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    Ocf Joseph E Weston Public Foundation

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    Portland, ORWebsite

    About Ocf Joseph E Weston Public Foundation

    A foundation that awards grants for charitable purposes in the state of Oregon.

    Focus Areas

    charitable purposesgeneral operating support

    Who They Fund

    K–12 students (including OST participants)College and higher-education studentsYouth involved with child welfare systemsChildren, adolescents, and families affected by mental health/substance useCommunity members served by parks and recreational programsAt-risk youth targeted by violence-prevention programs

    Funding Style

    direct service / programmatic supportcapacity building

    About Ocf Joseph E Weston Public Foundation

    OCF Joseph E Weston Public Foundation’s recent giving is marked by large, repeated support for Catholic education and related institutions in Oregon. Three grants to the Archdiocese of Portland alone reached $3.49 million in 2025, $3.21 million in 2024, and $2.94 million in 2023 for adult education. The foundation also made multi-year commitments to Central Catholic High School, including $1.58 million in both 2024 and 2025 and $1.48 million in 2023 for different programs. Similar patterns appear across other schools and faith-linked organizations in Portland, Salem, Milwaukie, and Monmouth. That mix shows a grantmaker working through recurring relationships rather than one-off awards. Its portfolio is not limited to classroom support: recent grants also include human services, housing, religion, parks and recreation, and youth mentoring. The overall picture is of a public charity making substantial, local grants for charitable purposes in Oregon, with a strong emphasis on education institutions and organizations serving children, students, and families.

    What Ocf Joseph E Weston Public Foundation Funds

    In education, the foundation backed multiple school levels and postsecondary pathways. It gave $384,250 in 2025 to La Salle Catholic College Preparatory for K12 Education and $247,150 in 2024 to the same school for Higher Education. St Mary's Academy - Portland received $344,750 in 2025 for K12 Education and $344,750 in 2024 for Higher Education, showing support across student stages. The foundation also funded system-level work, including $300,000 in 2023 to Willamette Education Service District for K12 Education. Beyond schools, it supported youth programming with $495,000 in 2023 to Catholic Youth Organization for OST and Mentoring. It also made a $548,000 grant in 2025 to Society of St Vincent de Paul Portland Council for Human Services, and $276,500 in 2025 to Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary US-Ontario Province for Housing.

    How Ocf Joseph E Weston Public Foundation Gives

    Typical grant size is in the mid five figures: p25 is $15,000, median is $20,500, and p75 is $35,900. The recent grants list also shows a set of much larger, repeated awards, including multi-year support to the same recipients across 2023 to 2025. That pattern points to recurring relationships rather than isolated gifts. The foundation is a public charity with a mixed community foundation classification, and it makes grants for charitable purposes rather than individuals. The portfolio also includes multi-year grants and direct service or programmatic support, alongside capacity-building support.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $23.3M

    Total Assets

    $637.5M

    Total Revenue

    $10.4M

    Total Expenses

    $27.1M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $15K and $36K, with a median of $21K.

    25th Percentile

    $15K

    Median

    $21K

    75th Percentile

    $36K

    Geographic Reach

    Local9 states funded

    About 95% of grants go to recipients in OR.

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    K–12 education (academic support and enrichment)Higher education access, retention, and successOut-of-school time (OST) programs and mentoringMental health and substance abuse services for youth and familiesViolence prevention and child welfare interventionsPhysical health, recreation, and parks-based programmingCivic engagement and educational entertainment

    Where Ocf Joseph E Weston Public Foundation Makes Grants

    Giving is heavily concentrated in Oregon: 95% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state, and the top state by grant count is OR. Recent recipients are clustered in Portland, Salem, Milwaukie, Beaverton, Monmouth, and Maryhurst. Portland appears most often, including grants to the Archdiocese of Portland, Central Catholic High School, and Society of St Vincent de Paul Portland Council. Grants also reach Salem-based recipients such as Blanchet Catholic School and Queen of Peace School, with additional awards in Milwaukie and Monmouth. All recorded recipient grants in the provided distribution are in the United States.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Ocf Joseph E Weston Public Foundation

    What kinds of organizations does OCF Joseph E Weston Public Foundation support most often?

    The recent grants list shows a strong emphasis on education-related organizations, especially Catholic schools and related institutions. It also includes human services, housing, religion, parks and recreation, and youth mentoring. The beneficiary list points to K–12 students, college students, youth in child welfare systems, and children and families affected by mental health or substance use.

    How large are the foundation’s typical grants?

    Typical awards are relatively modest compared with the largest recent gifts: p25 is $15,000, median grant size is $20,500, and p75 is $35,900. The recent list also contains much larger multi-year awards, showing that the foundation uses both smaller grants and substantial institutional support.

    Does the foundation give mostly in Oregon?

    Yes. Oregon is the top state by grant count, and 95% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. The recipient cities in the recent list are all in Oregon, with Portland appearing especially often alongside Salem, Milwaukie, Beaverton, Monmouth, and Maryhurst.

