Monroe Area Foundation
Accepts applications
Monroe Area Foundation is a private foundation in Monroe, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $7,470 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $3,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$7,470
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$15,355
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3,718 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,925 | 7 | $25,825 |
| 2024 | $3,718 | 5 | $22,968 |
| 2025 | $7,470 | 6 | $15,355 |
How to apply
| Contact | Jolynn Stroda PO Box 3, Monroe, OR 97456 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (541) 847-5414 |
| What to submit | Letter; request purpose, organization info, proof of exemption |
| Deadlines | December 31 |
| Restrictions | Greater monroe, Oregon area |
What Monroe Area Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 6 | $7,470 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Benton Food Pantry | Program | $3,000 |
| Monroe Cemetery Association | Program | $1,500 |
| South Benton Communities Historical Association Museum | Program | $1,500 |
| Art in the Park | Program | $500 |
| Monroe Arts Association | Program | $500 |
| Monroe Schools | Program | $470 |
Officers and trustees
- Colin Crocker
- Jolynn Stroda
- Delaine Baker
- Timothy Eastridge
- Tracy Mejia
Questions people ask
Does Monroe Area Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: December 31.
How much does Monroe Area Foundation give?
$7,470 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Monroe Area Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Colin Crocker (Vice-President), Jolynn Stroda (President), Delaine Baker (Secretary/Treasurer) and Timothy Eastridge (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Monroe Area Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.