Bob Fessler Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 93-1258437
Foundation Overview
Based in Woodburn, OR, Bob Fessler Family Foundation has awarded 176 grants totaling $922,350 to organizations in Oregon and New York. Individual grants range from $100 to $40,000, with a median award of $2,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 23 recipients (9%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
99% of all grants are concentrated in Oregon, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Oregon, funding concentrates in Mt Angel (47%), Portland (9%), Salem (8%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 242% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (54%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Bob Fessler Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Foundation Of Oregon | $25,000 | St Benedict, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Eastern Oregon University | $25,000 | La Grande, OR, US | Sports | 2023 |
| Fr Bernard Youth Center | $1,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Holy Cross Catholic Parish & School | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Community Center | 2023 |
| Holy Family Academy | $10,000 | Salem, OR, US | Gymnasium | 2023 |
| Kennedy High School | $5,500 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Sports | 2023 |
| Mt Angel Chamber Of Commerce | $1,500 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Festivals | 2023 |
| Mt Angel Community And Senior Center | $1,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Mt Angel Community Foundation | $2,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Mt Angel Fire Volunteer Association | $1,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Mt Angel Youth Sports | $300 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Ohsu Doernbecher Children's Hospital | $5,200 | Portland, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Oregon Ffa Foundation | $1,000 | Corvallis, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Oregon Nurseries Foundation | $10,000 | Wilsonville, OR, US | Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| Osu Foundation | $1,000 | Corvallis, OR, US | Doctor Of Physical Therapy | 2023 |
| Osu Foundation | $1,000 | Corvallis, OR, US | College Of Ag Science | 2023 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School | $1,000 | Gervais, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Silverton Health Foundation | $20,000 | Silverton, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| St Luke Catholic School | $1,000 | Woodburn, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| St Mary's Catholic Church | $25,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Hvac System | 2023 |
| St Mary's Catholic Church | $1,500 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| The Matthew Unrein Memorial Foundation | $1,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Union Gospel Mission | $500 | Salem, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Abbey Foundation Of Oregon | $30,000 | St Benedict, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Eastern Oregon University | $2,000 | La Grande, OR, US | Sports | 2022 |
| Fr Bernard Youth Center | $1,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Kennedy High School | $500 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Sports | 2022 |
| Mt Angel Chamber Of Commerce | $2,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Festivals/city Flower Baskets | 2022 |
| Mt Angel Community And Senior Center | $1,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Mt Angel Community Foundation | $10,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Mt Angel Fire Volunteer Association | $1,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Ohsu Doernbecher Children's Hospital | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Oregon Ffa Foundation | $1,000 | Corvallis, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Osu Foundation | $2,000 | Corvallis, OR, US | Doctor Of Physical Therapy | 2022 |
| Silverton Bearcats Volleyball | $500 | Silverton, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Silverton Health Foundation | $10,000 | Silverton, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Sonshine Ministries International | $7,000 | Wilsonville, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| St Luke Catholic School | $6,000 | Woodburn, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Matthew Unrein Memorial Foundation | $1,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Marion Polk Food Share | $1,000 | Salem, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Mt Angel Community Foundation Scholarship | $12,500 | Mt Angel, OR, US | 2 Year Career Tec Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| St Mary's Catholic Church | $18,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Good Samaritan Foundation | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Randall's Children's Hospital Foundation | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| St Paul Parochial School | $500 | St Paul, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Linda L Vladyka Breast Wellness Foundation | $100 | Salem, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Abbey Foundation Of Oregon | $30,000 | St Benedict, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Eastern Oregon University | $2,000 | La Grande, OR, US | Sports | 2022 |
| Fr Bernard Youth Center | $1,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Kennedy High School | $500 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Sports | 2022 |
| Mt Angel Chamber Of Commerce | $2,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Festivals/city Flower Baskets | 2022 |
| Mt Angel Community And Senior Center | $1,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Mt Angel Community Foundation | $10,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Mt Angel Fire Volunteer Association | $1,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Ohsu Doernbecher Children's Hospital | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Oregon Ffa Foundation | $1,000 | Corvallis, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Osu Foundation | $2,000 | Corvallis, OR, US | Doctor Of Physical Therapy | 2022 |
