Vanmeterbarnhart Family Fund
The VANMETERBARNHART FAMILY FUND is a private foundation based in Eugene, Oregon. Its 2026 filing reports grants to seven charitable organizations, all in Oregon, for general operating support.
Key facts about Vanmeterbarnhart Family Fund
In short: Vanmeterbarnhart Family Fund gave $115K across 7 grants in 2026 (avg $16K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 31-1284451
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026
- Annual giving (2026)
- $115,000
- Grants made (2026)
- 7
- Average grant
- $16,429
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $761,798
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2026 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$762K
+9.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$115K
+4.5% YoY
Grant Count
7
+16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
-10.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vanmeterbarnhart Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $119K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
How Vanmeterbarnhart Family Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+0%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations including the Eugene Public Library Foundation, which says it supports the Eugene Public Library’s efforts to inspire lifelong learning and enrich the community; the Oregon Center for Public Policy, whose stated mission is to advance economic justice for Oregonians through research, analysis, and advocacy; and Oregon Public Broadcasting, which describes its mission as connecting people across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest through shared stories.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the fund reported seven grants totaling $115,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median of $20,000. All seven grants were for general operating support: Eugene Family YMCA ($25,000); Eugene Public Library Foundation ($20,000); Emerald Valley Ultimate ($20,000); Greenhill Humane Society ($20,000); Oregon Center for Public Policy ($15,000); Friends of Frenchies Eugene ($10,000); and Oregon Public Broadcasting ($5,000).
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2026 went to recipients in Oregon. Recipients included organizations in Eugene and Portland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 7 itemized 2026 grant dollars.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $88K (2021) to $261K (2020). In 2026 it made 7 grants totaling $115K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Eugene Family YMCA ($25K). Together the top 7 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eugene Family YMCA Eugene, OR | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Eugene Public Library Foundation Eugene, OR | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Emerald Valley Ultimate Eugene, OR | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Greenhill Humane Society Eugene, OR | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Oregon Center for Public Policy Portland, OR | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Friends of Frenchies Eugene Eugene, OR | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Oregon Public Broadcasting Portland, OR | General Operating | $5,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $761,798 | $198,681 | $133,266 | $115,000 |
| 2025 | $696,383 | $165,402 | $120,959 | $110,000 |
| 2024 | $653,189 | $109,937 | $111,189 | $100,000 |
| Metric | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $761,798 | $696,383 | $653,189 |
| Revenue | $198,681 | $165,402 | $109,937 |
| Expenses | $133,266 | $120,959 | $111,189 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $120,871 | $112,300 | $103,350 |
| Net Investment Income | $189,320 | $156,743 | $102,098 |
| Distributable Amount | $119,405 | $116,558 | $109,529 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Florence V Barnhart is listed as president on the 2026 filing.
Vanmeterbarnhart Family Fund is led by Florence V. Barnhart, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Florence V. Barnhart
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: John Van Meter (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Isaac C. Van Meter Jr. (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Application contact: Eugene Education Foundation
Mailing address: PO Box 1015, Eugene, OR 97440
Phone: (541) 912-5412
Frequently asked questions about Vanmeterbarnhart Family Fund
How much does Vanmeterbarnhart Family Fund give each year?
Vanmeterbarnhart Family Fund gave $115K across 7 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $110K across 6 grants.
What is Vanmeterbarnhart Family Fund's typical grant size?
Vanmeterbarnhart Family Fund's median grant in 2026 was $20,000, and its average grant was $16,429, across 7 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Vanmeterbarnhart Family Fund give grants?
Vanmeterbarnhart Family Fund gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Eugene, OR (5 grants) and Portland, OR (2 grants).
Does Vanmeterbarnhart Family Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Vanmeterbarnhart Family Fund's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Vanmeterbarnhart Family Fund's largest grantees?
Vanmeterbarnhart Family Fund's largest 2026 grantees include Eugene Family YMCA ($25,000), Eugene Public Library Foundation ($20,000) and Emerald Valley Ultimate ($20,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Vanmeterbarnhart Family Fund?
Vanmeterbarnhart Family Fund reported $762K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $121K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $119K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Vanmeterbarnhart Family Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vanmeterbarnhart Family Fund?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Vanmeterbarnhart Family Fund's EIN?
Vanmeterbarnhart Family Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1284451. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Vanmeterbarnhart Family Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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