    Does OCF Joseph E Weston Public Foundation appear to fund the same organizations more than once?

    Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years in the recent grants list. Examples include the Archdiocese of Portland in 2023, 2024, and 2025; Central Catholic High School in 2023, 2024, and 2025; and St Mary's Academy - Portland in 2023, 2024, and 2025.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

    Open Grant Opportunities

    Current and upcoming funding from Ocf Joseph E Weston Public Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

    Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $5K – $100K

    OCF Joseph E. Weston Public Foundation Grants

    EducationYouthChildren and families+9 more

    Who can apply: Applicant must be in good standing with the IRS, retain 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and charity classification, and if providing charitable services in Oregon or Southwest Washington, be registered with the Oregon Department of Justice. Applicant must conform to the established mission of the Weston Foundation.

    Deadline: Annual application window: July 1 to September 1; reviewed in fall; decisions in early December.

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    Opening soonCloses Sep 1, 2026Award: $50K – $100K

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    Who can apply: Capital campaign requests are limited in number and scope. Priority is given to projects that have already secured at least 75% of their overall campaign goal. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the Foundation before submitting a capital request.

    Deadline: Capital requests are considered during the annual July 1 to September 1 application window.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    Archdiocese of PortlandPortland, OR$3,487,6082025Adult Education
    Central Catholic High SchoolPortland, OR$1,575,0002025Higher Education
    Society of St Vincent de Paul Portland CouncilPortland, OR$548,0002025Human Services
    La Salle Catholic College PreparatoryMilwaukie, OR$384,2502025K12 Education
    St Mary's Academy - PortlandPortland, OR$344,7502025K12 Education
    Sisters of St Mary of Oregon FoundationBeaverton, OR$278,5002025K12 Education
    Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary US-Ontario ProvinceMaryhurst, OR$276,5002025Housing
    Blanchet Catholic SchoolSalem, OR$227,7502025K12 Education
    De La Salle North Catholic High SchoolPortland, OR$200,2502025K12 Education
    Western Oregon University Development FoundationMonmouth, OR$200,0002025Higher Education
    SnowCap Community CharitiesFairview, OR$187,0002025Human Services
    Jesuit High SchoolPortland, OR$176,2502025K12 Education
    Albertina Kerr CentersPortland, OR$172,5002025Mental Health and Substance Abuse
    Blanchet House of HospitalityPortland, OR$158,5002025Human Services
    Catholic Charities of OregonPortland, OR$144,5002025Human Services
    Open SchoolPortland, OR$142,5002025K12 Education
    Volunteers of AmericaPortland, OR$135,0002025Civic Engagement
    Trillium Family ServicesPortland, OR$132,5002025Mental Health and Substance Abuse
    Portland Community College FoundationPortland, OR$129,5002025Higher Education
    Regis St Mary Catholic SchoolStayton, OR$128,7502025K12 Education
    Catholic Youth OrganizationPortland, OR$127,0002025OST and Mentoring
    LifeWorks NWPortland, OR$122,5002025Mental Health and Substance Abuse
    Oregon Museum of Science and IndustryPortland, OR$116,5002025Educational Entertainment
    Portland Adventist AcademyPortland, OR$112,5002025K12 Education
    Portland Rescue MissionPortland, OR$111,5002025Housing
    YMCA of Columbia-WillamettePortland, OR$111,0002025Parks and Recreation
    Parrott Creek Child & Family ServicesOregon City, OR$107,0002025Violence Prevention
    Providence St Vincent Medical FoundationPortland, OR$106,5002025Physical Health
    Morrison Child & Family ServicesPortland, OR$106,5002025Mental Health and Substance Abuse
    Clackamas Community College FoundationOregon City, OR$105,0002025Adult Education
    St Anthony Catholic Church and SchoolTigard, OR$100,0002025Religion
    Janus Youth ProgramsPortland, OR$98,5002025Child Welfare
    Meals on Wheels PeoplePortland, OR$95,5002025Human Services
    Ecumenical Ministries of OregonPortland, OR$95,5002025Housing
    Providence Portland Medical FoundationPortland, OR$95,5002025Physical Health
    Mt Hood Community College FoundationGresham, OR$94,5002025Higher Education
    Portland Christian SchoolsPortland, OR$93,7502025K12 Education
    American Diabetes Association Pacific NorthwestMerrifield, VA$90,5002025Physical Health
    Community Action of Washington CountyHillsboro, OR$90,5002025Human Services
    St Andrew Nativity SchoolPortland, OR$90,0002025K12 Education
    Impact NWPortland, OR$85,0002025Human Services
    CareOregon IncPortland, OR$85,0002025Physical Health
    Habitat for Humanity Portland RegionPortland, OR$84,5002025Housing
    Salvation Army Cascade DivisionHappy Valley, OR$84,5002025Human Services
    Boys & Girls Clubs of PortlandPortland, OR$84,5002025OST and Mentoring
    Maybelle Center for CommunityPortland, OR$82,5002025Human Services
    Oregon Food BankPortland, OR$79,5002025Human Services
    Edison High SchoolPortland, OR$74,5002025K12 Education
    Our Children OregonPortland, OR$74,5002025Child Welfare
    Lutheran Community Services NorthwestSeattle, WA$74,5002025Human Services

