About Multnomah Athletic Foundation
Enable and inspire youth participation through athletics and education by providing community grants and scholarships that increase access to athletic opportunities and support student athletes.
Focus Areas
youth sportsathleticsscholarshipsorganizational capacity / operationscapital/equipment for youth athletic programs
Who They Fund
underserved youthgirls and gender-expansive youthchildren experiencing homelessness / students in transitional schoolselementary school–aged youth / neighborhood (Parkrose) youth
Funding Style
direct service / program deliverycapacity building for organizations
About Multnomah Athletic Foundation
A defining feature of Multnomah Athletic Foundation’s grantmaking is its steady support for youth athletics in the Portland metro area, especially programs that expand access for underserved young people. In the recent grants list, the largest awards went to Parrott Creek Child & Family Services for the Parrott Creek Athletic Enrichment Program, including $10,000 in 2023 and $8,100 in 2024, showing repeat support for the same youth-serving effort. The foundation also backed Adelante Mujeres for Chicas Youth Development Soccer Academy and AC Portland for a volleyball pilot and sport expansion for girls and gender-expansive youth, which points to a focus on organized sports as a pathway to participation and inclusion. Other grants supported summer camps, soccer, basketball, and PE for children experiencing homelessness, suggesting that the foundation funds both structured athletic programming and broader physical activity access. Alongside these community grants, it maintains scholarship programs for student athletes and employees of the Multnomah Athletic Club, linking athletics with postsecondary access and workforce development. The pattern is local, program-oriented, and centered on youth development through sport and education.
What Multnomah Athletic Foundation Funds
Youth sports programming appears across several named grants. The foundation gave $8,750 to Adelante Mujeres for Chicas Youth Development Soccer Academy, $8,750 to AC Portland for volleyball pilot and sport expansion for girls and gender-expansive youth, and $7,250 to Portland Community Football Club for providing high quality soccer to underserved youth. Basketball is another recurring thread: Elevate Oregon received $8,000 for healthy summer connection in Parkrose through activity and basketball camps, and $5,100 for an elementary school basketball league building community and fitness in Parkrose. The foundation also supported physical activity beyond team sports, including $6,500 to Community Transitional School for PE for children experiencing homelessness at Community Transitional School. These grants show a mix of direct service, seasonal programming, and access for specific youth groups.
How Multnomah Athletic Foundation Gives
The typical grant size is tightly clustered: p25 is $6,040, median is $7,125, and p75 is $8,000. Recent grants also show repeat support for the same recipient across years, including Parrott Creek Child & Family Services and Elevate Oregon. The foundation is classified as a regular funder, not a DAF, and it does not fund individuals. Several active programs accept unsolicited applications, including community grants and scholarship programs, which indicates a mix of open and named opportunities. Grantmaking is local and entirely in Oregon.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$97K
Total Assets
$3.8M
Total Revenue
$374K
Total Expenses
$525K
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $6K and $8K, with a median of $7K.
25th Percentile
$6K
Median
$7K
75th Percentile
$8K
Geographic Reach
Local1 state funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
SARAH BURCZAK
Accepts unsolicited proposals
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