 to the an individual recipient Aquarium for capital campaign phases; and $940,000 to OHSU Foundation for several programs, including community outreach and a Tribal Health Scholars Program. Other large awards included $890,500 to Oregon State University Foundation for projects spanning marine science, agriculture, groundwater research, and artist residencies; $302,500 to an individual recipient Community College Foundation; and $287,500 to University of Oregon Foundation.
The foundation’s website describes Small Grants as support for grassroots, innovative projects and new approaches. Applications are considered monthly during the January–November 30 cycle, with decisions taking 6–8 weeks. Open Call applications are submitted in two cycles. The 2026 spring cycle closed March 13, and the fall cycle closed August 14; those deadlines have passed. The website says decisions are announced 8–10 weeks after an Open Call deadline and encourages applicants to contact staff with project questions at least two weeks before a deadline.
The foundation also lists a Capital Program for building maintenance, new construction, and vehicle purchases. Letters of inquiry are accepted January through November 30. It will consider one Capital Program grant per year per organization, provided the organization has no other active grants with the foundation. The website says it rarely considers requests from organizations that received a grant in the past 12 months or have overdue reports, and is unable to consider requests for influencing legislation or elections, organizations outside the United States, or faith-based organizations. Applications are submitted online with a budget and required materials specified in the submission instructions. The foundation’s 2024 filing states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kathleen Deggendorfer, Frank Deggendorfer, and Michael Gonsalves as trustees. Erin Borla is listed as trustee and executive director.
The Roundhouse Foundation is led by Erin Borla, Trustee & Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Erin Borla
Trustee & Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$98K (2020) → $171K (2024)
Michael Gonsalves
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
$30K (2024)
Frank Deggendorfer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Deggendorfer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
35 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 $171K, to Erin Borla (Trustee/Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Roundhouse Foundation
How much does The Roundhouse Foundation give each year?
The Roundhouse Foundation gave $15.6M across 621 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $15.8M across 655 grants.
What is The Roundhouse Foundation's typical grant size?
The Roundhouse Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $25,073, across 621 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Roundhouse Foundation give grants?
The Roundhouse Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (75 grants), Bend, OR (48 grants), Medford, OR (17 grants) and Astoria, OR (15 grants).
Does The Roundhouse Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 0% of The Roundhouse Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 621) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Local Public Health Immunization Access and Education" (15 grants), "RFPA Fire Response 2024" (13 grants) and "Rural Child Advocate Services 2023, 2024, 2025" (11 grants).
Who are The Roundhouse Foundation's largest grantees?
The Roundhouse Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include High Desert Museum ($1,250,000), Oregon Coast Aquarium ($1,000,000) and Ohsu Foundation ($940,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 9 grants to individuals ($1,157,400), which are not listed by name. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Roundhouse Foundation?
The Roundhouse Foundation reported $344.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Roundhouse Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support innovative programs in rural and Tribal communities and help build thriving, resilient communities. Its four focus areas are arts and culture, environmental stewardship, social services, and education, including work at the intersections of those areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Roundhouse Foundation?
The Roundhouse Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check roundhousefoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Roundhouse Foundation's EIN?
The Roundhouse Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6930631. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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