Private foundation · EIN 20-4049757 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Douglas and Gloria Rumberger Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 37 grants paid, $284K total, median $5,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
37
$284K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.4M

Grants paid in 2025

37 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Cancer SocietyPortland, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$30K
Canton Lincoln High School Alumni Association IncCanton, OHScholarship Fund$25K
Perry Local School DistrictMassillion, OHScholarship Fund$25K
Scripps Research InstituteLA Jolla, CACancer research$20K
Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural Fire Protection DistricSisters, ORFunds to be used as decided by Fire Dept/EMS/ISU$20K
Sisters-Camp Sherman Rural Fire Protection DistricSisters, ORFunds use to be determined by firehouse team$15K
St Jude Children's Research HospitalDoral, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$15K
Renown HealthReno, NVGeneral & Unrestricted$13K
Eddy HouseReno, NVGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Northern Nevada Childrens Cancer Foundation IncReno, NVGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Sisters Cold Weather ShelterSisters, ORFund for Building improvements and maintenance$10K
Central Oregon Veterans RanchBend, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$8,000
C DyeVancouver, WAHardship Assistance Grant$6,500
Oregon Primate RescueLongview, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$6,000
Portland Dachshund Rescue IncPortland, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$6,000
3 Sisters Equine RescueRedmond, ORCharitable Event$5,000
Community Health AllianceReno, NVGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
L TaylorHillsboro, ORHardship Assistance Grant$5,000
Project Recover IncWoodland, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Sisters Kiwanis Community Service FoundationSisters, ORFood Bank$5,000
Sisters Transportation and RideshareSisters, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Special Recreation Services IncReno, NVGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$4,000
Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum and the CaptaiMcMinnville, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$3,000
Street BooksPortland, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$3,000
Oregon Adaptive SportsBend, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
Ronald McDonald House CharitiesPortland, OREast House renovation fund$2,500
Ronald McDonald House CharitiesPortland, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
Sisters Organization for Activities and RecreationSisters, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
Oregon Humane SocietyPortland, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Wwp Inc - Wounded Warrior Project IncTopeka, KSGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Health GoalsTualatin, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Iron Sides Animal RescueRainier, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Lakes Region Rotary FoundationLaconia, NHGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Pittock Mansion SocietyPortland, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Westwind Stewardship GroupPortland, ORCamperships (sponsorship of campers) and/or Camp Maintenance Fund$1,000
Oregon Humane SocietyPortland, ORHumane Law Enforcement$500

By state: Oregon 22 · Ohio 2 · Nevada 5 · California 2 · Florida 1 · Washington 2

About this foundation

The Douglas and Gloria Rumberger Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Douglas and Gloria Rumberger Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Douglas and Gloria Rumberger Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $284K across 37 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does The Douglas and Gloria Rumberger Foundation give?

Oregon (22 grants), Ohio (2 grants), Nevada (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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