| Silverton Bearcats Volleyball | $500 | Silverton, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Silverton Health Foundation | $10,000 | Silverton, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Sonshine Ministries International | $7,000 | Wilsonville, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| St Luke Catholic School | $6,000 | Woodburn, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Matthew Unrein Memorial Foundation | $1,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Marion Polk Food Share | $1,000 | Salem, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Mt Angel Community Foundation Scholarship | $12,500 | Mt Angel, OR, US | 2 Year Career Tec Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| St Mary's Catholic Church | $18,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Good Samaritan Foundation | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Randall's Children's Hospital Foundation | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| St Paul Parochial School | $500 | St Paul, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Linda L Vladyka Breast Wellness Foundation | $100 | Salem, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Abbey Foundation Of Oregon | $30,000 | St Benedict, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Eastern Oregon University | $2,000 | La Grande, OR, US | Sports | 2022 |
| Fr Bernard Youth Center | $1,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Kennedy High School | $500 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Sports | 2022 |
| Mt Angel Chamber Of Commerce | $2,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Festivals/city Flower Baskets | 2022 |
| Mt Angel Community And Senior Center | $1,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Mt Angel Community Foundation | $10,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Mt Angel Fire Volunteer Association | $1,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Ohsu Doernbecher Children's Hospital | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Oregon Ffa Foundation | $1,000 | Corvallis, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Osu Foundation | $2,000 | Corvallis, OR, US | Doctor Of Physical Therapy | 2022 |
| Silverton Bearcats Volleyball | $500 | Silverton, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Silverton Health Foundation | $10,000 | Silverton, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Sonshine Ministries International | $7,000 | Wilsonville, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| St Luke Catholic School | $6,000 | Woodburn, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Matthew Unrein Memorial Foundation | $1,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Marion Polk Food Share | $1,000 | Salem, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Mt Angel Community Foundation Scholarship | $12,500 | Mt Angel, OR, US | 2 Year Career Tec Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| St Mary's Catholic Church | $18,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Good Samaritan Foundation | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Randall's Children's Hospital Foundation | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| St Paul Parochial School | $500 | St Paul, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Linda L Vladyka Breast Wellness Foundation | $100 | Salem, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Kennedy High School | $500 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Sports | 2021 |
| Kids Safe Foundation | $2,000 | Eugene, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Abbey Foundation Of Oregon | $35,000 | St Benedict, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Mt Angel Chamber Of Commerce | $2,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Festivals/city Flower Baskets | 2021 |
| Mt Angel Community Foundation | $5,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Fire Relief "from Ashes We Rise" | 2021 |
| Mt Angel Youth Sports | $300 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Osu Foundation | $1,000 | Corvallis, OR, US | Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources | 2021 |
| Silverton Bearcats Volleyball | $500 | Silverton, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Silverton Health Foundation | $10,000 | Silverton, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Matthew Unrein Memorial Foundation | $500 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Fr Bernard Youth Center | $2,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Holy Family Academy | $11,000 | Salem, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Mt Angel Community And Senior Center | $1,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Mt Angel Fire Volunteer Association | $1,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Ohsu Doernbecher Children's Hospital | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| St Luke Catholic School | $1,000 | Woodburn, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Chelsea Hicks Foundation | $500 | Tualatin, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Eastern Oregon University | $2,000 | La Grande, OR, US | Sports | 2021 |
| Jfk Project Graduation | $100 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Grad Party | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $2,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Sonshine Ministries International | $7,700 | Wilsonville, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Mt Angel Community Foundation | $2,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Anchors For Tents | 2021 |
| Oregon Ffa Foundation | $2,000 | Corvallis, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Kennedy High School | $6,500 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Sports | 2020 |
| Knights Of Columbus | $500 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Coats For Kids | 2020 |
| Mt Angel Abbey | $35,000 | St Benedict, OR, US | Renovation & Expansion Of Guesthouse & Retreat Center | 2020 |
| Mt Angel Chamber Of Commerce | $1,500 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Festivals/city Flower Baskets | 2020 |
