Foundations that fund civil rights in Oregon
These 25 foundations made grants to civil rights in Oregon in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation Trust
- $115,000 to Transponder, Eugene: General operating (daffodil grant)
- $75,000 to Casa for Children, Portland: General operating (daffodil grant)
- $40,000 to Casa of Jackson County, Medford: General operating (rose grant)
How to apply: Online form submission through our website.
Deadlines: No
Restrictions: Focus is oregon.
The Collins Foundation
- $60,000 to Utopia Pdx, Portland: Support operations and programs to support queer and trans pacific islanders in the...
- $40,000 to Beyond These Walls, Portland: Support operations for a supportive housing program for formerly incarcerated lgbtqia2s+...
- $40,000 to Oregon Remembrance Project, Portland: Bem general operations grant to support truth and reconciliation projects in clackamas,...
How to apply: The application should be in writing and should include the following information a) organization name b) verification of organization's 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status or other eligible entity c) organization budget d) a description of the nature of the request e) proposed time...
Deadlines: Applications are reviewed three times per year in february, june, and october
Restrictions: Religious, charitable, and educational purposes in the state of oregon
The Roundhouse Foundation
- $25,000 to Casa of Jackson County, Medford: Casa programming & recruitment, 2023, 2024, 2025
- $25,000 to Casa of Lane County, Springfield: Rural casa programming & recruitment, 2023, 2024, 2025
- $15,000 to Casa of Linn County, Albany: Rural casa programming & recruitment, 2023, 2024, 2025
How to apply: Online with budget and required items outlined in submission instructions
Deadlines: See website for upcoming deadlines
Restrictions: See website for eligiblilty
Hillman Family Foundations
- $35,000 to Casa for Children Inc, Portland: Casa teen program: enhanced support for teens in foster care
- $25,000 to Casa for Children Inc, Portland: Providing casas for children in foster care
- $20,000 to Casa for Children Inc, Portland: Operating support
How to apply: Requests should be sumbitted via the hillman family foundation online portal. The application process begins with the submission of a brief letter of intent (loi) through the fluxx grant portal summarizing the project for which the organization is seeking funding. Included as...
Deadlines: No deadline.
Restrictions: Each applicant must present evidence of a charitable, tax-exempt status. Further, each applicant must provide information clearly indicating that any contribution made to it by the hillman family foundations, will be considered a...
Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation
- $6,000 to Casa of Douglas County Inc, Roseburg: Transforming Lives Through Advocacy (Awareness, Recruitment, Training, and Retaining)
- $5,000 to Casa of Lane County, Springfield: Deepening Our Roots Phase 2
How to apply: Web application at www.umpquabank.com/community. Please provide a project description, financial information, tax status verification and contact information.
Deadlines: March 6th, june 12th, september 4th
Restrictions: LIMITED TO OR, WA, NV, ID, CA, AZ, CO, UT; Priority Focus Areas: Economically Vibrant Communities; Healthy Communities; Inclusive Communities; and Sustainable Communities.
Anna May Family Foundation
- $4,500 to Casa of Jackson County, Medford: Creating opportunities to serve: volunteer recruitment and background checks
- $1,000 to Casa of Jackson County, Medford: 2024 mary curtis award
How to apply: Written
Restrictions: Distributions will be made which primarily benefit or have charitable, educational and scientific purposes within jackson, josephine and klamath counties of oregon. Secondary consideration will be given to those that benefit or have...
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc
- $2,500 to Casa of Jackson County Inc, Medford: General Operating Support
- $2,500 to Casa of Lane County, Springfield: General Operating Support
How to apply: Refer to Foundation website for online application.
Deadlines: Refer to Foundation website for online application.
Restrictions: The grants are intended to serve the communities of interest to First Interstate Bank.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- $500,000 to Equality Federation Institute, Portland: 81734 general operating support for the equality federation institute, 2024-2026
How to apply: Most of rwjf's grants are made through targeted grant programs and funding partnerships. Rwjf's funding priorities and calls for proposals are described on www.rwjf.org.
Deadlines: No deadlines, except when foundation issues a call for proposal (cfp) or request for proposal (rfp).
Restrictions: Rwjf is dedicated to taking bold leaps to transform health in our lifetime and pave the way, together, to a future where health is no longer a privilege, but a right. We are a national philanthropy that advances transformative systems...
Arcus Foundation
- $200,000 to Equality Federation Institute, Portland: Support for the national movement convening to develop long- and short-term strategies...
How to apply: Statement 24
Deadlines: Statement 24
Restrictions: Statement 24
The Schmidt Family Foundation
- $200,000 to Civil Liberties Defense Center, Eugene: Strengthening civic engagement
How to apply: Online process, please see details at the websites: https://tsffoundation.org/ https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Deadlines: Online process, please see details at: https://tsffoundation.org/. Https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Restrictions: Online process, please see details at the websites: https://tsffoundation.org/ https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation
- $150,000 to Oregon Remembrance Project, Portland: To support an oral history project, research, and public programming.
