Wayne a Thackery Foundation
The Wayne a Thackery Foundation is a private foundation based in Salem, Oregon. Its 2025 filing states that it was formed to fund organizations in the Mid Willamette Valley that proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ in an effort to reach young people.
Wayne a Thackery Foundation at a glance
In short: Wayne a Thackery Foundation gave $163K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Oregon. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $163,295
- +13.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -21.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,845
- +44.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,100
- Total assets
- $2,958,071
- +8.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Wayne a Thackery Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Applicants submit the foundation’s form with the organization’s name and description, submitter and contact information, budget and income sources, specific needs, goals, and a disbursement timeline. The filing states there are no specific award restrictions at this time.
- Review Cycle
- There are no specific deadlines; requests are handled first come, first served.
- Deadline
- There are no specific deadlines; requests are handled first come, first served.
- Contact
Application contact: Alex Miller
Mailing address: 7317 Caneberry Ct Ne, Keizer, OR 97303
Phone: (971) 239-0967
Email: alex@amcpapc.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wayne a Thackery Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Eastern Oregon Youth for Christ ($25K). Together the top 10 received $121K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($42,095), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 34 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated purpose refers to organizations in the Mid Willamette Valley. All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Wayne a Thackery Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $14K repeat.
- 55% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $144K (2024) to $163K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $163K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $42,095 |
| Eastern Oregon Youth for Christ La Grande, OR | Youth Programs | $25,000 |
| McMinnville Young Life McMinnville, OR | Youth Programs | $25,000 |
| Child Evangelism Fellowship Salem, OR | Youth in Action Training | $19,600 |
| Mid Valley Young Life Salem, OR | Programs | $15,000 |
| Sports Outreach Northwest Hillsboro, OR | Equipment for Young People | $12,100 |
| Gracepointe Church Milwaukie, OR | Childrens Camps | $10,000 |
| Albany Young Life Albany, OR | Lunch Clubs for Youth | $5,000 |
| Camp Morrow Wamic, OR | Horse Camp for Children | $5,000 |
| Cornerstone Baptist Church Salem, OR | Vacation Bible School | $3,000 |
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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 | $2,958,071 | $408,776 | $190,860 | $163,295 | 11 | $163,295 | $389,308 | $151,513 |
| 2024 | $2,740,136 | $244,628 | $197,611 | $143,500 | 14 | $143,500 | $223,882 | $132,898 |
| 2023 | $2,692,525 | $207,509 | $178,072 | $145,070 | 9 | $145,070 | $163,599 | $120,533 |
| 2022 | $2,751,424 | $2,759,815 | $99,373 | — | — | — | $43 | $9,245 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wayne a Thackery Foundation reported a distributable amount of $152K for 2025 — 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 partner with organizations and churches in its communities to help young people. Its 2025 grants included support for youth programs, children’s camps, vacation Bible schools, and equipment for young people. Sports Outreach Northwest describes its own mission as developing basketball skills and teaching fundamentals through club teams.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $163,295. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $42,095, with a median grant of $12,100. Notable awards included $25,000 each to Eastern Oregon Youth for Christ and McMinnville Young Life for youth programs; $19,600 to Child Evangelism Fellowship for youth-in-action training; and $12,100 to Sports Outreach Northwest. The foundation also reported a $42,095 grant to an individual recipient for equipment for young students.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Wayne Thackery as founding board member, John Sullivan as president, Henry Alex Miller as secretary, and Alivia Rochon as vice-president.
Wayne a Thackery Foundation is led by John Sullivan, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Sullivan
President
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alivia Rochon
Vice President
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Henry Alex Miller
Secretary
On filings since 2022
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wayne A. Thackery
Founding Board
Director → Founding Board, 2023
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/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 Wayne a Thackery Foundation
How much does Wayne a Thackery Foundation give each year?
Wayne a Thackery Foundation gave $163K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $144K across 14 grants.
What is Wayne a Thackery Foundation's typical grant size?
Wayne a Thackery Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $12,100, and its average grant was $14,845, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wayne a Thackery Foundation that year got $17K on average.
Where does Wayne a Thackery Foundation give grants?
Wayne a Thackery Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Salem, OR (4 grants).
Does Wayne a Thackery Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Wayne a Thackery Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Wayne a Thackery Foundation's largest grantees?
Wayne a Thackery Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Eastern Oregon Youth for Christ ($25,000), McMinnville Young Life ($25,000) and Child Evangelism Fellowship ($19,600), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($42,095), which are not listed by name. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Wayne a Thackery Foundation?
Wayne a Thackery Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $163K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $152K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wayne a Thackery Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to partner with organizations and churches in its communities to help young people. Its 2025 grants included support for youth programs, children’s camps, vacation Bible schools, and equipment for young people. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wayne a Thackery Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wayne a Thackery Foundation's EIN?
Wayne a Thackery Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3941774. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Wayne a Thackery Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 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 November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Wayne a Thackery Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/wayne-a-thackery-foundation-morg_d86c86ec4927492c86e99830d6d4c511
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