Health care accessCommunity healthHealth disparities / social determinants of healthBehavioral healthBasic needs (food, senior services, child services)
Who They Fund
children & youth (including foster care and at-risk youth)low-income families and individuals experiencing food insecurityseniors / older adultsveteransrural communities and towns (e.g., Warm Springs, Madras, Sisters, Redmond)Latino and other marginalized communities
About St Charles Health System
A $1,025,636 grant to St Charles Foundation in 2024 stands out in St Charles Health System Inc’s recent giving, and it points to a funder that combines very large internal support with a steady stream of community grants across Central Oregon. The foundation’s grantmaking is tied to health care access, community health, health disparities and social determinants of health, behavioral health, and basic needs such as food, senior services, and child services. Recent awards also show support for housing stability, youth programs, veteran quality of life, and local agriculture.
The foundation’s recent portfolio includes $35,000 to Shepherds House for Housing Support Redmond Campus and $30,300 to La Pine Senior Citizen Inc for a Kitchen Upgrade. Other grants show the same health-and-basic-needs orientation in smaller awards, including support for meal programs, child abuse prevention, and community-based physical therapy. Its active programs further confirm that the funder uses both Community Benefit Grants and sponsorship-style support, with a local scope centered on Central Oregon and medically underserved or disadvantaged populations. Grant size in the recent data ranges from small sponsorship-level awards to seven-figure support for St Charles Foundation, showing a mix of institutional support and place-based community investment.
What St Charles Health System Funds
Behavioral health appears as a clear line of support. In 2025, St Charles Health System Inc gave $15,000 to Rimrock Trails Adolescent Tre for drug and alcohol treatment for youth, and $20,000 to Happy Brain Science LLC for loneliness and isolation relief. Those grants sit alongside broader community health work rather than a single-condition strategy.
Basic-needs funding is another consistent theme. The foundation awarded $30,000 to Co Council on Aging for a meal program, then later gave the same organization $15,000 for Meals on Wheels. It also supported High Desert Food and Farm All with $15,500 for access to local, affordable food.
Youth and family services show up in several forms. Madras Aquatic Center Special received $28,790 for after school and summer programs and $20,500 for its Drop-In Voucher Program, while Bend Lapine School District received $22,561 for student services. The foundation also funded The Trust for Public Land for the Madras Community Schoolyard.
How St Charles Health System Gives
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$518K
Total Assets
$1.5B
Total Revenue
$1.3B
Total Expenses
$1.3B
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $8K and $15K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$8K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$15K
Geographic Reach
Local1 state funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
Gordon Steve
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direct service fundingseed funding / program start-upcapacity building / workforce trainingcommunity engagement & advocacy grantsevent & fundraising support
Topics
food security & meal programs (food banks, Meals on Wheels, weekend food)youth services & education (after-school, summer programs, mentoring, schoolyard projects)housing & homelessness supports (safe parking, emergency housing, lodging for families)behavioral health & substance use treatment (youth drug & alcohol treatment, trauma services, peer support)senior services & end-of-life care (senior centers, respite, end-of-life care)veteran quality-of-life programs (community-based PT, quality of life services)community economic development & local agriculture (market support for local farms, diversified local economy, seed-to-table)
Recent grants cluster around the foundation’s typical size range: a 25th percentile of $8,475, median of $10,000, and 75th percentile of $15,000. The distribution is consistent with a grantmaker that uses many modest awards, with occasional larger commitments. The recent list also shows repeated support to some recipients across multiple years, including St Charles Foundation and Co Council on Aging, suggesting ongoing relationships rather than one-time gifts. The foundation is not an individual giving program, and it also makes program-related investments. Community Benefit Grants and Community Sponsorships both accept unsolicited requests, and the small sponsorship grant option is capped at $500.