Restrictions: Activities supported by foundation grants must be charitable, educational or scientific under the provisions of the u.s. Internal revenue code and the treasury regulations.
Harry A Merlo Foundation Inc
- $30,000 to Casa for Children, Portland: Operating support for children's advocacy program
How to apply: See website for grant application process.
The James R Kuse Family Foundation
- $30,000 to Casa for Children, Portland: Wherever need is greatest
How to apply: No specific applications have been developed
Restrictions: No relatives or employees of any of the foundation trustees or foundation director
Edward & Romell Ackley Fdn
- $20,000 to Casa for Children Inc, Portland: General operating
How to apply: Contact above
Deadlines: Contact above
Restrictions: Qualified 501(c) (3), stae of or, religious, charitable, educational, scientific, and literary purposes.
Chambers Family Foundation
- $20,000 to Casa of Lane County, Springfield: Support of the deepening our roots initiative focusing on strengthening community...
How to apply: Application available upon request
Deadlines: March 31 and september 30
Restrictions: Lane, benton, or deschutes counties, oregonians benefit
The Carpenter Foundation
- $15,000 to Casa of Jackson County Inc, Medford: To support the youth education strategies program in southern oregon.
How to apply: Applications should include: 1) cover letter summarizing project scope, amount of request, & contact information. 2) proposal (4 pages or less): a) description of proposal/project, community needs or strengths it addresses b) applicant organization's purpose, services to...
Restrictions: Grant applications will be accepted only from 501(c)(3) organizations. No grants to individuals will be made. Only one grant per year to any agency is usually considered. The foundation makes grants only within jackson and josephine...
Rose E Tucker Charitable Trust
- $15,000 to Casa for Children Inc, Portland: General operating
How to apply: Contact above - rose e tucker charitable trust
Deadlines: No deadlines
Restrictions: Priority to programs in education, health & welfare, community development, social service & arts & culture, emphasis in the portland metropolitan area
Zidell Family Foundation
- $15,000 to End of Life Choices Oregon, Portland: 2024 general operating support
How to apply: Application should be in writing and the use of the funds should be stated
Wheeler Foundation
- $14,000 to Casa for Children, Portland: Program support
How to apply: Letter stating purpose of grant and include a copy of 501c(3) determination letter
Restrictions: Cannot make grants to individuals-geographic area-oregon
Braemar Charitable Trust
- $10,000 to Casa of Lane County, Springfield: To support the "deepening our roots" initiative and training recruitment
How to apply: Application must be in writing; submit proof of tax exempt status and confirm the applicant is not a non-functionally integrated type iii supporting organization as reported on form 990, schedule a, line 12; copy of by-laws and constitution; copy of current financial statements;...
Deadlines: Submission deadlines vary; see trustmanagementservices.net for all deadlines.
Restrictions: Grants limited to tax-exempt organizations within oregon. Generally the maximum grant is $15,000. No grants to individuals.
Mckay Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Casa of Lane County, Springfield: Program support
How to apply: - evidence of 501(c)(3) exemption status - project description and budget - list of governing body
Deadlines: 3/31 and 9/30 each year
Restrictions: Generally limited to lane county, oregon charities or charities serving lane county residents
The Robert D and Marcia H Randall Charitable Trust
- $10,000 to Casa for Children Inc, Portland: Casa advocacy for children in foster care
How to apply: Pre-application required. Instructions may be obtained from brian riffel.
Deadlines: Pre-application deadlines are june 15th and december 15th.
Restrictions: Must be 501(c)(3) organization. Preference is given to pacific northwest applicants.
Hoover Family Foundation
- $8,000 to Casa for Children, Portland: Recruitment & training - foster care
How to apply: Application and information are available on the hoover family foundation website http://www.hooverff.org. A copy of the guidelines and how to apply information are available on the website.
Deadlines: Periodic application deadlines are march 1st, july 1st and november 1st.
Restrictions: See the hoover family foundation website for restrictions and limitations on awards. Http://www.hooverff.org
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Clatsop Casa Program Inc, Astoria: Human services
How to apply: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Deadlines: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Restrictions: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
The Renaissance Foundation
- $5,000 to Casa for Children, Portland: General operating purposes
How to apply: *description of the project/program for which support is being requested including the number and the nature of the intended beneficiaries. *anticipated outcomes of the project/program. *details regarding how the recipient organization impacts its community/constituency. *a...
Restrictions: Requests for capital expenses or contributions to capital campaigns are generally not considered.
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