| Mt Angel Community Foundation Building Fund | $5,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Driveway Maintenance | 2020 |
| Mt Angel Youth Sports | $300 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Providence Benedictine Nursing Center Foundation | $5,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Silverton Health Foundation | $10,000 | Silverton, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| St Mary's Catholic Church | $1,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| The Matthew Unrein Memorial Foundation | $1,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Gervais High School | $100 | Gervais, OR, US | Doernbecher Children's Hospital | 2020 |
| Hope Pregnancy Clinic | $1,000 | Salem, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Kids Safe Foundation | $2,000 | Eugene, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Mt Angel Historical Society | $10,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Oregon Garden Foundation | $5,200 | Silverton, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Silver Fox Fastpitch | $500 | Silverton, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School | $3,100 | Gervais, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Mt Angel Lions Club | $1,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Osu Foundation | $500 | Corvallis, OR, US | Hazelnut Research & Extenson Fund | 2020 |
| Silverton Bearcats Volleyball | $2,000 | Silverton, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Catholic Youth Organizationcamp Howard | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Kennedy High School | $4,500 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Sports/fbla | 2019 |
| Knights Of Columbus | $500 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Coats For Kids | 2019 |
| Mt Angel Abbey | $25,000 | St Benedict, OR, US | Renovation & Expansion Of Guesthouse & Retreat Center | 2019 |
| Mt Angel Community Foundation Building Fund | $5,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Mt Angel Fire Volunteer Association | $500 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Silverton Health Foundation | $10,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Fr Bernard Youth Center | $2,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Providence Benedictine Nursing Center Foundation | $5,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| St Luke Catholic School | $500 | Woodburn, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Mt Angel Chamber Of Commerce | $2,700 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Festivals/fireworks | 2019 |
| Mt Angel Community And Senior Center | $500 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Meals-on-wheels | 2019 |
| The Matthew Unrein Memorial Foundation | $500 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Ohsu Doernbecher Children's Hospital | $200 | Portland, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2019 |
| Catholic Youth Organizationcamp Howard | $25,000 | Portland, OR, US | Capital Campaign | 2018 |
| Knights Of Columbus | $500 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Coats For Kids | 2018 |
| Mt Angel Abbey | $40,000 | St Benedict, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Mt Angel Community Foundation Building Fund | $5,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| St Mary's Catholic Church | $600 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Religion Program | 2018 |
| Silverton Health Foundation | $2,500 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| St Mary's Public School | $1,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Playground | 2018 |
| American Foundation For Suicide Prevention | $500 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| St Germaine Pregnancy Center | $500 | Salem, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Mt Angel Fire Volunteer Association | $500 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Jfk Booster Club | $1,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Kennedy High School | $1,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Volleyball/softball | 2018 |
| Marion Polk Food Share | $500 | Salem, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Mt Angel Youth Sports | $250 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Mt Angel Abbey | $15,000 | St Benedict, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Mt Angel Community Foundation Building Fund | $5,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Fans | 2017 |
| St Mary's Catholic Church | $10,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Insulation - Parish Center | 2017 |
| St Luke Catholic Church | $10,000 | Woodburn, OR, US | Capital Campaign | 2017 |
| Catholic Youth Organizationcamp Howard | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Capital Campaign | 2017 |
| Queen Of Peace Catholic Parish | $1,000 | Salem, OR, US | Capital Campaign | 2017 |
| Knights Of Columbus | $500 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Coats For Kids | 2017 |
| Mt Angel Abbey | $15,000 | St Benedict, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Mt Angel Community Foundation Building Fund | $2,500 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Sound System | 2016 |
| Providence Benedictine Nursing Center Foundation | $2,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| St Mary's Catholic Church | $5,000 | Mt Angel, OR, US | Siding On Parish | 2016 |
| Blanchet Community Foundation | $7,500 | Salem, OR, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Oregon Nurseries Foundation | $12,000 | Wilsonville, OR, US | Scholarship Fund | 2016 |
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| EIN | 93-1258437 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 13009 MCKEE SCHOOL RD NE Woodburn, OR 97071-9006 |
Key People (6)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Bob Fessler Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Sandra Traeger |
|---|---|
| Vice-president | Thomas Fessler |
| Secretary | Karen Jaeger |
| Director | Robert Fessler |
| Director | Richard Fessler |
Forms 990-PF
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