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James and Shirley Rippey

Tigard, Oregon  ·  EIN 943192331  ·  Private foundation

James and Shirley Rippey is a Oregon-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $3.6M in annual giving against $76.2M in assets. This page documents the 225 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for James and Shirley Rippey — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$3.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$76.2M
Total assets
225
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What James and Shirley Rippey funds

James and Shirley Rippey's giving carries a documented focus on education, higher education, libraries & literacy.

EducationHigher EducationLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include rural communities.

rural communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for James and Shirley Rippey, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
De La Salle North Catholic Hs
GENERAL SUPPORT
Portland, OR$500K2020
De La Salle North Catholic Hs
GENERAL SUPPORT AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Portland, OR$500K2022
University of Oregon Foundation
U OF O PATHWAYS STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND U OF O DUCKSRISE PROGRAM SUPPORT
Eugene, OR$400K2023
St Andrew Nativity School
GENERAL SUPPORT AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Portland, OR$250K2023
St Andrew Nativity School
GENERAL SUPPORT AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Portland, OR$250K2022
Library Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Portland, OR$250K2022
Rural Oregon Imagination Library
SUPPORT FOR RURAL OREGON IMAGINATION LIBRARY
Pigeon Forge, TN$185K2022
Albertina Kerr
GENERAL SUPPORT
Portland, OR$175K2023
Dollywood Foundation
SUPPORT FOR RURAL OREGON IMAGINATION LIBRARY
Pigeon Forge, TN$175K2020
Albertina Kerr
GENERAL SUPPORT
Portland, OR$175K2020
Oregon Symphony
GENERAL SUPPORT
Portland, OR$175K2018
De La Salle North Catholic Hs
GENERAL SUPPORT
Portland, OR$150K2018
Oregon Tech
COMPUTER LAB AND GENERAL SUPPORT
Klamath Falls, OR$150K2018
Portland Community College
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Portland, OR$150K2020
Portland Community College
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Portland, OR$150K2023

James and Shirley Rippey giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2016$1.8M
2018$2.8M
2020$3.6M
2022$4.0M
2023$3.9M

How to apply for funding from James and Shirley Rippey

From James and Shirley Rippey's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“SEPTEMBER 1ST”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at rippeyfamilyfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about James and Shirley Rippey

Does James and Shirley Rippey accept grant applications?
Yes — James and Shirley Rippey's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does James and Shirley Rippey fund?
James and Shirley Rippey's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include De La Salle North Catholic Hs, De La Salle North Catholic Hs, University of Oregon Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does James and Shirley Rippey give in grants?
James and Shirley Rippey reported $3.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $16.1M over 225 grants.
Where is James and Shirley Rippey located?
James and Shirley Rippey is based in Tigard, Oregon. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 943192331.
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About this profile. This page is built from James and Shirley Rippey's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with James and Shirley Rippey. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.