Foundations that fund job training and employment in Oregon
These 23 foundations made grants to job training and employment 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 Collins Foundation
- $200,000 to Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon, Portland: Support operations and programs supporting entrepreneurship and economic development in...
- $150,000 to Heart of Oregon Corps Inc, Bend: Support operation and the development of a centralized campus to expand employment, job...
- $80,000 to Oregon Center for Public Policy, Portland: Support policy, research, and advocacy for an equitable economic system for economically...
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
- $165,000 to Heart of Oregon Corps, Bend: Centralized campus; empowering youth through jobs, education & stewardship support
- $25,000 to Rural Engagement & Vitality Center, Enterprise: Cottonwood crossing summer institute & support
- $25,000 to Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board, Coos Bay: Recruit hippo
How to apply: Online with budget and required items outlined in submission instructions
Deadlines: See website for upcoming deadlines
Restrictions: See website for eligiblilty
Wells Fargo Foundation
- $50,000 to Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon, Portland: Spread the love / meso elevate program support
- $40,000 to Verde, Portland: Cully tax-increment financing tif district community identified initiatives - general...
- $15,000 to Se Works Inc, Portland: Bankwork$ 2024
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/
Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation
- $20,000 to Se Works Inc, Portland: BankWork$ program
- $15,000 to Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon, Portland: General operating support
- $5,000 to School Foundation Inc, Bend: Classroom Enrichments Program
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.
Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation Trust
- $75,000 to Heart of Oregon Corps, Bend: General operating (daffodil grant)
- $49,500 to Pathfinder Clubhouse, Corvallis: General operating (rose grant)
How to apply: Online form submission through our website.
Deadlines: No
Restrictions: Focus is oregon.
The Reser Family Foundation
- $20,000 to Edwards Center, On File: Arts, music, and movement academy
- $10,000 to Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon, On File: Future leaders youth entrepreneurship program
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.
Hillman Family Foundations
- $15,000 to Latinobuilt Foundation, Portland: Bilingual construction pre-apprenticeship program for oregons latino community
- $12,500 to Verde, Portland: Club aves after school nature program
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...
Braemar Charitable Trust
- $15,000 to Northwest Youth Corps, Eugene: To purchase new computers for the students attending twin rivers charter school
- $10,000 to Heart of Oregon Corps, Bend: To support go lead 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.
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc
- $7,500 to School Foundation Inc, Bend: General Operating Support
- $5,000 to Relay Resources, 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.
The Robert D and Marcia H Randall Charitable Trust
- $10,000 to Heart of Oregon Corps Inc, Bend: General operating support
- $1,000 to Edwards Center Inc, Beaverton: 2024 year-end immediate need gift
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.
Carrico Family Foundation C/O Magna O Carrico Lowman
- $20,000 to Living Opportunities, Medford: General fund
How to apply: Foundation application must be submitted by applicants
The Stimson-Miller Foundation
- $20,000 to Latinobuilt Foundation, Portland: Program support
How to apply: See application guidelines at www.stimsonmillerfoundation.org.
Deadlines: See application guidelines at www.stimsonmillerfoundation.org.
Restrictions: See application guidelines at www.stimsonmillerfoundation.org.
Bend Foundation
- $15,000 to Heart of Oregon Corps, Bend: General
How to apply: Written application stating purpose, budget, how objectives will be met, method of evaluation, and evidence of charitable exemption.
Restrictions: Generally to deschutes county, oregon, area
The Russell Family Foundation
- $15,000 to Northwest Youth Corps, Eugene: Sound to summit and community forestry expansion, year 3
How to apply: Letters of inquiry are received through an online grant making program (foundant technologies) that is accessed through the trff website and may be invited to submit full proposals. The information and materials requested vary for each program but typically include project...
Deadlines: Grant cycle deadlines may be accessed on the trff website.
Restrictions: Employee matching gifts and discretionary grants must be given to a nonprofit 501(c)(3) or completed through expenditure responsibility if it is for a charitable purpose.
Helen M Clabough Charitable Foundation
- $10,000 to Heart of Oregon Corps, Bend: In support of the central oregon youth conservation corps (coycc)
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.
Ben B Cheney Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Living Opportunities Inc, Medford: Establishing headquarters
Restrictions: Washington, oregon, and selected areas of northern california
Chambers Family Foundation
- $7,000 to Northwest Youth Corps, Eugene: Support towards purchasing supplies for their 2024 work crew of 60 young adults working...
How to apply: Application available upon request
Deadlines: March 31 and september 30
Restrictions: Lane, benton, or deschutes counties, oregonians benefit
Mckay Family Foundation
- $5,700 to Northwest Youth Corps, 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
R H Parkerunited Foundation
- $5,000 to Marie Mills Center Inc, Tillamook: Community services
How to apply: Letter form. Including: 1) mission statement, 2) description of how mission is accomplished, 3) how will grant awards be utilized, and 4) copy of irs 501(c)(3) determination letter.
Deadlines: July 31
Restrictions: Preference given to grant requests for youth education in pacific northwest.
Friends of Paul Bunyan Foundation
- $5,000 to Trajectory, Clackamas: Support projects related to forestry and resource ed
How to apply: Contact organization for application
Deadlines: Contact organization for any applicable deadlines
Restrictions: Support scientific and educational projects related to forestry and resource education
Joseph M Schenck Foundationinc
- $2,500 to Heart of Oregon Corps, Bend: Charitable
How to apply: Letter format copy of 501(c)(3) ruling details as purpose and use of grant & who will benefit
The Renaissance Foundation
- $1,500 to Oregon Tradeswomen, 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.
Bitker Gould Family Charitable Foundation
- $1,000 to Living Opportunities Inc, Medford: General purposes
How to apply: No special form
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