    Archdiocese of Portland

    $3,487,608
    Portland, OR2025

    Adult Education

    Central Catholic High School

    $1,575,000
    Portland, OR2025

    Higher Education

    Society of St Vincent de Paul Portland Council

    $548,000
    Portland, OR2025

    Human Services

    La Salle Catholic College Preparatory

    $384,250
    Milwaukie, OR2025

    K12 Education

    St Mary's Academy - Portland

    $344,750
    Portland, OR2025

    K12 Education

    Sisters of St Mary of Oregon Foundation

    $278,500
    Beaverton, OR2025

    K12 Education

    Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary US-Ontario Province

    $276,500
    Maryhurst, OR2025

    Housing

    Blanchet Catholic School

    $227,750
    Salem, OR2025

    K12 Education

    De La Salle North Catholic High School

    $200,250
    Portland, OR2025

    K12 Education

    Western Oregon University Development Foundation

    $200,000
    Monmouth, OR2025

    Higher Education

    SnowCap Community Charities

    $187,000
    Fairview, OR2025

    Human Services

    Jesuit High School

    $176,250
    Portland, OR2025

    K12 Education

    Albertina Kerr Centers

    $172,500
    Portland, OR2025

    Mental Health and Substance Abuse

    Blanchet House of Hospitality

    $158,500
    Portland, OR2025

    Human Services

    Catholic Charities of Oregon

    $144,500
    Portland, OR2025

    Human Services

    Open School

    $142,500
    Portland, OR2025

    K12 Education

    Volunteers of America

    $135,000
    Portland, OR2025

    Civic Engagement

    Trillium Family Services

    $132,500
    Portland, OR2025

    Mental Health and Substance Abuse

    Portland Community College Foundation

    $129,500
    Portland, OR2025

    Higher Education

    Regis St Mary Catholic School

    $128,750
    Stayton, OR2025

    K12 Education

    Catholic Youth Organization

    $127,000
    Portland, OR2025

    OST and Mentoring

    LifeWorks NW

    $122,500
    Portland, OR2025

    Mental Health and Substance Abuse

    Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

    $116,500
    Portland, OR2025

    Educational Entertainment

    Portland Adventist Academy

    $112,500
    Portland, OR2025

    K12 Education

    Portland Rescue Mission

    $111,500
    Portland, OR2025

    Housing

    YMCA of Columbia-Willamette

    $111,000
    Portland, OR2025

    Parks and Recreation

    Parrott Creek Child & Family Services

    $107,000
    Oregon City, OR2025

    Violence Prevention

    Providence St Vincent Medical Foundation

    $106,500
    Portland, OR2025

    Physical Health

    Morrison Child & Family Services

    $106,500
    Portland, OR2025

    Mental Health and Substance Abuse

    Clackamas Community College Foundation

    $105,000
    Oregon City, OR2025

    Adult Education

    St Anthony Catholic Church and School

    $100,000
    Tigard, OR2025

    Religion

    Janus Youth Programs

    $98,500
    Portland, OR2025

    Child Welfare

    Meals on Wheels People

    $95,500
    Portland, OR2025

    Human Services

    Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon

    $95,500
    Portland, OR2025

    Housing

    Providence Portland Medical Foundation

    $95,500
    Portland, OR2025

    Physical Health

    Mt Hood Community College Foundation

    $94,500
    Gresham, OR2025

    Higher Education

    Portland Christian Schools

    $93,750
    Portland, OR2025

    K12 Education

    American Diabetes Association Pacific Northwest

    $90,500
    Merrifield, VA2025

    Physical Health

    Community Action of Washington County

    $90,500
    Hillsboro, OR2025

    Human Services

    St Andrew Nativity School

    $90,000
    Portland, OR2025

    K12 Education

    Impact NW

    $85,000
    Portland, OR2025

    Human Services

    CareOregon Inc

    $85,000
    Portland, OR2025

    Physical Health

    Habitat for Humanity Portland Region

    $84,500
    Portland, OR2025

    Housing

    Salvation Army Cascade Division

    $84,500
    Happy Valley, OR2025

    Human Services

    Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland

    $84,500
    Portland, OR2025

    OST and Mentoring

    Maybelle Center for Community

    $82,500
    Portland, OR2025

    Human Services

    Oregon Food Bank

    $79,500
    Portland, OR2025

    Human Services

    Edison High School

    $74,500
    Portland, OR2025

    K12 Education

    Our Children Oregon

    $74,500
    Portland, OR2025

    Child Welfare

    Lutheran Community Services Northwest

    $74,500
    Seattle, WA2025

    Human Services