Foundations that fund community development in Oregon
These 25 foundations made grants to community development 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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The Roundhouse Foundation
- $40,000 to Nonprofit Association of Oregon, Portland: Capacity building for rural nonprofits
- $28,000 to Warm Springs Community Action Team, Warm Springs: Arts & culture programs - admin grant
- $24,000 to The Contingent, Portland: Supporting kinship families
How to apply: Online with budget and required items outlined in submission instructions
Deadlines: See website for upcoming deadlines
Restrictions: See website for eligiblilty
Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation Trust
- $50,000 to Community Development Corporation of Oregon, Gresham: General operating (rose grant)
- $40,000 to Nonprofit Association of Oregon, Portland: General operating (rose grant)
- $30,000 to Black Cultural Initiative, Eugene: General operating (rose grant)
How to apply: Online form submission through our website.
Deadlines: No
Restrictions: Focus is oregon.
The Collins Foundation
- $100,000 to Regional Accelerator & Innovation Network, Eugene: Support operations and programs providing equitable access to training, resources, and...
- $50,000 to Microenterprise Resources Initiatives and Training, Salem: Support operations and entrepreneurial programs to improve access to wealth for bipoc and...
- $40,000 to Black Economic Collective, Gresham: Bem general operations grant to support financial literacy and education for black...
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
Weyerhaeuser Family Foundationinc
- $10,000 to Sustainable Northwest, Portland: Wff 2024 all-star award
- $4,000 to Sustainable Northwest, Portland: 2024 wff teen philanthropy award (unrestricted)
- $2,000 to Sustainable Northwest, Portland: Honorarium for participating in the 2024 wff teen philanthropy program
How to apply: See wfamilyfoundation.org for details
Deadlines: See wfamilyfoundation.org for details
Restrictions: See wfamilyfoundation.org for details
Austin Family Foundation
- $50,000 to Yamhill Enrichment Society, Mcminnville: Imagine the possibilites when we empower children with music & books
- $40,000 to Reach Northwest, Newberg: Foster family support expansion
- $2,500 to Newberg Rotary Foundation, Lafayette: Continuing work of denise bacon
How to apply: Https://www.grantinterface.com/process/apply?urlkey=austinfamily
Restrictions: The austin family foundation small grant program is designed to support non-profit organizations that are providing services related to community, health, or education for newberg/dundee citizens. Decisions are made on the merits of the...
Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation
- $15,000 to Warm Springs Community Action Team, Warm Springs: American Indian Business Leaders (AIBL) and financial skills training programs for Native...
- $6,000 to Black Economic Collective, Gresham: The Black Economic Excellence Youth Financial Literacy Program
- $6,000 to Community Lendingworks, Springfield: Small Business Loans for Stronger Oregon Communities
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.
Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation
- $54,000 to Eastside Jewish Commons, Portland: 2024-2025 operational support
- $5,400 to Portland Kollel, Portland: Staffing
How to apply: Application should be in writing and the use of the funds should be stated
James F & Marion L Miller Foundation
- $25,000 to Klcc Public Radio Foundation, Eugene: One year operating support for public radio station coverage of regional arts programs...
- $22,200 to Willamette Light Brigade, Portland: Two year operating support for portland winter light festival
How to apply: Please see application guidelines at www.millerfound.org/apply
Deadlines: Application deadlines are posted periodically at www.millerfound.org
Restrictions: The miller foundation makes responsive grants to requests from organizations based in oregon whose primary focus is in the arts or education. For more information, please see application guidelines at www.millerfound.org/apply
Hillman Family Foundations
- $25,000 to Cascade Pacific Resource Conservation & Development, Corvallis: Nexus seed planting
- $20,000 to The Contingent, Portland: Recruitment strategies and support services to fill gaps in portland's foster homes
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...
Chambers Family Foundation
- $15,000 to Onward Eugene, Eugene: Early child care business accelerator program support.
- $7,500 to Emerald Valley Pickleball Foundation, Eugene: Capital campaign support for the construction the new regional pickleball facility at...
How to apply: Application available upon request
Deadlines: March 31 and september 30
Restrictions: Lane, benton, or deschutes counties, oregonians benefit
The Kinsman Foundation
- $15,000 to Nonprofit Association of Oregon, Portland: Organizational support
- $1,500 to Nonprofit Association of Oregon, Portland: General operating support
How to apply: To apply for a 2025 grant or a 2026 arts, culture and the humanities grant please visit our website, www.kinsmanfoundation.org, and navigate to the page named application guidelines; contact our office by phone or mail; or email grants@kinsmanfoundation.org to have a detailed...
