About Rask Memorial Fund
Make college possible for more Oregonians. Our volunteer-run foundation puts donations directly into the hands of Oregon youth so they can pursue their dreams through education.
Focus Areas
higher education / scholarshipsK-12 support programscommunity outreach
Who They Fund
students (unspecified level or demographic)
Funding Style
direct financial support to individualsrestricted scholarships/fellowshipsindividual-level tuition assistance
Topics
general postsecondary scholarship supportundergraduate and/or graduate tuition fundingmerit- or need-based scholarship awards
About Rask Memorial Fund
A recurring pattern in Rask Memorial Fund’s recent giving is annual scholarship support for Oregon students, with grants repeatedly going to colleges, high schools, and community-based education partners. The fund’s named college-scholarship program is paired with direct donations to organizations serving at-risk youth, which gives the foundation a mix of tuition support and community outreach. Recent awards show that the fund works through a small set of Oregon institutions rather than a broad national portfolio. Clackamas Community College Foundation received $15,000 in 2025 for general scholarship support, while Portland Community College Foundation received $10,000 in 2025 for the same purpose. De La Salle North Catholic Hs also appears multiple times in the recent-grants list, including $15,000 awards in 2023, 2024, and 2025. The foundation’s structure is volunteer-run, and its grantmaking is tied closely to education access for Oregon youth. Alongside college scholarships, it funds community outreach and organizational grants for schools, learning centers, shelters, and youth-focused nonprofits. The result is a funder profile centered on education, tuition assistance, and local youth support in Oregon.
What Rask Memorial Fund Funds
Higher education is the clearest throughline in the fund’s grantmaking. In 2025, Rask Memorial Fund gave $15,000 to Clackamas Community College Foundation for general scholarship support and $10,000 to Portland Community College Foundation for the same purpose. Its support also reaches secondary education. De La Salle North Catholic Hs received general scholarship grants of $15,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025, showing a repeated relationship with a Portland school. Beyond tuition assistance, the foundation funds youth-serving community organizations. Mt Scott Learning Center received $10,000 in 2023, $10,000 in 2024, and $10,000 in 2025, and Community Transitional School received $10,000 in 2025. These awards fit the fund’s community outreach programs, which include support for education, shelter and basic needs, and arts-related organizations in Oregon.
How Rask Memorial Fund Gives
Typical grant size clusters tightly around a small number of award levels: the 25th percentile is $10,000, the median is $10,000, and the 75th percentile is $15,000. Recent grants show repeated support to the same organizations across multiple years, including De La Salle North Catholic Hs and Mt Scott Learning Center, which points to ongoing relationships rather than one-off gifts. The fund is volunteer-run and does not fund individuals directly; its scholarships and outreach grants go to institutions and community organizations.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$60K
Total Assets
$1.5M
Total Revenue
$141K
Total Expenses
$84K
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $10K and $15K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$15K
Geographic Reach
Local1 state funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
KAYLA AALBERG
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