The Service Family Foundation
The Service Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Vancouver, Washington. Its website says it supports organizations in Oregon and Southwest Washington, with a priority on strengthening communities and building nonprofit capacity.
The Service Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Service Family Foundation gave $1.4M across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $62K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,365,000
- +217.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $62,045
- +203.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $25,127,234
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Service Family Foundation
- Review Cycle
- The website lists an LOI period of September 1–October 15, 2026, with submissions due by 5:00 p.m. Pacific time. For this cycle, LOI decisions are listed by November 15, 2026; invited application submissions run November 15–December 15, 2026; and awards are to be finalized by March 15, 2027.
- Deadline
- The website lists an LOI period of September 1–October 15, 2026, with submissions due by 5:00 p.m.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4507 Dubois Dr, Vancouver, WA 98661
Website: https://www.servicefamily.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Service Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Philanthropic Trust ($550K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 45 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation prioritizes organizations based in Oregon and Southwest Washington, or projects expected to generate more than 50% of their measurable impact in that region. It says a limited number of grants outside the region may be made by invitation at its discretion.
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (60%), Oregon (20%), and Ohio (15%); Washington received 3% and New York 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Service Family Foundation gives
- 18% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $430K (2024) to $1.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust Jenkinstown, PA | Additional support of an existing Donor Advised Fund | $550,000 |
| The UBS Optimus Foundation Jenkintown, PA | To support the work of the Optimus Foundation with world health education and climate imperitives | $250,000 |
| Eugene Family YMCA Eugene, OH | Grant to cover GRO consulting expenses | $200,000 |
| Oregon Community Foundation Portland, OR | Initial formation of Donor Advised Fund | $100,000 |
| Sellwood Community House Portland, OR | Operations support for the community center in the Sellwood neighborhood of Portland. | $30,000 |
| Battleground Healthcare Battle Ground, WA | In support of needed healthcare support to uninsured population | $25,000 |
| End of Life Choices Oregon Portland, OR | Support of compassionate end of life care | $25,000 |
| Restored Connections Peer Center Eugene, OR | Immediate unconditional access to recovery support in Lane County | $25,000 |
| Shift Community Cycles Eugene, OR | In support of providing access to and education of cycling to Lane County | $25,000 |
| Radical Assistance for Vulnerable Eugene Neighbors Eugene, OR | in support of Lane Countys unhoused population | $25,000 |
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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 | $25,127,234 | $2,178,705 | $1,465,341 | $1,365,000 | 22 | $1,365,000 | $1,201,533 | $1,186,230 |
| 2024 | $23,913,799 | $959,681 | $527,041 | $430,000 | 21 | $430,000 | $512,640 | $1,076,947 |
| 2023 | $20,626,782 | $691,013 | $1,417,104 | $1,253,783 | 1 | $1,253,783 | $403,235 | $1,029,138 |
| 2022 | $19,543,737 | $25,971,959 | $6,936 | $1,250,000 | 1 | $1,250,000 | $5,348,427 | $985,025 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Service Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M 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
The foundation’s stated aim is to strengthen communities and create lasting impact. Its community-building grants support projects that strengthen social connection, expand access to shared or communal spaces, and enhance community well-being. It prioritizes nonprofit organizations with strong community demand and broad participation. Capital projects should have a clear plan for long-term operational sustainability.
Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as community spaces, cycling access, healthcare, end-of-life care, recovery support, and services for unhoused people. For example, Shift Community Cycles describes itself as a community-centered bicycling hub providing mobility and skills; End of Life Choices Oregon says it provides information, education, and volunteer support regarding legal end-of-life options; and Restored Connections Peer Center describes itself as a peer-run organization supporting people facing substance use, houselessness, and other high-risk situations. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $1,365,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $550,000, with a median of $15,000. Notable grants included $550,000 to National Philanthropic Trust for additional support of an existing donor-advised fund; $250,000 to The UBS Optimus Foundation for work in world health education and climate; $200,000 to Eugene Family YMCA for GRO consulting expenses; and $100,000 to Oregon Community Foundation for the initial formation of a donor-advised fund. Other grants included $30,000 to Sellwood Community House for operations support and $25,000 each to Battleground Healthcare, End of Life Choices Oregon, Restored Connections Peer Center, Shift Community Cycles, and Radical Assistance for Vulnerable Eugene Neighbors.
The website describes a two-step process: eligible organizations submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI), and selected organizations are invited to submit a full application. The LOI should be a single document of no more than three pages, excluding supporting documents, and cover the organization, proposed project, and community need and impact. It should include confirmation of 501(c)(3) status, organizational history and scale, project budget and request amount, timeline, and expected impact. The website specifies a total project budget greater than $300,000 and a request of at least $50,000. Applicants must be independent 501(c)(3) organizations with at least three full years of operating history; fiscal sponsorship does not substitute for that status. The foundation excludes, among others, individuals, for-profit businesses, non-U.S. entities, private non-operating foundations, and certain government-funded institutions. If invited, applicants have 60 days to submit a full application. The process includes a site visit, and the website says decisions are generally made within four months after a completed application. Grantees must provide annual progress reports and a final close-out report.
The foundation’s 2023 filing stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and did not accept unsolicited requests. Its current website invites eligible organizations to submit an LOI; full applications are by invitation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists WILLIAM W SERVICE as Chair, Michelle D Service as Secretary, Bruce D Service as Vice Chair, and Robert F Service as Board Member.
The Service Family Foundation is led by William W. Service, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William W. Service
Chair
Chair Treasurer → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce D Service
Vice Chair
Vice Chair Secretary → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle D Service
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert F Service
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
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 Service Family Foundation
How much does The Service Family Foundation give each year?
The Service Family Foundation gave $1.4M across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $430K across 21 grants.
What is The Service Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Service Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $62,045, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Service Family Foundation give grants?
The Service Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oregon (20%) and Ohio (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Eugene, OR (6 grants) and Portland, OR (5 grants).
Does The Service Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 5% of The Service Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Service Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Service Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include National Philanthropic Trust ($550,000), The UBS Optimus Foundation ($250,000) and Eugene Family YMCA ($200,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Service Family Foundation?
The Service Family Foundation reported $25.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Service Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated aim is to strengthen communities and create lasting impact. Its community-building grants support projects that strengthen social connection, expand access to shared or communal spaces, and enhance community well-being. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Service Family Foundation?
The Service Family Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check servicefamily.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Service Family Foundation's EIN?
The Service Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2935844. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated October 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 April 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
Live grants for the work The Service Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- 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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