West Family Foundation
Historical FunderJacksonville, Oregon · EIN 20-4720365 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$377K
Organizations funded55
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$10.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,888 and $8,000.
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 | 680 G STREET SUITE B, JACKSONVILLE OR 97530 |
| Phone | 5418999976 |
| CHANSON.FAMILYFOUNDATION@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | INTERNET APPLICATION FORM FOUND ON WEBSITE WWW.FAMILYFOUNDATIONWEST.ORG |
| Deadlines | FEBRUARY 1ST |
| Restrictions | DISTRIBUTIONS WILL BE MADE WHICH PRIMARILY BENEFIT AREAS OF PUBLIC SCHOOL ENRICHMENT, HUMAN SERVICES, AND OTHER CHARITABLE CAUSES TO PROVIDE A BETTER OPPORTUNITY IN LIFE FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO RESIDE IN THE GEOGRAPHIC AREAS OF SOUTHERN OREGON; JACKSON, JOSEPHINE, CURRY, AND KLAMATH COUNTIES. THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES ARE INELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING: ENDOWNMENTS OR ANNUAL FUND DRIVES, INDIRECT OR OVERHEAD EXPENSES, SPONSORSHIP OF FUNDRAISING EVENTS, AND VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMS (HOWEVER SOME SCHOOL-BASED PROJECTS MAY QUALIFY), PROJECTS THAT HAVE A SPECIFIC RELIGIOUS PURPOSE, PROPERTY ACQUISITION OR MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Tornado Club Inc | Medford, OR | Support the construction of a new athletic facility at nmhs. | $50,000 |
| Jackson County 4H & Ffa Junior Livestock Auction Committee | Eagle Point, OR | Purchase a 4H or ffa raised swine/steer from a youth exhibitor and donate the meat to kids unlimited. | $21,181 |
| Jackson County Fair Board | Central Point, OR | Serve as the kids 12 & under free sponsor at the 2025 jackson county summer fair | $20,000 |
| Calvary Church Jacksonville Dba Relevant Church | Jacksonville, OR | Support the parking lot repaving project | $15,000 |
| Calvary Church Jacksonville Dba Relevant Church | Jacksonville, OR | Support the parking lot repaving project | $15,000 |
| Joe's Place Ministries | Grants Pass, OR | To remodel our kitchen/dining room in our new facility in cave junction | $10,000 |
| Kids Unlimited of Oregon | Medford, OR | Support the kids unlimited K-3 basketball programs. funds can be used to support the overall program as well as student unmet needs such as… | $10,000 |
| Marines Toys for Tots Foundation Jackson County Chapter | Medford, OR | Provide toys to children in need at christmas | $10,000 |
| Medford Mustangs Inc | Medford, OR | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Providence Community Health Foundation | Medford, OR | Support the curt and carol bennett healthcare scholarship fund, these scholarship dollars are to be used in the next 12 months. | $10,000 |
| Walking Tall Southern Oregon | Central Point, OR | Support the welding shop safety equipment upgrade project | $10,000 |
| Walking Tall Southern Oregon | Central Point, OR | Support the boiler system campus upgrade project | $10,000 |
| Davids Chair Outdoor Mobility Systems | White City, OR | Support the refurbishing of three track chairs | $9,000 |
| Region 5 Training Council | Grants Pass, OR | Support the single officer response training program | $8,000 |
| Southern Oregon Axe of Kindness | Jacksonville, OR | Support the purchase of a dump trailer | $7,750 |
| Jackson County School District 549C | Medford, OR | Provide scholarship support to graduates at south medford high school | $7,500 |
| Jackson County School District 549C | Medford, OR | Provide scholarship support to graduates at north medford high school | $7,500 |
| Mercys Gate Rogue Valley | Medford, OR | Provide emergency rental and utility assistance | $7,500 |
| Wilderness Trails Inc | Medford, OR | Support the purchase of camper and volunteer t-shirts and/or camp sweatshirt | $7,500 |
| Golden Rule Reentry | Ashland, OR | Support the acquisition of kitchen appliances and cooking supplies for the residential transitional housing program | $7,000 |
| Jackson County School District 549C | Medford, OR | Nmhs- football kids camp and golf sponsorship | $6,000 |
| Jackson County School District 549C | Medford, OR | Support the nmhs- football kids camp and golf tournament sponsorship | $6,000 |
