Compton Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Compton Family Foundation is a private foundation in Salem, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $281,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$281,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$6.5 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $262,000 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $243,000 | 14 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $262,000 | 15 | $5.9 million |
| 2025 | $281,000 | 15 | $6.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Michael S Compton PO Box 2305, Salem, OR 97308 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (503) 363-3136 |
| What to submit | Follow general application guidelines: Description of project, budget, tax exempt status & EIN, etc. |
What Compton Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 15 | $281,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church at the Park | The workforce kitchen | $100,000 |
| Salem Free Clinics | Operational support | $40,000 |
| Acres of Hope Youth Ranch | General maintenance | $40,000 |
| Willamette Master Chorus | Operational support | $16,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission | Operational support | $14,000 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church | Music program | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Salem | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Oregon Public Broadcasting | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Capital Community Media Inc | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Family Building Blocks | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Historic Elsinore Theatre Inc | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Oregon State Chapter PEO Sisterhood | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Assistance League of Salem | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Willamette Heritage Center | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics Oregon Inc | Operational support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael S Compton
- S Randolph Compton
- Kathryn C Collins
Questions people ask
Does Compton Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Compton Family Foundation give?
$281,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Compton Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael S Compton (Trustee), S Randolph Compton (Trustee) and Kathryn C Collins (Trustee).
What does Compton Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and arts and culture.