A J Frank Family Foundation
Historical FunderMill City, Oregon · EIN 93-0523395 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$295K
Organizations funded47
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$14.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | RYAN BANNING |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 79, MILL CITY OR 97360 |
| Phone | 5038972371 |
| RYAN@FRANKLUMBERCO.COM | |
| Form and materials | LETTER DESCRIBING ORGANIZATION, PURPOSE, PROJECT BUDGET, PROOF OF TAX EXEMPTION |
| Deadlines | FUNDING CYCLE DEADLINE: 8/15, 12/15. NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANT: 9/15, 1/15 |
| Restrictions | GRANTS GENERALLY WITHIN STATE OF OREGON. NO GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
19% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regis St Mary Catholic School | Stayton, OR | Tuition assistance | $67,500 |
| Canyon Crisis Center | Mill City, OR | Assists life-altering situations | $40,000 |
| Mt Angel Abbey | St Benedict, OR | Support current expansion projects | $40,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul | Salem, OR | Provide necessities for low income | $15,000 |
| Father Taaffe Homes | Keizer, OR | Provides housing to mothers | $10,200 |
| Sisters of St Mary | Beaverton, OR | Provide faith based education | $10,000 |
| Common Sense for Oregon Foundation | Salem, OR | Assist in wildfire project | $10,000 |
| St Mary's Church | Aumsville, OR | Provide resources to spread faith | $8,000 |
| Salvation Army | Salem, OR | Help meet human needs worldwide | $7,500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | Helps wounded warriors | $5,100 |
| Benedictine Sisters | Mt Angel, OR | Caregivers serving others | $5,000 |
| Canyon Gleaners | Mill City, OR | Provide food to low income residents | $5,000 |
| Immaculate Conception Catholic | Stayton, OR | Spreads catholic faith | $5,000 |
| Oregon Humane Society | Salem, OR | Cares for animals in need | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Portland, OR | Supports pediatric hospital | $5,000 |
| Sisters of the Holy Name | Marylhurst, OR | Helps educate people in local commun | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Provides mortgage free homes | $5,000 |
| Santiam Jrsr High School | Mill City, OR | Scholarship for high school seniors | $4,500 |
| Union Gospel Mission | Salem, OR | Help homeless fight addiction | $3,500 |
| Santiam Senior Center | Stayton, OR | Services for seniors in the commun. | $3,000 |
| Stayton Community Food Bank | Stayton, OR | Provides food for those in need | $3,000 |
| Abc House | Albany, OR | Provides child abuse support | $3,000 |
| Mill Citygates Community Assist | Mill City, OR | Provides food for those in need | $2,500 |
| Birthright of Salem | Salem, OR | Provides pregnant women W/ services | $2,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Portland, OR | Provide housing and medicare | $2,000 |
| Catholic Church Extension Society | Chicago, IL | Spreads catholisim to low income | $2,000 |
| Forests Forever | Oregon City, OR | Teaches skills of forestry | $2,000 |
| Propagation of the Faith | Portland, OR | Spreads catholic faith | $2,000 |
| Santiam Canyon Sd Scholarship | Mill City, OR | Scholarships for hs seniors | $2,000 |
| Shs Booster Club | Stayton, OR | Scholarship for athletic program | $2,000 |
| The Carter Center | Atlanta, GA | Improves health in foreign countries | $2,000 |
| Catholic Community Services | Keizer, OR | Provide housing & mental health | $1,500 |
| Ncasi Foundation | Cary, NC | Enviromental & forestry research | $1,500 |
| Gates Communitychurch of Christ | Gates, OR | Provides food for those in need | $1,100 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Baltimore, MD | Assist poor communities in US | $1,000 |
| Holy Cross Mission Center | Notre Dame, IN | Spread catholic faith worldwide | $1,000 |
| Second Sense | Chicago, IL | Support for blind individuals | $1,000 |
| Community Services Consortium | Gates, OR | Helps families overcome poverty | $1,000 |
| Lourdes Public Charter School | Scio, OR | Helps fund student activities | $1,000 |
| Keep Oregon Green | Salem, OR | Educate to prevent forest fire | $750 |
| Mill City Senior Meals | Mill City, OR | Provides meals to elderly members | $500 |
| North Santiam Eagles Lodge 3384 | Mill City, OR | Fundraiser for local youth and sport | $500 |
| Multple Sclerosis Foundation | Salem, OR | Support services & medical research | $100 |
| St Jude Children's Hosptial | Memphis, TN | Supports research for ailments | $100 |
| Marion-Polk Food Share | Salem, OR | Provides food for those in need | $100 |
| The Cancer Federation | Keizer, OR | Provide help for cancer patients | $100 |
| Willamette Vital Health Hospice | Salem, OR | Provide hospice care services | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $295,150 | 47 |
| 2023 | $308,950 | 42 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533379349100008
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-0523395
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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