The Austin Family Foundation concentrates its giving locally in Newberg/Dundee, OR, with large investments in school-based behavioral health, community health centers, and child abuse prevention. They fund public school systems, local health clinics, and nonprofits that deliver mental-health and family-support services, often providing multi-year or repeat support to implement programs and facilities. The portfolio also includes targeted support for local faith-based and cultural community organizations.
Austin Family Foundation’s largest recent commitment is $1,000,000 for the Newberg Wellness Center, a signal of how strongly the foundation backs local health infrastructure. That kind of investment sits alongside repeated support for school-based mental health, child abuse prevention, and community-serving organizations in Newberg and Dundee. The portfolio shows a funder that supports both capital and program needs: a wellness center, psychiatric services in schools, and family-support programs all appear in the recent grants list. Their giving also reaches into education and youth development. Newberg Dundee Public Schools received support for K-12 career-connected learning, preschool programming, behavioral health initiatives, and CTE-related work at Catalyst. Lutheran Community Services Northwest appears across multiple years with different purposes, including school-based mental health, family support, and Safe Families for Children. Juliette’s House is another recurring recipient, funded for prevention and Circle of Care work tied to child abuse response and recovery. The pattern is local, repeated, and tightly linked to services that affect children, families, and school communities in Newberg and nearby towns.
In health care and wellness, Austin Family Foundation backed the Newberg Wellness Center with $1,000,000 through Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation and also supported Providence Newberg Health Foundation for mental health in a school-based health center. Those grants point to an emphasis on local access to care rather than broad regional health philanthropy. In education, they funded Newberg Dundee Public Schools for K-12 career connected learning, Tiger Cubs preschool, and BARR Middle School implementation plus a behavioral health initiative. The foundation also supported CTE Wednesdays at Catalyst and a medical sciences CTE pathway. Family support and child safety are another clear thread. Juliette’s House received grants for Circle of Care and prevention work, while Lutheran Community Services Northwest was funded for A Family Place, Safe Families for Children, and a relief nursery. Community-based faith service also appears through Northwest Christian Church’s Northwest Cares program.
Typical grant size is $1,000 at the 25th percentile, $10,000 at the median, and $36,000 at the 75th percentile, even though recent awards include much larger capital and program grants. The recent list shows repeated support to the same organizations across multiple years, including Lutheran Community Services Northwest, Juliette’s House, Newberg Dundee Public Schools, Providence Newberg Health Foundation, and Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation. That suggests ongoing, relationship-based funding rather than one-off awards. The foundation also operates small and large grant programs; the small grants program is rolling and accepts unsolicited applications, while the large grant program is invitation-only.
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Most grants fall between $1K and $36K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$1K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$36K
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Concentrated, locally focused philanthropy with a handful of large grants and several repeat awards to the same organizations; prioritizes program implementation and facility support rather than many small, one-off gifts.
Notable grantees: Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation, Newberg Dundee Public Schools / Newberg Public Schools, Juliette's House, MV Advancements, Lutheran Community Services Northwest
Grantmaking is highly concentrated in Oregon, with 97% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. Recent awards cluster in Newberg, McMinnville, Aloha, and Dundee. Newberg recipients include Newberg Dundee Public Schools, Providence Newberg Health Foundation, Newberg Public Schools, and Northwest Christian Church. McMinnville appears on several grants to Lutheran Community Services Northwest and Juliette’s House, while Aloha appears through Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation. Outside the United States, none of the recent grants shown go beyond U.S. recipients.
The recent grants show a strong focus on schools, health providers, family-support organizations, and child welfare nonprofits. Examples include Newberg Dundee Public Schools, Providence Newberg Health Foundation, Lutheran Community Services Northwest, and Juliette’s House.
No. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Lutheran Community Services Northwest, Juliette’s House, Newberg Dundee Public Schools, Providence Newberg Health Foundation, and Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation. That pattern indicates recurring support.
Its typical grant size is $1,000 at the 25th percentile, $10,000 at the median, and $36,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent list also includes larger awards for wellness, school, and behavioral health work.
The Small Grant Program accepts unsolicited applications on a rolling basis for nonprofit organizations serving community, health, or education needs in Newberg, Dundee, and a 20-mile radius around Newberg. The Large Grant Program is invitation-only.
