Robert and Frances Chaney Family
Jacksonville, OR · EIN 20-5052365. Reported 99 grants totalling $1,770,520 to 78 organizations across tax years 2020-2024. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.
Does this foundation accept applications?
Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. Robert and Frances Chaney Family did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.
How big are its grants?
The median grant is $7,300. Half of everything it gave fell between $4,887 and $10,000; the smallest was $160 and the largest $370,139. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.
Every organization it funded
This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which the organization received money -- more than one means a real relationship rather than a one-off.
| Organization | Location | Total received | Grants | Years funded | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| See Attached Schedule | Jacksonville, OR | $1,089,728 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| YMCA Dba Rogue Valley Family YMCA | Medford, OR | $50,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Asante Foundation | Medford, OR | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Chiron Center Incorporated | Jacksonville, OR | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Hope Equestrian Center | Eagle Point, OR | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Josephine County Foundation | Murphy, OR | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Walking Tall Southern Oregon | Central Point, OR | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Aurora Rural Fire Protection District | Aurora, MO | $18,960 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Purdy Fire Protection District | Purdy, MO | $15,620 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Sparrow Clubs USA | Medford, OR | $15,172 | 2 | 1 | 2021 |
| Habitat for Humanityrogue Valley | Medford, OR | $15,000 | 2 | 1 | 2021 |
| Hearts With a Mission | Medford, OR | $15,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Milton Volunteer Fire Department | Milton, WV | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Habitat for Humanity of the Tri-State | Huntington, WV | $14,250 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Wildlife Images Rehabilitation and Education Center | Merlin, OR | $13,407 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Crossing Bridges Therapeutic Riding Center | Grants Pass, OR | $10,500 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Access | Medford, OR | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Rogue Valley | Grants Pass, OR | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Butte Creek Mill Foundation | Eagle Point, OR | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Child Evangelism Fellowship of Oregon Jackson County Chapter | Medford, OR | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Children's Home Society of West Virginia | Charleston, WV | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| David's Chair Outdoor Mobility Systems | Medford, OR | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Friends of Country Living | Grants Pass, OR | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Maslow Project | Medford, OR | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| North Valley Knights Booster Club | Grants Pass, OR | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Rogue Valley Children's Discovery Museum | Medford, OR | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Rogue Valley Mentoring | Medford, OR | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Society of St Vincent De Paul | Medford, OR | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Spartan Boxing Club | Medford, OR | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Als Association of Oregon and Sw Washington Chapter | Portland, OR | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| YMCA - Grants Pass Family | Grants Pass, OR | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Youth 71FIVE Ministries | Medford, OR | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Applegate Valley Rural Fire Protection District NO9 | Jacksonville, OR | $8,750 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Jacksonville Engine Co #1 | Jacksonville, OR | $8,600 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Mother Teresa Home Dba Magdalene Home | Medford, OR | $8,500 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| City of Purdy | Purdy, MO | $8,421 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Illinois Valley Fire District | Cave Junction, OR | $8,320 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| City of Jacksonville | Jacksonville, OR | $8,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Evans Valley Fire District #6 | Rogue River, OR | $7,925 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Jackson County 4-H FFA JR Livestock Auction Committee | Eagle Point, OR | $7,887 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Pierce City Fire Protection District | Pierce City, MO | $7,530 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Dogs for Better Lives | Central Point, OR | $7,500 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Jackson County Sart | Ashland, OR | $7,500 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Joe's Place Ministries | Grants Pass, OR | $7,500 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Kairos | Grants Pass, OR | $7,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Sanctuary One | Jacksonville, OR | $7,500 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Familia Unida | Medford, OR | $7,300 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Golden Girl Inc | Ceredo, WV | $6,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Kids Unlimited of Oregon | Medford, OR | $5,330 | 3 | 2 | 2021 |
