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Marcia H Randall Foundation

Annual Giving
$2.5M

Marcia H Randall Foundation

Quick Stats

  • Annual Giving: $2,505,125 (2024)
  • Success Rate: Not applicable (no public application process)
  • Decision Time: Not applicable (invitation/trustee discretion)
  • Grant Range: Varies
  • Geographic Focus: Pacific Northwest (Oregon, California, Virginia, Washington)
  • Total Assets: $68 million (2024)

Contact Details

The foundation does not maintain a public website or application portal. The foundation is based in Lake Oswego, Oregon.

Related Entity Contact: For those seeking to understand the Randall family's philanthropic approach, the Robert D. and Marcia H. Randall Charitable Trust (a separate but related entity) can be contacted:

Overview

The Marcia H Randall Foundation was granted tax-exempt status in September 2003 and operates as a private independent foundation. With assets exceeding $68 million as of 2024, the foundation distributed $2,505,125 in grants that year across 26 awards. The foundation is governed by members of the Randall family, including Marcia H Randall (Director/President), Scott D Randall, Robert Randall Jr, Kristin Rogers, Todd A Randall, Ken Randall, and other family members and advisors.

The foundation's mission aligns with the broader Randall family philanthropy, which focuses on improving and enriching lives in the Pacific Northwest by supporting organizations that provide opportunity to the underprivileged and promote personal responsibility and initiative through values-based programs. The foundation has a particular emphasis on education, youth development, community building, and social services.

The foundation operates with significant financial resources, deriving income from contributions (39-65% of revenue), asset sales (34-59%), and dividends (8-13%). Charitable disbursements represent 65-99% of annual expenses, indicating a strong commitment to active grant-making.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

The Marcia H Randall Foundation does not operate formal grant programs with specified amounts. Grants are awarded at the discretion of the board of directors. Based on activity in 2024, the foundation made 26 awards totaling $2,505,125.

Priority Areas

Based on the Randall family's broader philanthropic approach:

  • Education (top priority)
  • Youth development
  • Community building and social services
  • Organizations serving underprivileged populations
  • Values-based programming that promotes personal responsibility and initiative
  • Programs with challenging and stimulating instruction

Geographic Focus

The foundation supports organizations primarily in:

  • Oregon (primary focus)
  • California
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • Pacific Northwest region generally

What They Don't Fund

Specific exclusions are not publicly documented, but as a private family foundation, grants appear to be made to organizations aligned with the family's values and areas of interest rather than through open solicitation.

Governance and Leadership

Board of Directors (all serving without compensation):

  • Marcia H Randall - Director/President
  • Scott D Randall - Director
  • Robert Randall Jr - Director
  • Kristin Rogers - Director
  • Todd A Randall - Director
  • Ken Randall - Director
  • Janeen Mcaninch - Director
  • Gary Maffei - Director
  • Steven A Nicholes - Director

The foundation is managed by the Randall family, who built their wealth through The Randall Group, Inc., a real estate company founded in 1960 when Robert D. and Marcia H. Randall purchased and refurbished their first duplex. All directors work on a voluntary basis.

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

This foundation does not have a public application process. Grants are made at the discretion of the board of directors, and the foundation does not maintain a website, published guidelines, or application portal.

The foundation appears to identify and select grant recipients through the trustees' knowledge of organizations in their geographic area and through their network rather than through solicited applications.

Getting on Their Radar

The Marcia H Randall Foundation operates as a private family foundation with grants awarded through trustee discretion. Organizations seeking support from this foundation may benefit from understanding that:

Related Grantmaking Entity: The Robert D. and Marcia H. Randall Charitable Trust (EIN 93-1318923) is a separate entity that DOES accept applications and shares similar values and priorities. This trust has distributed over $49.5 million through more than 1,235 grants over 24 years and operates with a formal pre-application process with deadlines of June 15th and December 15th each year. Contact Brian Riffel, Executive Director, at brian.riffel@randallcharitabletrust.org for information about their application process.

Shared Values: Both the Foundation and the Trust share a focus on education, youth development, and community building in the Pacific Northwest, with emphasis on values-based programming that promotes personal responsibility and serves underprivileged populations.

Application Success Factors

Since the Marcia H Randall Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications, the following insights are drawn from the broader Randall family philanthropic approach (based on information about the related Robert D. and Marcia H. Randall Charitable Trust):

Values Alignment:

  • The Randall family philanthropy emphasizes "values-based programs" that promote personal responsibility and initiative
  • Focus on organizations that provide opportunity to the underprivileged
  • Emphasis on challenging and stimulating instruction in education programs
  • Support for programs that strengthen constitutional government and private enterprise

Geographic Connection:

  • Strong preference for Pacific Northwest organizations, particularly in Oregon
  • The Randall family business operates in certain communities, and there may be preference for organizations in those areas

Operational Approach:

  • The related charitable trust describes itself as "relatively small" and "fairly nimble," suggesting flexibility in decision-making
  • Brian Riffel (Executive Director of the related trust) has emphasized the importance of considering "not only the immediate impact but also the ripple effects" of grants

Program Areas of Interest:

  • Education (top priority)
  • Youth development
  • Community building and social services
  • Arts, culture, and museums
  • Public policy
  • Immediate community needs

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

  • No Public Application Process: The Marcia H Randall Foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications; grants are made at trustee discretion
  • Consider the Related Trust: Organizations seeking Randall family support should investigate the Robert D. and Marcia H. Randall Charitable Trust (EIN 93-1318923), which has a formal application process with pre-application deadlines of June 15th and December 15th
  • Values Matter: Both Randall entities emphasize values-based programming, personal responsibility, and serving underprivileged populations
  • Pacific Northwest Focus: Strong geographic preference for Oregon and the broader Pacific Northwest region
  • Education and Youth Development: These are consistently the top priorities across Randall family philanthropy
  • Typical Grant Size: Based on the related trust, typical grants are around $10,000, though amounts vary
  • Family Foundation Structure: With multiple Randall family members on the board, this foundation reflects family priorities and connections rather than professional staff-driven grantmaking

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