Robert and Frances Chaney Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Robert and Frances Chaney Family Foundation is a private foundation in Jacksonville, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $341,224 in 62 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $26,717. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$341,224
- Number of grants62
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$26,717
- Assets$10.6 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $370,139 the year before.
100% 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 | $352,013 | 1 | $9.3 million |
| 2024 | $370,139 | 1 | $9.6 million |
| 2025 | $341,224 | 62 | $10.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Carrie Hanson Executive Director PO Box 840, Jacksonville, OR 97530 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (541) 899-9199, chanson.familyfoudation@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Internet application form found on website www.familyfoundationchaney.org |
| Deadlines | The last business day in january and july |
| Restrictions | Grant applications will be accepted only from organizations with a 501(c)(3) tax-status designation. No grants to individuals will be made. The foundation awards grants in four strategic areas; human services, public safety, faith based programs, and other charitable causes to support children and their families who reside in the geographic areas of jackson & josephine counties, Oregon; barry county, Missouri and cabell county, West Virginia. The following activities are ineligible for funding: endowments or annual fund drives, indirect or overhead expenses, sponsorship of fundraising events, visual and performing arts programs, property acquisition. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Robert and Frances Chaney Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 56 | $298,334 |
| Missouri | 4 | $22,890 |
| West Virginia | 2 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Bible College | Sponsorship of classroom #2 and the science lab on the new pacific bible college campus. | $26,717 |
| Joe's Place Ministries | Support the remodel of the new cave junction joe's youth center. | $10,000 |
| Josephine County Foundation (JCF) | Support the power to response project at the prospect fire department | $10,000 |
| Milton Volunteer Fire Department | Support the purchase of an apex x-strut res-q-jacks | $10,000 |
| Ona Volunteer Fire Department | Assist with the purchase of a 2025 kawasaki mule pro-fx 1000hd | $10,000 |
| Walking Tall Southern Oregon | Support the purchase of a ventilation system in the welding shop | $10,000 |
| Walking Tall Southern Oregon | Support the expansion of the welding space on the walking tall campus | $10,000 |
| City of Eagle Point - Eagle Point Police Department | Support the purchase two ballistic shields | $9,800 |
| City of Monett - Fire Department | Support the fire departments purchase of 2 - p-25 portable radios interoperable with the state of missouri statewide interoperability network (moswin.) including battery, charger, remote speaker, and required programing. | $8,690 |
| Talent Maker City | Support the 2025-2026 momentum after school program | $8,000 |
| Welcome Home Oregon Inc | Provide peer led support to justice involved adults in josephine county | $8,000 |
| Mercy's Gate Rogue Valley | Provide emergency rental and utility assistance to low-income individuals and families | $7,500 |
| Rogue Valley Mentoring | Support the 1:1 match program | $7,000 |
| Candlelighters for Children With Cancer | Support the jackson & josephine counties emergency financial assistance program | $6,000 |
| The Pregnancy Center | Support parenting education, infant supplies, prenatal vitamins, and trauma?informed coaching for low?income and teen parents | $6,000 |
| Youth 71FIVE Ministries | Provide general operating support of the 71five votech program | $6,000 |
| Jackson County 4-H FFA Jr Livestock Auction Committee | Support the purchase of a lamb at the 4h & ffa junior livestock auction | $5,605 |
| Emergency Communications of Southern Oregon | Support the purchase of a kyota yutaka m898 4d massage chair | $5,500 |
| David's Chair Outdoor Mobility Systems | Support the purchase of tools and equipment to perform extensive and continued maintenance on our chairs | $5,250 |
| Access | Support the rogue powerpack program | $5,000 |
| ALS Northwest | Support the work of the southern oregon als family support program in jackson & josephine counties, oregon. | $5,000 |
| Ashland Emergency Food Bank DBA Ashland Community Food Bank | Support the home delivery program | $5,000 |
| Butte Falls Community School Partnership | Support the learning tree preschool | $5,000 |
| Cascade Community Pool Corp | Support the deck safety project | $5,000 |
| Friends of Josephine County Children's Advocacy - Cac | Support the child forensic interviewing program | $5,000 |
| Golden Rule Reentry | Support drop in center services | $5,000 |
| Grants Pass School District 7 | Support the purchase and installation of an ada-accessible preschool playground at riverside elementary school | $5,000 |
| Heartland Center for Behavioral Change | Support the purchasing of a vehicle for residents to attend outpatient and residential treatment services | $5,000 |
| Hearts With A Mission | Provide general operating support for the emergency youth shelter | $5,000 |
| Jackson County Sart | Support the expansion of the survivor care program to adult and youth survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence | $5,000 |
| Jenkins Fire Protection District | Support the purchase of repeaters and radios for the fire truck | $5,000 |
| La Clinica del Valle Family Health Care Center Inc (DBA la Clinica) | Support the happy smiles children's dental program | $5,000 |
| Madrone Trail Initiative DBA Madrone Trail Public Charter School | Support the purchase and installation of a security intercom system | $5,000 |
| Peace House | Support the uncle food's diner hot meal program | $5,000 |
| River's Edge Academy Charter School | Support the transformation of the school's side yard into a safe, inclusive outdoor space | $5,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | Emergency rental assistance for families with children | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army A California Corporation Operating in Grants Pass Corps | Provide emergency food, utility, rental assistance and special seasonal support | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army A California Corporation Operating in Medford Citadel | Provide emergency food, utility, and housing assistance | $5,000 |
| Ymca- Grants Pass Family | Support the flooring replacement project | $5,000 |
| Rusted Gate Farm | Support the purchase of supplies, materials, and equipment for hands on learning | $4,600 |
Officers and trustees
- Frances Chaney
- Brenda Green
- Robin Whitzel
- Jason Anderson
- Cerise Stephens
Questions people ask
Does Robert and Frances Chaney Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The last business day in january and july.
How much does Robert and Frances Chaney Family Foundation give?
$341,224 in tax year 2025, across 62 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Robert and Frances Chaney Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Frances Chaney (President), Brenda Green (Vice President), Robin Whitzel (Secretary/Treasurer) and Jason Anderson (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Robert and Frances Chaney Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and community development.