The Reser Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Reser Family Foundation is a private foundation in Beaverton, Oregon. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.6 million in 131 grants; the typical grant was $9,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.6 million
- Number of grants131
- Typical grant$9,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$84.8 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
60% of its 2024 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 | $1.8 million | 120 | $73.1 million |
| 2024 | $2.6 million | 131 | $84.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mari Jo Prlain PO Box 8, Beaverton, OR 97075 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (503) 526-5716 |
| What to submit | Applications should be submitted on the foundation's website on-line grant management system at www.thereserfamilyfoundation.org |
| Deadlines | 2/1 & 8/1 fast track - midsize requests. 4/1-SM comm initiative grants, 6/1 next gen council grants. |
| Restrictions | Chartiable activites are primarily in Oregon, organization must have tax exempt status. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Reser Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 131 | $3.0 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon State University Foundation | Osu foundation | $1.0 million |
| Patricia Reser Center for the Arts | Capacity building | $342,000 |
| City of Mosier | The mosier center | $50,000 |
| Dougy Center | Peer support programs | $50,000 |
| Imbler Education Foundation | Imbler track project | $50,000 |
| Lincoln City Parks and Recreation | Community accessible playground | $50,000 |
| Linfield University | Science education complex support | $50,000 |
| Oregon FFA Foundation | Statewide leadership program | $50,000 |
| Rose Haven Cic | Advocacy and mental health support | $40,000 |
| Medical Teams International | Legacy grant: 2023-2025 care and connect support | $35,000 |
| Oregon Parks Forever | Track trails expansion | $35,000 |
| Ross Ragland Theater | Arts education and youth programs | $35,000 |
| Central Oregon Community College Foundati | Cte automotive program at warm springs training center | $30,000 |
| Liberty Restoration Inc | Theater roof replacement | $30,000 |
| Native American Youth and Family Services | Mamook tokatee art studio support | $30,000 |
| Oregon Symphony | Programming support | $30,000 |
| Pear | P:ear works | $30,000 |
| Reap Inc | Leadership development | $30,000 |
| Special Olympics Oregon | Athlete programs | $30,000 |
| College Possible | Intensive college access program support | $25,000 |
| Dress for Success | Wraparound services grant | $25,000 |
| Home Plate Youth Services | Employment, education, and housing program | $25,000 |
| In A Landscape - Classical Music | Oregon concert series | $25,000 |
| Oregon Business Academy | Young entrepreneurs business week support | $25,000 |
| Sitka Center for Art and Ecology | Youth and artist program | $25,000 |
| ALS Assocation | Independence program support year 2 of 3 | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Aid | Client assistant and youth development | $20,000 |
| Centro Cultural de Condado de Washington | Stem education program | $20,000 |
| Children's Cancer Association | Joy rx program | $20,000 |
| College Dreams | Project youth plus program support | $20,000 |
| Edwards Center | Arts, music, and movement academy | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Children Klamath Basin | Ngc grant 2024 | $20,000 |
| Looking Glass Youth and Family Services | Independent living program van | $20,000 |
| Oregon State University | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Osu Foundation | Osu foundation | $20,000 |
| Osu Foundation | Osu foundation | $20,000 |
| Portland State University | Just playing around exhibit | $20,000 |
| University of Oregon | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Free Geek | Digital equity programming | $15,000 |
| Oregon Casa Network | Diversifying volunteer project | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Patricia J Reser
- Michelle Reser
- Mindy Reser
- Michael Reser
- Deb Reser
- Mark Reser
- Laurie Reser
- Marty Reser
- Jane Reser
- Paul Leavy
- Bill Westphal
- Marijo Prlain
Questions people ask
Does The Reser Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: 2/1 & 8/1 fast track - midsize requests. 4/1-SM comm initiative grants, 6/1 next gen council grants..
How much does The Reser Family Foundation give?
$2.6 million in tax year 2024, across 131 grants, with a typical grant of $9,000.
Who runs The Reser Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Patricia J Reser (TTEE & Chair), Michelle Reser (Secy & TTEE), Mindy Reser (Trustee) and Michael Reser (Trustee) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does The Reser Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.