Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation Trust
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About Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation Trust
To ensure nonprofits have the resources, trust, flexibility, and collaboration needed to serve people and communities in meaningful ways, with a focus on Oregon.
Focus Areas
Responsive EssentialsCollective LearningVibrant CommunityFood and daily needsHousing and household stabilityHealth and mental well-beingEducation and mentorshipArts and creativityCultural identity and resilienceEconomic inclusion and opportunityYouth development
Who They Fund
LGBTQ seniorsLatino communities / Spanish‑speaking populations
About Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation Trust
Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation Trust’s recent giving shows a strong tilt toward Oregon institutions, with 80% of grants going to recipients in the foundation’s headquarters state. The trust funds education, community support, arts and creativity, health and well-being, food security, housing stability, and youth enrichment, and its largest recent gifts show how those priorities translate into practice. In 2025, Holla School received $450,000 for general operating support, while Adelante Mujeres received $350,000 in 2024 and another $250,000 in 2025. The trust also made a $350,000 general operating grant to Dougy Center the National Grief Center for Children and Families in Portland and a $325,000 restricted program grant to De La Salle North Catholic High School for STEAM pathways. Other major gifts support schools, family services, and community organizations across Oregon and nearby Washington, including capital, operating, and program-specific awards. The pattern suggests a funder that backs both day-to-day organizational capacity and defined projects tied to education, youth, and community well-being.
What Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation Trust Funds
Education is a visible priority. The trust awarded $300,000 to Victory Academy for general operating support and $170,000 to Gonzaga University for the Dave Bany Scholarship Program. Youth-serving organizations also appear repeatedly, including $215,000 to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oregon and $160,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest for general operating support. Community and cultural infrastructure is another theme. Latino Network received $180,000 to build La Plaza Esperanza, described as a culturally specific Latino community hub, and $200,000 in 2025 for other mixed-use support. Arts, creativity, and access show up as well: Omsi received $250,000 for the Fab Lab + OMSI Digital Learning Initiative, and Phame Academy received $200,000 for mixed-use support.
How Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation Trust Gives
Typical awards cluster around $9,250 at the 25th percentile, $25,000 at the median, and $40,000 at the 75th percentile, but the recent list also includes several six-figure grants. The trust uses a mix of general operating support, restricted program funding, capital campaigns, and mixed-use gifts. Recurring support is common: Adelante Mujeres, Latino Network, and Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington each appear in multiple years, and the trust has also made repeated grants to organizations such as Dougy Center, the Red Door Project, and Holla School. The foundation is classified as a regular funder and funds individuals.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$20.5M
Total Assets
$374.9M
Total Revenue
$6.8M
Total Expenses
$23.9M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $9K and $40K, with a median of $25K.
25th Percentile
$9K
Median
$25K
75th Percentile
$40K
Geographic Reach
Local18 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
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