Robert and Frances Chaney Family Foundation
Historical FunderJacksonville, Oregon · EIN 20-5052365 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$341K
Organizations funded62
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$10.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $6,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CARRIE HANSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 840, JACKSONVILLE OR 97530 |
| Phone | 5418999199 |
| CHANSON.FAMILYFOUDATION@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | INTERNET APPLICATION FORM FOUND ON WEBSITE WWW.FAMILYFOUNDATIONCHANEY.ORG |
| Deadlines | THE LAST BUSINESS DAY IN JANUARY AND JULY |
| Restrictions | GRANT APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLY FROM ORGANIZATIONS WITH A 501(C)(3) TAX-STATUS DESIGNATION. NO GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS WILL BE MADE. THE FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANTS IN FOUR STRATEGIC AREAS; HUMAN SERVICES, PUBLIC SAFETY, FAITH BASED PROGRAMS, AND OTHER CHARITABLE CAUSES TO SUPPORT CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO RESIDE IN THE GEOGRAPHIC AREAS OF JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, OREGON; BARRY COUNTY, MISSOURI AND CABELL COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA. THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES ARE INELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING: ENDOWMENTS OR ANNUAL FUND DRIVES, INDIRECT OR OVERHEAD EXPENSES, SPONSORSHIP OF FUNDRAISING EVENTS, VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMS, PROPERTY ACQUISITION. |
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
9% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Bible College | Medford, OR | Sponsorship of classroom #2 and the science lab on the new pacific bible college campus. | $26,717 |
| Joe's Place Ministries | Grants Pass, OR | Support the remodel of the new cave junction joe's youth center. | $10,000 |
| Josephine County Foundation (Jcf) | Murphy, OR | Support the power to response project at the prospect fire department | $10,000 |
| Milton Volunteer Fire Department | Milton, WV | Support the purchase of an apex x-strut res-q-jacks | $10,000 |
| Ona Volunteer Fire Department | Ona, WV | Assist with the purchase of a 2025 kawasaki mule pro-fx 1000hd | $10,000 |
| Walking Tall Southern Oregon | Central Point, OR | Support the purchase of a ventilation system in the welding shop | $10,000 |
| Walking Tall Southern Oregon | Central Point, OR | Support the expansion of the welding space on the walking tall campus | $10,000 |
| City of Eagle Point - Eagle Point Police Department | Eagle Point, OR | Support the purchase two ballistic shields | $9,800 |
| City of Monett - Fire Department | Monett, MO | Support the fire departments purchase of 2 - P-25 portable radios interoperable with the state of missouri statewide interoperability… | $8,690 |
| Talent Maker City | Talent, OR | Support the 2025-2026 momentum after school program | $8,000 |
| Welcome Home Oregon Inc | Grants Pass, OR | Provide peer led support to justice involved adults in josephine county | $8,000 |
| Mercy's Gate Rogue Valley | Medford, OR | Provide emergency rental and utility assistance to low-income individuals and families | $7,500 |
| Rogue Valley Mentoring | Medford, OR | Support the 1:1 match program | $7,000 |
| Candlelighters for Children With Cancer | Beaverton, OR | Support the jackson & josephine counties emergency financial assistance program | $6,000 |
| The Pregnancy Center | Medford, OR | Support parenting education, infant supplies, prenatal vitamins, and trauma?informed coaching for low?income and teen parents | $6,000 |
| Youth 71Five Ministries | Medford, OR | Provide general operating support of the 71five votech program | $6,000 |
| Jackson County 4-H Ffa Jr Livestock Auction Committee | Eagle Point, OR | Support the purchase of a lamb at the 4H & ffa junior livestock auction | $5,605 |
| Emergency Communications of Southern Oregon | Central Point, OR | Support the purchase of a kyota yutaka M898 4D massage chair | $5,500 |
| David's Chair Outdoor Mobility Systems | White City, OR | Support the purchase of tools and equipment to perform extensive and continued maintenance on our chairs | $5,250 |
| Access | Medford, OR | Support the rogue powerpack program | $5,000 |
| Als Northwest | Portland, OR | Support the work of the southern oregon als family support program in jackson & josephine counties, oregon. | $5,000 |
| Ashland Emergency Food Bank Dba Ashland Community Food Bank | Ashland, OR | Support the home delivery program | $5,000 |
| Butte Falls Community School Partnership | Butte Falls, OR | Support the learning tree preschool | $5,000 |
| Cascade Community Pool Corp | White City, OR | Support the deck safety project | $5,000 |
| Friends of Josephine County Children's Advocacy - Cac | Grants Pass, OR | Support the child forensic interviewing program | $5,000 |
| Golden Rule Reentry | Ashland, OR | Support drop in center services | $5,000 |
