Foundations that fund human services in Oregon
These 25 foundations made grants to human services 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
- $78,200 to Family Access Network Foundation, Bend: Rural fan advocate support services; transportation assistance for rural families
- $77,500 to Yamhill Community Action Partnership, Mcminnville: Mcminnville youth drop-in center expansion; asbestos & electrical in project turnkey...
- $70,000 to Family Building Blocks, Salem: Doris's place - furniture, fixtures & equipment; rural relief nursery support services
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
- $450,000 to Holla School, Portland: General operating (zinnia grant)
- $250,000 to Adelante Mujeres, Forest Grove: General operating (zinnia grant)
- $200,000 to Center for Hope & Safety, Salem: General operating (daffodil grant)
How to apply: Online form submission through our website.
Deadlines: No
Restrictions: Focus is oregon.
The Collins Foundation
- $203,000 to Latino Network, Portland: Support operations to plan and implement a statewide strategy and colectivo...
- $130,000 to African Family Holistic Health Organization, Portland: Support operations and programs for african immigrant and refugee families in multnomah...
- $100,000 to Council on Aging of Central Oregon, Bend: Support operations and programs supporting the elderly communities in crook, deschutes,...
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
Hillman Family Foundations
- $100,000 to Heretogether, Portland: Core program support
- $30,000 to Ywca of Greater Portland, Portland: Safety & stability for survivors of domestic violence
- $30,000 to Hollywood Senior Center, Portland: Capital 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
- $100,000 to Financial Beginnings, Portland: Funds from the Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation will support Financial Beginnings'...
- $20,000 to Sarah Bellums Bakery & Workshop, Portland: These funds will help sustain and grow our program to serve adults with ABI in our...
- $15,000 to Oregon Human Development Corporation, Gresham: Funds will be used to support farmworkers, Latinx, Indigenous, people of color who are...
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.
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc
- $27,500 to Josephine County Food Bank, Grants Pass: General Operating Support
- $25,000 to Lane County Diaper Bank, Springfield: General Operating Support
- $10,458 to Financial Beginnings, Portland: 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.
Braemar Charitable Trust
- $15,000 to St Vincent De Paul Society of Lane County, Eugene: To purchase and install a playground at first place kids
- $15,000 to Abc House Inc, Albany: To support a community education program, specialized in trauma-informed care
- $15,000 to Family Building Blocks Inc, Salem: To help fund year three of diversity, equity and inclusion initiative project
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 Robert D and Marcia H Randall Charitable Trust
- $20,000 to Life Expanding Adventure Program, Portland: Wilderness program
- $20,000 to Unity Shelter, Corvallis: Traditional health worker team
- $15,000 to Hosea Youth Services, Eugene: General operating support
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.
The Jackson Foundation
- $5,000 to Dress for Success Oregon, Portland: General operating
- $5,000 to Ywca of Greater Portland, Portland: General operating
- $5,000 to Immigration Counseling Service, Portland: General operating
How to apply: A formal application is available on request grants are made only to 501(c)(3) non-private foundatations whose exemption letter shows them to be oregon organizations.
Deadlines: Applications may be submitted at anytime and will be reviewed at a spring, fall and winter meeting.
Restrictions: Funds requested for general operating purposes, staff salaries and the like do not generally have the same priority that funds for one-time, special projects or developmental projects enjoy.
Chambers Family Foundation
- $40,000 to Every Child Lane County, Eugene: General operating support
- $10,000 to Looking Glass Community Services, Eugene: Skilled trades program support at their riverfront school & career center.
- $8,000 to Christians As Family Advocates, Eugene: Support to expand their mental health services for unhoused youth and adults through...
How to apply: Application available upon request
Deadlines: March 31 and september 30
Restrictions: Lane, benton, or deschutes counties, oregonians benefit
The Reser Family Foundation
- $15,000 to Oregon Casa Network, On File: Diversifying volunteer project
- $10,000 to Oregon Association of Relief Nurseries, On File: Statewide leadership summit
- $10,000 to Klamath Basin Senior Citizens Center, On File: Klamath senior center support
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.