Deadlines: Submission deadlines vary and are detailed on the website.
Restrictions: Grants are awarded for these purposes: historic preservation, primarily architectural preservation native wildlife rehabilitation and appreciation, particularly rehabilitation programs providing urgent care for native wildlife; and...
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Nonprofit Association of Oregon, Portland: General Operating Support
- $2,500 to Sisters Kiwanis Community Service Foundation, Sisters: 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.
Wells Fargo Foundation
- $50,000 to Williams & Russell Cdc, Portland: The williams and russell cdc's community plaza
How to apply: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Deadlines: Applications are accepted from february 1 through october 1.
Restrictions: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
The Starseed Foundation
- $16,500 to Superkid Power, Ashland: Community support
How to apply: Grant application is available at foundation website for donee to print, complete, and mail or email. Http://www.starseedfoundation.org/full-grant-request- guidelines request requires the following information: (1) name and address of requesting organization (2) name of...
Deadlines: There are no submission deadlines
Restrictions: Grants/donations awards are limited to the starseed foundation mission statement. All awards correlate to starseed's mission statement.
Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima
- $15,000 to Wisdom of the Elderberry Farm, Salem: General operating
How to apply: See line 2a
Deadlines: See line 2a
Restrictions: See line 2a
Braemar Charitable Trust
- $14,998 to Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center, Corvallis: To support project unfinished learning (a multicultural after school program)
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.
The Reser Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Gold Beach Main Street, On File: Sci 2024 year 1 of 4
How to apply: Applications should be submitted on the foundation's website on-line grant management system at www.thereserfamilyfoundation.org
Deadlines: 2/1 & 8/1 fast track - midsize requests. 4/1-sm comm initiative grants, 6/1 next gen council grants.
Restrictions: Chartiable activites are primarily in oregon, organization must have tax exempt status.
The Robert D and Marcia H Randall Charitable Trust
- $10,000 to Sustainable Northwest, Portland: Build affordable housing with responsibly sourced wood
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.
Jim & Kristen Hamel Family Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Wheeler County Communities, Mitchell: Community Support
How to apply: Open Letter Format
The Firstenburg Foundation
- $5,000 to Nautical Safety Foundation, Portland: To be applied as program support
How to apply: The foundation form must be completed including information regarding the organization, project, budget and required attachments.
Deadlines: Submission deadlines coincide with grant cycles, which may vary. Please check website for details.
Restrictions: No grants will be given to/for individuals, religious organizations, international organizations without qualified domestic 501(c)(3) representative, private foundations, endowments, dinners/balls/ticketed events, political purposes,...
Mason Charitable Trust
- $4,000 to Thrive Hood River, Hood River: General operating
How to apply: Contact above
Deadlines: Contact above
Restrictions: David & loa mason trust has 76% of it's income dedicated to named charitable organizations. The comittee has the perogative to select no more than three un-named organizations to receive no more than 8%.
Helen M Clabough Charitable Foundation
- $3,000 to Central Oregon Locavore, Bend: In support of purchase of an additional chicken and fish freezer
How to apply: A complete description of the program for which funding is requested.
Restrictions: Restricted to conservation, preservation of natural resources, and promotion of arts and cultural resources for the north carolina high country, the upper deschutes watershed and central oregon areas.
Gary E Milgard Family Foundation- Sunshine
- $2,500 to Winston Area Community Partnership, Winston: General operating support
How to apply: A letter of inquiry is the first step in the grant application process. The letter of inquiry is reviewed, and if approved, the applicant will be requested to provide a full application.
Deadlines: There is no deadline for submitting a letter of inquiry.
Restrictions: All applicant organizations must qualify as tax-exempt organizations under the internal revenue code. Certain proposals are ineligible for funding, such as: annual funds, galas, or other special event fundraising activities; sectarian...
The Kroger Co Foundation
- $2,500 to Sandy Community Action Council, Sandy: Organization's charitable purpose
How to apply: All grant requests must be submitted through the versaic grants management platform located at thekrogerco.versaic.com/login. Grant requests include information related to the organization and it's charitable purpose and details related to the request.
Deadlines: Grants are processed quarterly with application deadlines in january, april, july, and october.
Restrictions: Grants are only approved to 501(c)(3) organizations
Lee and Debbie Stuart Family Foundation
- $2,500 to Nestucca Valley Community Alliance, Pacific City: Charitable
How to apply: The organization requesting a grant should furnish an opinion to the effect that (1) the organization has been certified by the Internal Revenue Service and is in fact acting as an organization described in Section 501(C)(3) of the internal revenue code to which contributions...
Deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time.
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