James and Shirley Rippey Family Foundation
Historical FunderTigard, Oregon · EIN 94-3192331 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $125,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JAMES SHIRLEY RIPPEY FAMILY FOUNDAT |
|---|---|
| Address | 13401 SW MOUNTAIN RIDGE CT, PORTLAND OR 97224 |
| Phone | 5414364449 |
| JFRFOUNDATION84@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED ONLINE. A REQUEST FOR THE ONLINE LINK TO THE APPLICATION CAN BE MADE BY EMAILING THE FOUNDATION. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FORM 990/990-EZ OF EACH APPLICANT ARE REQUESTED AS A PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS. |
| Deadlines | SEPTEMBER 1ST |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE GIVEN TO EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT EDUCATION, CHILDREN'S SERVICES AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THAT ARE LOCATED IN THE STATE OF OREGON WITH AN EMPHASIS ON THE GREATER PORTLAND METROPOLITAN AREA AND EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL TAXATION UNDER IRC 501(C)(3). |
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
10% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oregon Foundation | Eugene, OR | Student scholarships, lundquist business school, sail program and u of o pathways | $600,000 |
| Library Foundation | Portland, OR | General support | $225,000 |
| Casa of Multwashcol Cnty | Portland, OR | General support | $200,000 |
| Friends of the Children | Portland, OR | General support | $200,000 |
| College Possible | Saint Paul, MN | General support and scholarships | $200,000 |
| Portland Community College | Portland, OR | Student scholarships | $150,000 |
| Oregon Symphony | Portland, OR | General support | $125,000 |
| Mikerowe Works Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | To support scholarship programs for the trades | $125,000 |
| Pacific Lutheran Univ Foundation | Tacoma, WA | Student scholarships | $100,000 |
| Open School | Portland, OR | General support | $100,000 |
| Serendipity Center Inc | Portland, OR | General support | $100,000 |
| Community Transitional School | Portland, OR | General support | $75,000 |
| Oregon State Univ Foundation | Portland, OR | Student scholarships | $75,000 |
| High Desert Museum | Bend, OR | General support | $75,000 |
| Youth Villages of Oregon | Lake Oswego, OR | General support | $75,000 |
| Marshfield High School | Coos Bay, OR | General support | $50,000 |
| Reading Results | Portland, OR | General support | $50,000 |
| Casa of Clackamas County | Oregon City, OR | General support | $50,000 |
| Clackamas Women's Services | Oregon City, OR | General support | $50,000 |
| Project Lemonade | Portland, OR | General support | $50,000 |
| Children's Center | Oregon City, OR | General support | $50,000 |
| Birch Community Services | Portland, OR | General support | $50,000 |
| Oregon 4H Foundation | Corvallis, OR | To support youth development programs | $50,000 |
| Kids Center | Bend, OR | General support | $50,000 |
| Kinship House | Portland, OR | General support | $50,000 |
| Tigard Tualatin School District | Tigard, OR | To support education of youth | $35,000 |
| Providence Child Center | Portland, OR | General support | $25,000 |
| Reap Inc | Portland, OR | General support | $25,000 |
| Portland Workforce Alliance | Portland, OR | To support career education for youth | $25,000 |
| Oregon Historical Society | Portland, OR | General support | $10,000 |
The return also lists 23 grants to individuals ($2,275,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,320,000 | 53 |
| 2024 | $4,067,000 | 51 |
| 2023 | $3,910,000 | 47 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631329349103138
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3192331
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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