Larry and Jeanette Epping Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Salem, Oregon, registered in 1998, with $6,852,657 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 93% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$6.9M
▼ 50.0% vs prior year
Unknown median: $232K
Expenses (FY2023)
$7.9M
Net assets
$184.1M
Employees
0
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Larry and Jeanette Epping Family Foundation: 93% to programs earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Larry and Jeanette Epping Family Foundation: 279 mo reserves · -15% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Larry and Jeanette Epping Family Foundation: 3 of 6 checks met earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Larry and Jeanette Epping Family Foundation: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Distribute money and property to supported charities.
Grants:boys and girls club of salem $775,000mt. angel abbey $475,000blanchet school $450,000boy scouts of america, cascade pacific council $435,000roman catholic archdiocese of portland $239,404benedictine sisters of mt. angel $166,132
Revenue declined from $14.1M (FY2015) to $6.9M (FY2023) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-15.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$184.1M
Total liabilities
$12K
Net assets
$184.1M
Salaries & benefits
$0
0% of expenses
Board members
5
5 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,852,657▼50.0% | $7,912,886▲4.5% | $184,114,177▼0.6% | $184,126,149▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $13,699,380▼0.1% | $7,569,288▼9.5% | $185,134,143▲3.4% | $185,139,518▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $13,717,983▲31.6% | $8,361,282▲4.4% | $178,999,552▲3.1% | $179,042,811▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $10,422,415▼85.5% | $8,005,310▲59.6% | $173,642,851▲1.4% | $173,686,828▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $71,790,519▲537% | $5,016,461▲23.9% | $171,225,746▲63.9% | $171,269,808▲63.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $11,265,336▼60.5% | $4,048,125▲25.8% | $104,451,688▲7.4% | $104,503,363▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $28,506,442▲585% | $3,218,219▲9.0% | $97,234,477▲35.1% | $97,285,760▲35.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $4,160,031▼70.5% | $2,952,427▲0.4% | $71,946,254▲1.7% | $71,955,054▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $14,109,373 | $2,939,974 | $70,738,650 | $70,748,050 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary J Epping | President/director | 1 | — |
| Michael Compton | Director | 1 | — |
| Ron Rufener | Director | 1 | — |
| Shawn Engelberg | Secretary/treasurer/direct | 1 | — |
| Vern L Cameron | Vice President/director | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Trust Bank Na | Administration and Real Property Managem | $300,580 |
9 grants totaling $7.4M in FY2023. All grants made by Larry and Jeanette Epping Family Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salem Foundation Pioneer Trust Company Trustee | General support and capital improvements | $2,840,478 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | Capital improvements, general support and scholarships | $1,151,971 |
| Salem Catholic Schools Foundation | Tuition assistance and capital improvements | $855,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Salem Marion & Polk Counties Inc | Capital improvements and general support | $775,000 |
| Mount Angel Abbey | General support, capital improvements | $475,000 |
| Archbishop Francis Norbert Blanchet School | General support and capital improvements | $450,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Capital improvements | $435,000 |
| Archdiocese of Portland In Oregon | Capital improvements and general support | $239,404 |
| Benedictine Sisters Corp | Capital improvements and general support | $166,132 |
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Data for Larry and Jeanette Epping Family Foundation (EIN 93-1229227) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.