Rose E Tucker Charitable Trust
- $10,000 to Impact Nw, Portland: General operating
- $10,000 to Friendly House Inc, Portland: General operating
- $7,000 to Neighborhood House 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
Hwirwin & Dch Irwin Fdnferg
- $7,500 to Birch Community Services Inc, Portland: General operating
- $5,000 to Friends of Saturday Academy, Portland: General operating
- $5,000 to Growing Gardens, Portland: General operating
How to apply: Contact above
Deadlines: Contact above
Restrictions: The foundatio will make gifts & grants to qualified charitable organizations (irc sec 501(c)(3) two times a year. The board of directors will evaluate & decide upon all proposals pursuant to policy
Hoover Family Foundation
- $8,000 to Friends of Saturday Academy, Portland: Steam education program
- $8,000 to Life Expanding Adventure Program, Portland: Trauma informed river programs
- $8,000 to Ywca of Greater Portland, Portland: Family preservation project
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
Maps Community Foundation
- $25,000 to Silverton Area Community Aid, Silverton: Impact partnership grants
- $5,000 to Liberty House, Salem: Sponsorship
- $3,500 to Salem Leadership Foundation, Salem: Sponsorship
How to apply: Applicants may submit a written application and photo on the foundation's website (mapscu.com/community-involvement/teacher-grants). Describe how the award will be used, the number of students impacted, the total cost of the project, and most importantly, how will this grant...
Deadlines: The application period is october 1st - october 31st.
Restrictions: Applicants must be k-12 public and private school teachers in marion and polk counties.
Ralph Hull Foundation
- $57,500 to Community Outreach Inc, Corvallis: Housing/food share
- $35,000 to Family Building Blocks, Salem: General program funding
- $15,000 to Stone Soup, Corvallis: Food share
How to apply: Written letter of request
Mckay Family Foundation
- $40,000 to Every Child Lane County, Eugene: Program support
- $15,000 to Hosea Youth Services, Eugene: Program support
- $15,000 to Bags of Love, Eugene: 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
Washington Federal Foundation
- $4,000 to Hood River County Christmas Project, Hood River: Financial literacy
- $3,000 to Angels Anonymous Inc, Lincoln City: Financial literacy
- $2,500 to Assistance League of Klamath Basin, Klamath Falls: Financial literacy
How to apply: Applicants should complete a grant application and provide a copy of the irs letter confirming the organization's exempt status, its mission statement, a copy of the organization's operating and program budget, financial statements, and recently filed form 990 must be submitted....
Restrictions: Grants are focused on applicants from communities with branches of washington federal bank
Pacificsource Foundation for Health Improvement
- $60,000 to Nurturely, Eugene: Doula care & supports to improve infant & maternal health
- $30,000 to Community Outreach, Corvallis: Integrated health & social services for low-income people
- $25,000 to Black Parent Initiative, Portland: Early childhood & family support through culturally specific home visiting & parent...
How to apply: Applications may be submitted online using the online grant portal located at the following website: https://www.grantinterface.com/home/logon?urlkey=pacificsource. The application process begins with the submission of a letter of intent (loi). Loi(s) are reviewed semiannually...
Deadlines: See statement 12 for submission deadlines
Restrictions: See statement 11 for restrictions and limitations on awards
James F & Marion L Miller Foundation
- $100,000 to Latino Network, Portland: Two year operating support for latino arts and education programming
- $15,700 to Anima Mundi Productions, Phoenix: One year operating support for ashland concert series for composers and performers of new...
- $14,000 to The Hearth, Ashland: One year operating support for story performances, visual storytelling, & training in the...
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
Carrico Family Foundation C/O Magna O Carrico Lowman
- $40,000 to Hearts With A Mission, Medford: General fund
- $30,000 to Set Free Services, Medford: General fund
- $12,000 to Wilderness Trails Inc, Medford: General fund
How to apply: Foundation application must be submitted by applicants
Wheeler Foundation
- $15,000 to Impact Nw, Portland: Program support
- $15,000 to Raphael House of Portland, Portland: Program support
- $13,000 to Bradley Angle, Portland: Charitable purpose of the
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
The Anjulicia Foundation
- $20,000 to Mountainstar Family Relief Nursery, Bend: General
- $20,000 to Furnish Hope, Bend: General
- $10,000 to Northwest Kidney Kids, Portland: General
How to apply: Grant application available from the foundation
The Carpenter Foundation
- $12,500 to Compass House, Medford: In support of dei training and employment/education workshops.
- $10,000 to Set Free Services, Medford: For support of the agencys food pantry, hot meals, showers, laundry services and other...
- $6,000 to Rebuilding Together Rogue Valley, Jacksonville: In support of the safe and healthy housing program providing durable medical equipment to...
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...
Anna May Family Foundation
- $5,000 to St Vincent De Paul Society, Medford: Emergency fund/emergency grant
- $3,500 to Compass House Inc, Medford: Employment program
- $3,500 to Community Volunteer Network, Medford: Foster grandparent program of southern oregon
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...
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