165 foundations fund arts & culture programs in Oregon. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.
These foundations have a track record of funding arts & culture work in Oregon, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.
Live programs funding arts & culture in Oregon that your nonprofit can apply to now.
From Regional Arts & Culture Council
Who can apply: Applicants must be Portland-residing artists or organizations. One category is open to a broad range of applicant types; another is for schools and nonprofit organizations seeking projects serving K-12 students and/or underserved communities.
From Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Who can apply: Organizations working in the funder’s stated pillars may apply; the site references nonprofits, public schools, fire departments, and other community partners. Additional eligibility details are not visible in the provided content.
From James B and Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation
Who can apply: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Fiscal sponsors that are 501(c)(3) organizations may apply on behalf of sponsored programs. Grants are not made directly to individuals or for-profit organizations. Organizations may submit only one application per eligible cycle and may not apply in two consecutive cycles. Organizations funded in two consecutive years must skip an entire year before reapplying. Applications should demonstrate that Foundation support is vital or catalytic, the project is well planned, the organization can execute it, and other support exists or is being secured. Church or seminary construction, annual fundraising drives, galas, similar fundraising events, single artistic events or performances, and endowment support are generally not funded.
From Mabel Y Hughes Charitable Trust Wells Fargo Bank Na
Who can apply: Applicants must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Organizations must operate in Colorado and may apply once per calendar year.
From Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation
Who can apply: Applicants must be organizations exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and publicly supported under Section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3). The Foundation does not provide grants to individuals and will not fund overhead or indirect costs. Projects must fall within the Foundation's current program interests.
Who can apply: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits, including groups represented by a fiscal sponsor, government entities including special districts, or Tribal governments. Only one request per organization is considered. The program prioritizes previous Roundhouse partners and organizations aligned with journalism and storytelling, arts/culture/heritage including libraries, rural fire and emergency services, and food banks or food pantries. Previously funded or paid projects generally cannot be reimbursed.
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| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING | WASHINGTON, DC | $816.5M | — | $179K | A300 | National |
| THE WILLIAM PENN FOUNDATION | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $116.5M | $3.4B | $45K | A40-A99 | Regional |
| BOREALIS PHILANTHROPY | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $37.3M | $78.2M | $85K | A99 | National |
| ALLIED MEDIA PROJECTS INC | DETROIT, MI | $28.7M | $28.9M | $25K | A02 | National |
| FRACTURED ATLAS INC | NEW YORK, NY | $25.6M | $35.4M | $17K | A65 | National |
| NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES | WASHINGTON, DC | $22.2M | $562.9M | $40K | A800 | National |
| AMERICAN JOURNALISM PROJECT INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $18.5M | $66.4M | $238K | A30 | National |
| THE ANDY WARHOL FOUNDATION FOR THE VISUAL ARTS INC | NEW YORK, NY | $17.8M | $391.3M | $50K | A40 | National |
| AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES | NEW YORK, NY | $17.4M | $217M | $76K | A030 | National |
| SIMPSON PSB FUND | ORINDA, CA | $17.4M | $128.4M | $15K | A40 | Local |
| EUGENE V AND CLARE E THAW CHARITABLE TRUST | SANTA FE, NM | $16.1M | $47.4M | $50K | A99 | National |
| NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION INC | ATLANTA, GA | $15.1M | $158.6M | $70K | A50Z | National |
| JOHN SIMON GUGGENHEIM MEMORIAL FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $11M | $383.6M | $35K | A40 - A99 | National |
| UTAH FILM CENTER | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | $9.8M | $8.2M | $71K | A31 | National |
| THEATER LEAGUE INC | KANSAS CITY, MO | $8.7M | $7.3M | $10K | A650 | National |
| THE CENTER FOR EDUCATION REFORM | WASHINGTON, DC | $8.6M | $5.7M | $200K | A33Z | National |
| PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICE | ARLINGTON, VA | $8.2M | $752.8M | $10K | A320 | National |
| OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL ENDOWMENT FUND | ASHLAND, OR | $6.3M | $26.8M | $3.9M | A116 | Local |
| INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FOUNDATION INC | LOS ANGELES, CA | $5.9M | $7.3M | $40K | A310 | National |
| THE KEITH HARING FOUNDATION INC | NEW YORK, NY | $5.8M | $77.8M | $25K | A40 | Local |
| NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS INCORPORATED | BOSTON, MA | $5.4M | $40.3M | $11K | A120 | Regional |
| NATIONAL WRITING PROJECT CORPORATION | BERKELEY, CA | $5.3M | $84K | $35K | A76Z | National |
| THE BROAD ART FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $5.1M | $786.3M | $25K | A51Z | Regional |
| Arts Midwest Incorporated | Minneapolis, MN | $5M | $12M | $20K | A120 | National |
| The Hyams Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | $4.9M | $144.3M | $42K | A99Z | Local |
WASHINGTON, DC
$816.5M
—
$179K
PHILADELPHIA, PA
$116.5M
$3.4B
$45K
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
$37.3M
$78.2M
$85K
DETROIT, MI
$28.7M
$28.9M
$25K
WASHINGTON, DC
$22.2M
$562.9M
$40K
WASHINGTON, DC
$18.5M
$66.4M
$238K
NEW YORK, NY
$17.8M
$391.3M
$50K
NEW YORK, NY
$17.4M
$217M
$76K
SANTA FE, NM
$16.1M
$47.4M
$50K
ATLANTA, GA
$15.1M
$158.6M
$70K
NEW YORK, NY
$11M
$383.6M
$35K
WASHINGTON, DC
$8.6M
$5.7M
$200K
ARLINGTON, VA
$8.2M
$752.8M
$10K
ASHLAND, OR
$6.3M
$26.8M
$3.9M
LOS ANGELES, CA
$5.9M
$7.3M
$40K
NEW YORK, NY
$5.8M
$77.8M
$25K
BOSTON, MA
$5.4M
$40.3M
$11K
BERKELEY, CA
$5.3M
$84K
$35K
LOS ANGELES, CA
$5.1M
$786.3M
$25K
Minneapolis, MN
$5M
$12M
$20K
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