| Asante Foundation | Medford, OR | Support the psane program | $5,000 |
| Cascade Community Pool | White City, OR | Support the deck safety project at cascade community pool | $5,000 |
| Jackson County Library Foundation | Medford, OR | Support the dolly parton imagination library in jackson county | $5,000 |
| Jackson County Sart | Ashland, OR | Support the survivor care program expansion | $5,000 |
| Jackson County School District 549C | Medford, OR | Provide scholarship support to graduates at north medford high school | $5,000 |
| Mercy Flights Inc | Medford, OR | Mercy flights explorer post 2026 boy scout jamboree medical staffing | $5,000 |
| Old Souls Rogue Valley Youth Lacrosse Association | Phoenix, OR | Support the purchase lacrosse equipment | $5,000 |
| Reclaiming Lives | Medford, OR | Support the recovery cafe program | $5,000 |
| Spartan Boxing Club | Medford, OR | Support ongoing costs of the d.r.e.a.m youth program | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army a California Corporation Operating in Grants Pass Corps | Grants Pass, OR | Provide support to the family services & seasonal assistance programs | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army a California Corporation Operating in Medford Citadel C | Medford, OR | Provide food at hope house | $5,000 |
| Access | Medford, OR | Support the rogue powerpack program | $4,000 |
| Crossing Bridges Therapeutic Riding Center | Grants Pass, OR | Support the purchase new rubber footing for the arena | $4,000 |
| Rogue Retreat | Medford, OR | Support the community room improvement project at rogue retreat crossings | $4,000 |
| Talent Maker City | Talent, OR | Support the mobility & mending skills program | $4,000 |
| Oregon High School Equestrian Teams Inc | Redmond, OR | Support the purchase crater equestrian team-drill team tack project | $3,800 |
| The Kiwanis Foundation of Grants Pass Oregon | Grants Pass, OR | Support the quilts 4 kids program | $3,500 |
| Compass House Inc | Medford, OR | Funds will subsidize transportation, supplies, and food | $3,000 |
| Jackson County Child Abuse Task Force- Cac | Medford, OR | Support your greatest need | $3,000 |
| Jackson County School District 549C | Medford, OR | Support the purchase of winter jackets for the nmhs color guard | $2,888 |
| Jacksonville Community Center | Jacksonville, OR | Support the purchase of carpet | $2,712 |
| Candlelighters for Children So Branch | Beaverton, OR | Provide family support services for families experiencing a pediatric cancer diagnosis | $2,500 |
| City of Medford - Medford Fire & Rescue | Medford, OR | Support the purchase of exercise equipment for use at fire station #15 located at 2124 roberts road, medford. | $2,500 |
| Jackson County School District 549C | Medford, OR | Golf tournament title sponsor for the north medford boys basketball fundraiser | $2,500 |
| Jackson County School District 549C | Medford, OR | Provide tournament support for the north medford high school boys basketball program | $2,500 |
| Jackson County School District #9 | Eagle Point, OR | To purchase one set of varsity team uniforms for the ephs girls basketball team | $2,280 |
| Central Point Rotary Foundation | Central Point, OR | Provide scholarship support to crater high school graduates | $2,000 |
| Freedom Farms | Gold Hill, OR | Support the youth riparian restoration and wildfire mitigation project | $2,000 |
| Kids Unlimited of Oregon | Medford, OR | Pay for the cut/kill/wrap fees associated with processing a steer and hog donated to kids unlimited. | $1,556 |
| Nonprofit Association of Oregon (Nao) | Portland, OR | Sponsorship of the 2026 oregon nonprofit leaders conference | $1,500 |
| Jackson County School District 549C | Medford, OR | Support the purchase of new pink out tops for nmhs color guard | $1,100 |
| Jackson County School District 549C | Medford, OR | Support of the north medford boys basketball kids camp | $1,000 |
| Southern Oregon University Foundation | Ashland, OR | Support the sou golf program | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $377,267 | 55 |
| 2024 | $372,841 | 1 |
| 2023 | $342,513 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642169349100914
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-4720365
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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