Where St Charles Health System Makes Grants
Giving is local and entirely Oregon-based in the data provided: 100% of grants went to recipients in Oregon, the foundation’s top state by grant count. Bend appears frequently, including grants to St Charles Foundation, Co Council on Aging, and Destination Rehab. Other recipient cities include Madras, La Pine, Sisters, Redmond, and Sunriver. The active program geography centers on Central Oregon, with coverage specifically naming Deschutes County, Crook County, and Jefferson County.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Charles Health System
What kinds of organizations does St Charles Health System Inc fund?
The foundation supports community programs tied to health care access, community health, health disparities and social determinants of health, behavioral health, and basic needs. Recent grants also include housing support, youth services, senior services, veteran quality-of-life programs, and local food and agriculture projects.
What is the typical grant size?
Typical recent grant sizes are small to mid-sized: the 25th percentile is $8,475, the median is $10,000, and the 75th percentile is $15,000. The recent grants list also includes both smaller sponsorship-style awards and much larger institutional support.
Does the foundation accept unsolicited requests?
Yes. Both Community Benefit Grants and Community Sponsorships accept unsolicited requests. The Community Sponsorship Grants program also offers a small grant request option for requests of $500 or less.
Where does St Charles Health System Inc give?
Its grantmaking is local and concentrated in Oregon. The recipient distribution shows 100% of grants going to Oregon organizations, with Central Oregon, Deschutes County, Crook County, and Jefferson County named in the active program geography.
Are there recurring grantees?
Yes. The recent grants list shows repeated support to some organizations across multiple years, including St Charles Foundation and Co Council on Aging. That pattern suggests ongoing relationships in parts of the portfolio.
Current and upcoming funding from St Charles Health System that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Open nowCloses Oct 31, 2026
IDEA Grant
DiversityEquityInclusion+2 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit entities, demonstrate a direct focus on advancing diversity, equity, inclusion and acceptance within the organization, clearly define the project and population served, and demonstrate innovation aligned with best practices and potential impact.
Deadline: Proposals may be submitted at any time and are reviewed in February, May and October. Submit by February 28, May 31 or October 31 for the corresponding review cycle.
Who can apply: Applicants should focus on unmet needs among underserved or vulnerable populations, define the project and population served, collaborate with St. Charles Health System and other organizations, demonstrate innovation and potential impact, use quality indicators and report outcomes, and plan for self-sufficiency where appropriate.
Deadline: Applications are reviewed three times a year: February, May and October; submission dates are February 28, May 31 and October 31.
Basic needsHealth disparitiesSocial determinants of health+2 more
Who can apply: Applicants should address unmet needs in underserved or vulnerable populations, clearly define the project and population served, collaborate with St. Charles Health System and other organizations, demonstrate innovation and potential impact, measure and report outcomes, and plan for self-sufficiency where appropriate. Organizations must serve Crook, Deschutes or Jefferson counties and have a 501(c)(3) tax ID. Various exclusions apply, including legislative advocacy, endowments, multiple-year commitments, religious doctrine, individual assistance, discriminatory activities and indirect costs.
Deadline: Applications are reviewed three times a year: February, May and October; submission dates are February 28, May 31 and October 31.
Social connectionLoneliness and social isolationCommunity belonging+3 more
Who can apply: Applicants should be nonprofit organizations serving the St. Charles region. Funded projects must offer multiple engagement opportunities throughout the year, explain how target populations will participate, and track unique individuals, returning or new attendees, and participation by target populations. Priority is given to programs serving older adults, youth and marginalized communities.
Deadline: Applications are reviewed three times a year: February, May and October; submission dates are February 28, May 31 and October 31.
Community healthHealth-related projectsCommunity benefit
Who can apply: Applicants should be 501(c)(3) organizations serving Crook, Deschutes or Jefferson counties. Requests should complement St. Charles Health System’s mission and may not benefit a specific person or family, support legislative advocacy, endowments, multiple-year commitments, religious doctrine, field trips, sports teams, or indirect costs.
Deadline: Reviewed on the second Tuesday of every month.
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.