| Jackson County | Central Point, OR | $5,200 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Community Works Inc | Medford, OR | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Compass House Inc | Medford, OR | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Josephine Community Library District | Grants Pass, OR | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Medford Gospel Mission | Medford, OR | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Mercy Health Foundation Springfield | Springfield, MO | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| New Hope Christian Schools | Grants Pass, OR | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Providence Community Health Foundation | Medford, OR | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| River Valley Child Development Services | Huntington, WV | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Rogue Valley Search and Rescue | White City, OR | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| St Martin's Episcopal Church Food Pantry | Shady Cove, OR | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Wilderness Trails Inc | Medford, OR | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Pregnancy Care Center of Grants Pass | Grants Pass, OR | $4,800 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Community Bridges Foundation | Grants Pass, OR | $4,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Society of St Vincent De Paul - Our Lady of the Valley Council | Grants Pass, OR | $3,500 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Grants Pass Sobering Center Inc | Grants Pass, OR | $3,450 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Phoenix | Phoenix, OR | $3,400 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| County of Jackson Phoenix School District 4 | Phoenix, OR | $3,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Teresa Mccormick | Medford, OR | $3,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Salvation Army Medford Corps | Medford, OR | $3,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Barnabas Foundation Inc | Purdy, MO | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Jackson County Child Abuse Task Force - Cac | Medford, OR | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| On Track Inc | Medford, OR | $2,500 | 2 | 2 | 2021 |
| Havenhouse St Louis | Saint Louis, MO | $2,400 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Jacksonville Community Center Inc | Jacksonville, OR | $2,370 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Pregnancy Center | Medford, OR | $2,200 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
| Eugene Debbs Potts Foundation | Merlin, OR | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Jackson County Fire District 3 | White City, OR | $1,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Friends of the Animal Shelter | Phoenix, OR | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020 |
17 of 78 (22%) received money in more than one year over the 5 years we hold.
Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 18%, across 2 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is less consistent than most. A high number means its list is close to settled and a newcomer has to displace someone; a low one means it is still moving money around, which is where an opening is.
What the money was for
Taken verbatim from the purpose field of its filings. This is the closest thing to a statement of what this foundation cares about, in its own words.
- YMCA Dba Rogue Valley Family YMCA
SUPPORT THE YMCA CHILDCARE EXPANSION PROJECT - Hope Equestrian Center
MULTI YEAR GIFT IN SUPPORT OF HOME FOR HOPE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN - Milton Volunteer Fire Department
SUPPORT THE PURCHASE OF AN EMS DEFIBRILLATOR - Asante Foundation
SUPPORT THE ASANTE FORWARD CAMPAIGN - Access
SUPPORT THE PURCHASE OF A NEW REFRIGERATED BOX TRUCK - Chiron Center Incorporated
SUPPORT THE SOUTHERN OREGON HIGH TECH CRIMES TASK FORCE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, WELLNESS, & RESILIENCE PROGRAM
What kind of organizations it funds
By the recipient's own IRS classification, for the 47 grants where we could identify the organization. These are assigned categories, not our guesses.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants | Total | Median grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 46 | $305,732 | $5,500 |
| 2021 | 50 | $375,060 | $7,400 |
| 2022 | 1 | $367,576 | $367,576 |
| 2023 | 1 | $352,013 | $352,013 |
| 2024 | 1 | $370,139 | $370,139 |
Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.
Where its money goes
Foundations concentrate geographically far more than their mission statements suggest. 94% of this one's giving went to organizations in Oregon. If you are outside its footprint, that matters more than how well your programme fits.
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Funders that support the same organizations
These funders gave to organizations this one also funded -- some private foundations, some community foundations and other grantmaking charities. Shared grantees are the strongest available signal that two funders have overlapping priorities, and a funder already backing your peers is a far warmer prospect than one that merely lists your cause.
How to approach this foundation
- Check you are its size. The median grant is $7,300. Asking for ten times that is the most common way small organizations waste a submission.
- Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Oregon.
- Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
- Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.
Where these numbers come from
Everything above is taken from Robert and Frances Chaney Family's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 5 returns (tax years 2020-2024). Nothing here is scraped, inferred, or estimated.
Address of record on the latest return: Po Box 840, Jacksonville, OR, 97530. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.
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