How to apply
Internet application form found on website www.familyfoundationwest.org Contact: Carrie Hanson Executive Director, 680 G Street Suite B, Jacksonville, Or, 5418999976, CHANSON.FAMILYFOUNDATION@GMAIL.COM 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,…
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
55 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Black Tornado Club IncMedford, OR | Support the construction of a new athletic facility at nmhs. | $50K |
| Jackson County 4h & FFA Junior Livestock Auction CommitteeEagle Point, OR | Purchase a 4h or ffa raised swine/steer from a youth exhibitor and donate the meat to kids unlimited. | $21K |
| Jackson County Fair BoardCentral Point, OR | Serve as the kids 12 & under free sponsor at the 2025 jackson county summer fair | $20K |
| Calvary Church Jacksonville Dba Relevant ChurchJacksonville, OR | Support the parking lot repaving project | $15K |
| Calvary Church Jacksonville Dba Relevant ChurchJacksonville, OR | Support the parking lot repaving project | $15K |
| Joe's Place MinistriesGrants Pass, OR | To remodel our kitchen/dining room in our new facility in cave junction | $10K |
| Kids Unlimited of OregonMedford, 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… | $10K |
| Marines Toys for Tots Foundation Jackson County ChapterMedford, OR | Provide toys to children in need at christmas | $10K |
| Medford Mustangs IncMedford, OR | General operating support | $10K |
| Providence Community Health FoundationMedford, OR | Support the curt and carol bennett healthcare scholarship fund, these scholarship dollars are to be used in the next 12 months. | $10K |
| Walking Tall Southern OregonCentral Point, OR | Support the welding shop safety equipment upgrade project | $10K |
| Walking Tall Southern OregonCentral Point, OR | Support the boiler system campus upgrade project | $10K |
| Davids Chair Outdoor Mobility SystemsWhite City, OR | Support the refurbishing of three track chairs | $9,000 |
| Region 5 Training CouncilGrants Pass, OR | Support the single officer response training program | $8,000 |
| Southern Oregon Axe of KindnessJacksonville, OR | Support the purchase of a dump trailer | $7,750 |
| Jackson County School District 549cMedford, OR | Provide scholarship support to graduates at south medford high school | $7,500 |
| Jackson County School District 549cMedford, OR | Provide scholarship support to graduates at north medford high school | $7,500 |
| Mercys Gate Rogue ValleyMedford, OR | Provide emergency rental and utility assistance | $7,500 |
| Wilderness Trails IncMedford, OR | Support the purchase of camper and volunteer t-shirts and/or camp sweatshirt | $7,500 |
| Golden Rule ReentryAshland, OR | Support the acquisition of kitchen appliances and cooking supplies for the residential transitional housing program | $7,000 |
| Jackson County School District 549cMedford, OR | Nmhs- football kids camp and golf sponsorship | $6,000 |
| Jackson County School District 549cMedford, OR | Support the nmhs- football kids camp and golf tournament sponsorship | $6,000 |
| Asante FoundationMedford, OR | Support the psane program | $5,000 |
| Cascade Community PoolWhite City, OR | Support the deck safety project at cascade community pool | $5,000 |
| Jackson County Library FoundationMedford, OR | Support the dolly parton imagination library in jackson county | $5,000 |
| Jackson County SartAshland, OR | Support the survivor care program expansion | $5,000 |
| Jackson County School District 549cMedford, OR | Provide scholarship support to graduates at north medford high school | $5,000 |
| Mercy Flights IncMedford, OR | Mercy flights explorer post 2026 boy scout jamboree medical staffing | $5,000 |
| Old Souls Rogue Valley Youth Lacrosse AssociationPhoenix, OR | Support the purchase lacrosse equipment | $5,000 |
| Reclaiming LivesMedford, OR | Support the recovery cafe program | $5,000 |
| Spartan Boxing ClubMedford, 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 CorpsGrants Pass, OR | Provide support to the family services & seasonal assistance programs | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army a California Corporation Operating in Medford Citadel CMedford, OR | Provide food at hope house | $5,000 |
| AccessMedford, OR | Support the rogue powerpack program | $4,000 |
| Crossing Bridges Therapeutic Riding CenterGrants Pass, OR | Support the purchase new rubber footing for the arena | $4,000 |
| Rogue RetreatMedford, OR | Support the community room improvement project at rogue retreat crossings | $4,000 |
| Talent Maker CityTalent, OR | Support the mobility & mending skills program | $4,000 |
| Oregon High School Equestrian Teams IncRedmond, OR | Support the purchase crater equestrian team-drill team tack project | $3,800 |
| The Kiwanis Foundation of Grants Pass OregonGrants Pass, OR | Support the quilts 4 kids program | $3,500 |
| Compass House IncMedford, OR | Funds will subsidize transportation, supplies, and food | $3,000 |
| Jackson County Child Abuse Task Force- CacMedford, OR | Support your greatest need | $3,000 |
| Jackson County School District 549cMedford, OR | Support the purchase of winter jackets for the nmhs color guard | $2,888 |
| Jacksonville Community CenterJacksonville, OR | Support the purchase of carpet | $2,712 |
| Candlelighters for Children So BranchBeaverton, OR | Provide family support services for families experiencing a pediatric cancer diagnosis | $2,500 |
| City of Medford - Medford Fire & RescueMedford, 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 549cMedford, OR | Golf tournament title sponsor for the north medford boys basketball fundraiser | $2,500 |
| Jackson County School District 549cMedford, OR | Provide tournament support for the north medford high school boys basketball program | $2,500 |
| Jackson County School District #9Eagle Point, OR | To purchase one set of varsity team uniforms for the ephs girls basketball team | $2,280 |
| Central Point Rotary FoundationCentral Point, OR | Provide scholarship support to crater high school graduates | $2,000 |
| Freedom FarmsGold Hill, OR | Support the youth riparian restoration and wildfire mitigation project | $2,000 |
| Kids Unlimited of OregonMedford, 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 549cMedford, OR | Support the purchase of new pink out tops for nmhs color guard | $1,100 |
| Jackson County School District 549cMedford, OR | Support of the north medford boys basketball kids camp | $1,000 |
| Southern Oregon University FoundationAshland, OR | Support the sou golf program | $1,000 |
About this foundation
West Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Jacksonville, Oregon, administered in care of Jason M Anderson, 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.
Does West Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Internet application form found on website www.familyfoundationwest.org Deadlines: February 1st.
How much does West Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $377K across 55 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does West Family Foundation give?
Oregon (55 grants), per its latest filing.
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