Foundations in Portland, Oregon
460 foundations$1.2B annual giving$26.5B in assets$15K median grant
Home to Oregon Community Foundation and 459 other grantmaking foundations, Portland has $1.2B in combined annual giving. The median grant from Portland foundations is $15K.
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Featured Community Foundation
The Oregon Community Foundation
Assets:$3.3B
Annual Giving:$190.7M
To improve the lives of all Oregonians through the power of philanthropy.
Key Focus Areas
EducationHealth and Well-beingArts & CultureEconomic and Community VitalityCommunity Engagement
Portland Grantmaking at a Glance
Foundations Headquartered Here
460
Total Annual Giving
$1.2B
Total Assets
$26.5B
Median Grant Size
$15K
Largest Foundations in Portland, OR
| Foundation | City | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oregon Community Foundation | Portland | $190.7M | $3.3B | $26K | T310 | Local |
| OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | PORTLAND | $148.3M | $1.6B | $4.5M | B110 | Local |
| MEYER MEMORIAL TRUST | PORTLAND | $73.8M | $901.2M | $60K | T21 | Local |
| CAREOREGON INC | PORTLAND | $34M | $1.1B | $30K | E31Z | Local |
| THE HAROLD & ARLENE SCHNITZER CARE FOUNDATION | PORTLAND | $32.8M | $104.8M | $7K | T20 | Local |
| BONNEVILLE ENVIRONMENTAL FOUNDATION | PORTLAND | $32.3M | $68.8M | $57K | C20 | Regional |
| OCF Joseph E Weston Public Foundation | Portland | $23.3M | $637.5M | $21K | T11 | Local |
| THE LEMELSON FOUNDATION | PORTLAND | $21.7M | $414.4M | $100K | T20 | National |
| HEATHERINGTON FOUNDATION FOR INNOVATION AND EDUCATION IN HEALTH CARE | PORTLAND | $21.5M | $19.6M | $95K | E300 | Local |
| Worksystems Inc | Portland | $18.7M | $11.4M | $402K | J220 | Local |
The Oregon Community Foundation
Portland
Annual Giving
$190.7M
Total Assets
$3.3B
Median Grant
$26K
T310Local
OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
PORTLAND
Annual Giving
$148.3M
Total Assets
$1.6B
Median Grant
$4.5M
B110Local
THE HAROLD & ARLENE SCHNITZER CARE FOUNDATION
PORTLAND
Annual Giving
$32.8M
Total Assets
$104.8M
Median Grant
$7K
T20Local
BONNEVILLE ENVIRONMENTAL FOUNDATION
PORTLAND
Annual Giving
$32.3M
Total Assets
$68.8M
Median Grant
$57K
C20Regional
OCF Joseph E Weston Public Foundation
Portland
Annual Giving
$23.3M
Total Assets
$637.5M
Median Grant
$21K
T11Local
HEATHERINGTON FOUNDATION FOR INNOVATION AND EDUCATION IN HEALTH CARE
PORTLAND
Annual Giving
$21.5M
Total Assets
$19.6M
Median Grant
$95K
E300Local
Funders That Give to Portland
These foundations have made grants to recipients in Portland, regardless of where the foundation is headquartered.
What Gets Funded in Portland
Top Cause Areas
Philanthropy & Voluntarism
172$487.5M
Philanthropy & Voluntarism172 · $487.5M
Mutual & Membership Benefit
40$38.9M
Mutual & Membership Benefit40 · $38.9M
Education
34$178.4M
Education34 · $178.4M
Human Services
25$25.1M
Human Services25 · $25.1M
Health Care
22$165.3M
Health Care22 · $165.3M
Arts, Culture & Humanities
16$8.6M
Arts, Culture & Humanities16 · $8.6M
Community Improvement
15$6.3M
Community Improvement15 · $6.3M
Environment
14$45.1M
Environment14 · $45.1M
Employment
9$72.1M
Employment9 · $72.1M
Public Affairs
8$14.3M
Public Affairs8 · $14.3M
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Frequently Asked Questions About Foundations in Portland
How many foundations are in Portland?
There are 460 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
What is the largest foundation in Portland?
The largest foundation in Portland by annual giving is The Oregon Community Foundation at $190.7M per year. Other major foundations include OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION and MEYER MEMORIAL TRUST.
How much do Portland foundations give annually?
Foundations headquartered in Portland distribute a combined $1.2B in grants annually. The median grant size is $15K.
What causes do Portland foundations fund?
The most common focus areas among Portland foundations are Philanthropy & Voluntarism, Mutual & Membership Benefit, Education. See the full breakdown above for the complete distribution across all cause areas.
How do I find grants in Portland?
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