Compton Family Foundation
Historical FunderSalem, Oregon · EIN 30-6025966 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $16,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Michael S Compton |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 2305, Salem OR 97308 |
| Phone | 5033633136 |
| Form and materials | Follow general application guidelines: Description of project, budget, tax exempt status & EIN, etc. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
0% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church at the Park | Salem, OR | The workforce kitchen | $100,000 |
| Salem Free Clinics | Salem, OR | Operational support | $40,000 |
| Acres of Hope Youth Ranch | Rickreall, OR | General maintenance | $40,000 |
| Willamette Master Chorus | Salem, OR | Operational support | $16,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission | Salem, OR | Operational support | $14,000 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church | Salem, OR | Music program | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Salem | Salem, OR | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Oregon Public Broadcasting | Portland, OR | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Capital Community Media Inc | Salem, OR | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Family Building Blocks | Salem, OR | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Historic Elsinore Theatre Inc | Salem, OR | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Oregon State Chapter PEO Sisterhood | West Linn, OR | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Assistance League of Salem | Salem, OR | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Willamette Heritage Center | Salem, OR | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics Oregon Inc | Portland, OR | Operational support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $281,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $262,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $243,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601689349100905
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 30-6025966
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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