| Grants Pass School District 7 | Grants Pass, OR | Support the purchase and installation of an ada-accessible preschool playground at riverside elementary school | $5,000 |
| Heartland Center for Behavioral Change | Kansas City, MO | Support the purchasing of a vehicle for residents to attend outpatient and residential treatment services | $5,000 |
| Hearts With a Mission | Medford, OR | Provide general operating support for the emergency youth shelter | $5,000 |
| Jackson County Sart | Ashland, OR | Support the expansion of the survivor care program to adult and youth survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence | $5,000 |
| Jenkins Fire Protection District | Jenkins, MO | Support the purchase of repeaters and radios for the fire truck | $5,000 |
| LA Clinica Del Valle Family Health Care Center Inc (Dba LA Clinica) | Medford, OR | Support the happy smiles children's dental program | $5,000 |
| Madrone Trail Initiative Dba Madrone Trail Public Charter School | Central Point, OR | Support the purchase and installation of a security intercom system | $5,000 |
| Peace House | Ashland, OR | Support the uncle food's diner hot meal program | $5,000 |
| River's Edge Academy Charter School | Rogue River, OR | Support the transformation of the school's side yard into a safe, inclusive outdoor space | $5,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | Medford, OR | Emergency rental assistance for families with children | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army a California Corporation Operating in Grants Pass Corps | Grants Pass, OR | Provide emergency food, utility, rental assistance and special seasonal support | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army a California Corporation Operating in Medford Citadel | Medford, OR | Provide emergency food, utility, and housing assistance | $5,000 |
| Ymca- Grants Pass Family | Grants Pass, OR | Support the flooring replacement project | $5,000 |
| Rusted Gate Farm | Central Point, OR | Support the purchase of supplies, materials, and equipment for hands on learning | $4,600 |
| Mercy Flights Inc | Medford, OR | Support the gurney safety upgrade initiative | $4,500 |
| Aurora Rural Fire Protection District | Aurora, MO | Support the portable radio upgrade project | $4,200 |
| 1St Phoenix Community Center | Phoenix, OR | Support for the feeding our hungry neighbors project | $4,000 |
| Freedom Farms | Gold Hill, OR | Support the fresh start initiative | $4,000 |
| Jackson County Child Abuse Task Force - Cac | Medford, OR | Support cac therapy groups for children and their non-offending parents and caregivers | $4,000 |
| Opportunities for Housing Resources and Assistance Inc (Ohra) | Ashland, OR | Support for families with minor children to pay one-time emergency bills such as utilities, car repairs, medication or other expenses | $4,000 |
| Region 5 Training Council | Grants Pass, OR | Support the single officer response school incidents training | $4,000 |
| St Martin's Episcopal Church Food Pantry | Shady Cove, OR | Support the purchase of for food and supplies for distribution at the shady cove food pantry | $4,000 |
| Riding Beyond | Ashland, OR | Provide scholarships to program participants | $3,500 |
| Wilderness Trails Inc | Medford, OR | Sponsorship support so campers can attend year-round camping programs | $3,500 |
| Southern Oregon Axe of Kindness | Jacksonville, OR | Support the purchase of tools and equipment to complete service projects | $3,472 |
| Crossing Bridges Therapeutic Riding Center | Grants Pass, OR | Support horse care expenses | $3,000 |
| Reaching Our Community (Roc) | Grants Pass, OR | Support the purchase of food | $3,000 |
| Cave Junction Farmers' Market | Cave Junction, OR | Support the purchase of supplies for the cultivate kids program | $2,550 |
| Habitat for Humanityrogue Valley | Medford, OR | Assist with the electrical and plumbing at the grandview subdivision house #95 | $2,500 |
| Jackson County Fire District 3 | White City, OR | Support the purchase of mini fire engine trailer | $2,500 |
| Maslow Project | Medford, OR | Support the outreach program for homeless children & families in jackson & josephine counties | $2,500 |
| Peter Britt Gardens Music and Arts Festival Association | Medford, OR | Support the expansion of medical supplies and services on the britt hill | $2,500 |
| The Motherline | Cave Junction, OR | Support the clean sweep, a community-wide project to clean up all of the trash on public lands in the illinois river watershed | $2,500 |
| Nonprofit Association of Oregon (Nao) | Portland, OR | Provide sponsorship support of the 2026 oregon nonprofit leaders conference | $1,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 62 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $341,224 | 62 |
| 2024 | $370,139 | 1 |
| 2023 | $352,013 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602159349100215
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5052365
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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