Its giving is local, with 97% of grants going to recipients in Oregon. The active grant programs are focused on Newberg, Dundee, and a 20-mile radius around Newberg.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Austin Family Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations providing services related to community, health, or education for Newberg/Dundee citizens; projects must align with Austin Family Foundation funding priorities.
Deadline: Rolling; funded monthly.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIRGINIA GARCIA MEMORIAL FOUNDATION | ALOHA, OR | $1,000,000 | 2025 | NEWBERG WELLNESS CENTER |
| MV ADVANCEMENTS | MCMINNVILLE, OR | $500,000 | 2025 | MVA CENTER FOR ADVANCEMENTS |
| NEWBERG DUNDEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | NEWBERG, OR | $335,000 | 2025 | K-12 CAREER CONNECTED LEARNING SUPPORT |
| LUTHERAN COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTHWEST | MCMINNVILLE, OR | $250,000 | 2025 | NEWBERG SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM |
| NEWBERG DUNDEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | NEWBERG, OR | $186,000 | 2025 | NEWBERG SD TIGER CUBS PRESCHOOL PROGRAM |
| NEWBERG DUNDEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | NEWBERG, OR | $170,000 | 2025 | BARR MIDDLE SCHOOL IMPLEMENTATION AND NDPS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INITIATIVE |
| JULIETTE'S HOUSE | MCMINNVILLE, OR | $160,000 | 2025 | CIRCLE OF CARE |
| NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN CHURCH | NEWBERG, OR | $150,000 | 2025 | NORTHWEST CARES |
| LUTHERAN COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTHWEST | MCMINNVILLE, OR | $150,000 | 2025 | A FAMILY PLACE |
| PROVIDENCE NEWBERG HEALTH FOUNDATION | NEWBERG, OR | $125,000 | 2025 | CONTINUATION FUNDING FOR SCHOOL-BASED PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES |
| LUTHERAN COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTHWEST | MCMINNVILLE, OR | $100,000 | 2025 | SAFE FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN |
| YAMHILL COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP | MCMINNVILLE, OR | $75,000 | 2025 | YOUTH SERVICES AT NEWBERG DROP-IN CENTER |
| CARLTON OBSERVATORY | CARLTON, OR | $55,000 | 2025 | CAPACITY BUILDING AND STARLAB ACQUISITION 1 |
| PROVOKING HOPE | MCMINNVILLE, OR | $50,000 | 2025 | HOPEFUL JOURNEY'S YOUTH PROGRAM AND TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT & EDUCATION |
| YAMHILL ENRICHMENT SOCIETY | MCMINNVILLE, OR | $50,000 | 2025 | IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITES WHEN WE EMPOWER CHILDREN WITH MUSIC & BOOKS |
| JULIETTE'S HOUSE | MCMINNVILLE, OR | $50,000 | 2025 | TRANSFORMATIVE PREVENTION |
| LOVE INC NEWBERG | NEWBERG, OR | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT - LOVE IN THE NAME OF CHRIST OF THE NEWBERG AREA |
| REACH NORTHWEST | NEWBERG, OR | $40,000 | 2025 | FOSTER FAMILY SUPPORT EXPANSION |
| LUTHERAN COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTHWEST | MCMINNVILLE, OR | $25,000 | 2025 | PROSPERANDO JUNTOS |
| NEWBERG DUNDEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | NEWBERG, OR | $10,800 | 2025 | ELEMENTARY MUSIC PROGRAM |
| NEWBERG ANIMAL SHELTER FRIENDS | NEWBERG, OR | $10,680 | 2025 | COMMUNITY VACCINE AND CHIP CLINIC |
| CYCLE YAMHILL COUNTY | MCMINNVILLE, OR | $10,000 | 2025 | PANTHER CREEK TRAIL SYSTEM |
| HOMEWARD BOUND PETS HUMANE SOCIETY | MCMINNVILLE, OR | $10,000 | 2025 | HOMEWARD BOUND PETS NEW SHELTER & OFFICES |
| NEWBERG DUNDEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS | NEWBERG, OR | $10,000 | 2025 | FEDERAL PROGRAMS SUMMER SCHOOL |
| EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION INC | DALLAS, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | AFF EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE FUND |
| RIVER STREET CHURCH OF GOD | NEWBERG, OR | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY SUPPER |
| HOOFPRINTS IN THE SAND HORSE RESCUE | NEWBERG, OR | $10,000 | 2025 | SAVE THE HORSES |
| JOYFUL SERVANT LUTHERAN CHURCH | NEWBERG, OR | $10,000 | 2025 | CHOIR EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT |
| HAZEL'S HOUSE RESCUE | NEWBERG, OR | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM |
| NEWBERG PUBLIC SCHOOLS | NEWBERG, OR | $10,000 | 2025 | MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL RESOURCE ROOM |
| CONCERT ROCK ACADOR MUSIC HALL OF FAME | PORTLAND, OR | $10,000 | 2025 | CONCERT ROCK ACADEMY - MUSIC IN THE SCHOOLS |
| NEWBERG-DUNDEE POLICE FOUNDATION | NEWBERG, OR | $10,000 | 2025 | NEWBERG-DUNDEE POLICE DEPARTMENT D.A.R.E. PROGRAM |
| EVERGREEN AVIATION & SPACE MUSEUM | MCMINNVILLE, OR | $10,000 | 2025 | STEAM IN THE SUMMER: AVIATION & GALAXY CAMPS |
| NEWBERG FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | NEWBERG, OR | $10,000 | 2025 | NEWBERG PEACE GARDEN |
| LUTHERAN COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTHWEST | MCMINNVILLE, OR | $10,000 | 2025 | MONTHLY DONOR DRIVE SPRING/SUMMER 2024 |
| ANTONIA CRATER ELEMENTARY PTO | NEWBERG, OR | $10,000 | 2025 | ANTONIA CRATER ELEMENTARY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT |
| NEWBERG PUBLIC SCHOOLS | NEWBERG, OR | $10,000 | 2025 | NEWBERG HIGH SCHOOL RESOURCE ROOM |
| JOYFUL SERVANT LUTHERAN CHURCH | NEWBERG, OR | $10,000 | 2025 | FELLOWSHIP HALL RE-ROOFING PROJECT |
| NEWBERG FISH EMERGENCY SERVICE | NEWBERG, OR | $10,000 | 2025 | HVAC REPLACEMENT |
| NEWBERG-DUNDEE POLICE FOUNDATION | NEWBERG, OR | $9,900 | 2025 | MOBILE EQUIPMENT TRAILER |
| SPECIAL OLYMPICS YAMHILL COUNTY | MCMINNVILLE, OR | $9,700 | 2025 | FACILITIES RENTAL & UNIFORMS |
| NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN CHURCH | NEWBERG, OR | $9,000 | 2025 | SCHOOL SUPPLY/SCHOOL SERVE DAY |
| SAINT BEZZIE'S ART COLLAB | MCMINNVILLE, OR | $8,980 | 2025 | OPENING ST. B'S COMMUNITY ART SPACE |
| PROVOKING HOPE | MCMINNVILLE, OR | $8,500 | 2025 | COMMUNITY RECOVERY TRANSPORT PROJECT |
| FRIENDSVIEW RETIREMENT COMMUNITY | NEWBERG, OR | $7,596 | 2025 | COMMUNITY LANGUAGE PROGRAM |
| TUALATIN VALLEY VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS | TIGARD, OR | $7,500 | 2025 | NEWBERG TOY & JOY |
| IN KIND BOXES | TUALATIN, OR | $6,000 | 2025 | BOXES FOR A FAMILY PLACE RELIEF NURSERY |
| GATHER REPERTORY THEATRE | NEWBERG, OR | $5,500 | 2025 | 2025 SEASON OF SHOWS |
| NEWBERG DOWNTOWN COALITION | NEWBERG, OR | $5,500 | 2025 | NEWBERG PUBLIC ART COUNCIL CAMELLIA TRAIL |
| ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH | NEWBERG, OR | $5,000 | 2025 | MONDAY MEALS SOUP KITCHEN |
VIRGINIA GARCIA MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
$1,000,000NEWBERG WELLNESS CENTER
MV ADVANCEMENTS
$500,000MVA CENTER FOR ADVANCEMENTS
NEWBERG DUNDEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$335,000K-12 CAREER CONNECTED LEARNING SUPPORT
LUTHERAN COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTHWEST
$250,000NEWBERG SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM
NEWBERG DUNDEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$186,000NEWBERG SD TIGER CUBS PRESCHOOL PROGRAM
NEWBERG DUNDEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$170,000BARR MIDDLE SCHOOL IMPLEMENTATION AND NDPS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INITIATIVE
NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
$150,000NORTHWEST CARES
LUTHERAN COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTHWEST
$150,000A FAMILY PLACE
PROVIDENCE NEWBERG HEALTH FOUNDATION
$125,000CONTINUATION FUNDING FOR SCHOOL-BASED PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES
LUTHERAN COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTHWEST
$100,000SAFE FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN
YOUTH SERVICES AT NEWBERG DROP-IN CENTER
CARLTON OBSERVATORY
$55,000CAPACITY BUILDING AND STARLAB ACQUISITION 1
PROVOKING HOPE
$50,000HOPEFUL JOURNEY'S YOUTH PROGRAM AND TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT & EDUCATION
IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITES WHEN WE EMPOWER CHILDREN WITH MUSIC & BOOKS
LOVE INC NEWBERG
$50,000GENERAL SUPPORT - LOVE IN THE NAME OF CHRIST OF THE NEWBERG AREA
REACH NORTHWEST
$40,000FOSTER FAMILY SUPPORT EXPANSION
LUTHERAN COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTHWEST
$25,000PROSPERANDO JUNTOS
NEWBERG DUNDEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$10,800ELEMENTARY MUSIC PROGRAM
NEWBERG ANIMAL SHELTER FRIENDS
$10,680COMMUNITY VACCINE AND CHIP CLINIC
CYCLE YAMHILL COUNTY
$10,000PANTHER CREEK TRAIL SYSTEM
HOMEWARD BOUND PETS HUMANE SOCIETY
$10,000HOMEWARD BOUND PETS NEW SHELTER & OFFICES
NEWBERG DUNDEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$10,000FEDERAL PROGRAMS SUMMER SCHOOL
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION INC
$10,000AFF EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE FUND
RIVER STREET CHURCH OF GOD
$10,000COMMUNITY SUPPER
HOOFPRINTS IN THE SAND HORSE RESCUE
$10,000SAVE THE HORSES
JOYFUL SERVANT LUTHERAN CHURCH
$10,000CHOIR EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT
HAZEL'S HOUSE RESCUE
$10,000COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM
NEWBERG PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$10,000MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL RESOURCE ROOM
CONCERT ROCK ACADOR MUSIC HALL OF FAME
$10,000CONCERT ROCK ACADEMY - MUSIC IN THE SCHOOLS
NEWBERG-DUNDEE POLICE FOUNDATION
$10,000NEWBERG-DUNDEE POLICE DEPARTMENT D.A.R.E. PROGRAM
EVERGREEN AVIATION & SPACE MUSEUM
$10,000STEAM IN THE SUMMER: AVIATION & GALAXY CAMPS
NEWBERG FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
$10,000NEWBERG PEACE GARDEN
LUTHERAN COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTHWEST
$10,000MONTHLY DONOR DRIVE SPRING/SUMMER 2024
ANTONIA CRATER ELEMENTARY PTO
$10,000ANTONIA CRATER ELEMENTARY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
NEWBERG PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$10,000NEWBERG HIGH SCHOOL RESOURCE ROOM
JOYFUL SERVANT LUTHERAN CHURCH
$10,000FELLOWSHIP HALL RE-ROOFING PROJECT
NEWBERG FISH EMERGENCY SERVICE
$10,000HVAC REPLACEMENT
NEWBERG-DUNDEE POLICE FOUNDATION
$9,900MOBILE EQUIPMENT TRAILER
SPECIAL OLYMPICS YAMHILL COUNTY
$9,700FACILITIES RENTAL & UNIFORMS
NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
$9,000SCHOOL SUPPLY/SCHOOL SERVE DAY
SAINT BEZZIE'S ART COLLAB
$8,980OPENING ST. B'S COMMUNITY ART SPACE
PROVOKING HOPE
$8,500COMMUNITY RECOVERY TRANSPORT PROJECT
FRIENDSVIEW RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
$7,596COMMUNITY LANGUAGE PROGRAM
TUALATIN VALLEY VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS
$7,500NEWBERG TOY & JOY
IN KIND BOXES
$6,000BOXES FOR A FAMILY PLACE RELIEF NURSERY
GATHER REPERTORY THEATRE
$5,5002025 SEASON OF SHOWS
NEWBERG DOWNTOWN COALITION
$5,500NEWBERG PUBLIC ART COUNCIL CAMELLIA TRAIL
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
$5,000MONDAY MEALS SOUP KITCHEN