The William J Batzer Foundation
The William J Batzer Foundation is a private foundation, based in Medford, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $900.
The William J Batzer Foundation at a glance
In short: The William J Batzer Foundation gave $900 across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $300), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $900
- +80.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $300
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $2,444
- -0.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The William J Batzer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Phoenix-Talent Bucs ($500). Together the top 3 received $900.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The William J Batzer Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 956% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2023) to $3K (2020). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $900.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Talent Bucs Medford, OR | Promote Athletic Health | $500 |
| Three Rivers Youth Baseball & Softball Grants Pass, OR | Promote Athletic Health | $200 |
| Playball Dreams Talent, OR | Promote Athletic Health | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,444 | $1,152 | $1,157 | $900 | 3 | $1,157 | $121 |
| 2023 | $2,449 | $1,050 | $570 | $500 | 1 | $570 | $75 |
| 2022 | $1,969 | $1,050 | $2,960 | $2,290 | 3 | $2,660 | $141 |
| 2021 | $3,879 | $3,050 | $1,620 | $1,000 | 2 | $1,345 | $84 |
| 2020 | $2,449 | — | $3,354 | $2,833 | 2 | — | $161 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William J Batzer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $121 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The William J Batzer Foundation is led by William J. Batzer, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William J. Batzer
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy Batzer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey D. Norman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shari L. Parent
Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about The William J Batzer Foundation
How much does The William J Batzer Foundation give each year?
The William J Batzer Foundation gave $900 across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $500 across 1 grant.
What is The William J Batzer Foundation's typical grant size?
The William J Batzer Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $200, and its average grant was $300, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The William J Batzer Foundation give grants?
The William J Batzer Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The William J Batzer Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The William J Batzer Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Promote Athletic Health" (3 grants).
How large is The William J Batzer Foundation?
The William J Batzer Foundation reported $2K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $121 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The William J Batzer Foundation's EIN?
The William J Batzer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0744370. 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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