A foundation that awards grants for charitable purposes in the state of Oregon.
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.
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.
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.
$23.3M
$637.5M
$10.4M
$27.1M
Most grants fall between $15K and $36K, with a median of $21K.
25th Percentile
$15K
Median
$21K
75th Percentile
$36K
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Ocf Joseph E Weston Public Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Qualifying 501(c)(3) charitable organizations in Oregon or southwest Washington. Matching funds must be raised from individuals; gifts from other established foundations are not eligible for matching.
Deadline: July 1-September 1 annually.
Who can apply: Qualifying 501(c)(3) charitable organizations located in Oregon or southwest Washington. Applicants must be in good standing with the IRS and retain 501(c)(3) status.
Deadline: July 1-September 1 annually.
Who can apply: Recognized 501(c)(3) organizations that have reached approximately 90-95% of their stated fundraising goal within the specified time period. The total Weston Foundation grant, including earlier grants, will not exceed the applicable percentage of the project fundraising goal.
Deadline: July 1-September 1 annually.
Who can apply: Qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations must address the Weston Foundation mission, present a clear and feasible plan to reach a new sustainable level of function and support within a few years, demonstrate board-level commitment, and have a strong track record of past success. The project must align with the foundation's mission and be completed within 24 months.
Deadline: July 1–September 1 annually; the next application deadline is September 1, 2027.
Who can apply: Qualified 501(c)(3) charitable organizations serving Oregon or southwest Washington may be considered. Priority is given to projects that have already secured at least 75% of their overall campaign goal. Capital grants generally cannot fund real estate purchases or capital improvements to owned real estate unless the space is required to fulfill the applicant's goals.
Deadline: Capital requests follow the Weston Foundation's annual application window of July 1 through September 1.
Who can apply: Applicants must generally be qualified nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organizations located in Oregon or southwest Washington. The foundation does not authorize grants to governmental agencies or the arts, except for nominal grants for transportation and financial assistance. New applicants must submit an application; applications outside the annual window are considered only by invitation from a board member or OCF staff. Unrestricted operating grants may not exceed 18% of the applicant organization's annual operating budget. Capital campaign requests are prioritized for projects that have secured at least 75% of their overall campaign goal.
Deadline: July 1–September 1 annually; review and approval occur in the fall, with funding decisions in early December. The next rolled-forward application deadline is September 1, 2027.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archdiocese of Portland | Portland, OR | $3,487,608 | 2025 | Adult Education |
| Central Catholic High School | Portland, OR | $1,575,000 | 2025 | Higher Education |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul Portland Council | Portland, OR | $548,000 | 2025 | Human Services |
| La Salle Catholic College Preparatory | Milwaukie, OR | $384,250 | 2025 | K12 Education |
| St Mary's Academy - Portland | Portland, OR | $344,750 | 2025 | K12 Education |
| Sisters of St Mary of Oregon Foundation | Beaverton, OR | $278,500 | 2025 | K12 Education |
| Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary US-Ontario Province | Maryhurst, OR | $276,500 | 2025 | Housing |
| Blanchet Catholic School | Salem, OR | $227,750 | 2025 | K12 Education |
| De La Salle North Catholic High School | Portland, OR | $200,250 | 2025 | K12 Education |
| Western Oregon University Development Foundation | Monmouth, OR | $200,000 | 2025 | Higher Education |
| SnowCap Community Charities | Fairview, OR | $187,000 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Jesuit High School | Portland, OR | $176,250 | 2025 | K12 Education |
| Albertina Kerr Centers | Portland, OR | $172,500 | 2025 | Mental Health and Substance Abuse |
| Blanchet House of Hospitality | Portland, OR | $158,500 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Catholic Charities of Oregon | Portland, OR | $144,500 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Open School | Portland, OR | $142,500 | 2025 | K12 Education |
| Volunteers of America | Portland, OR | $135,000 | 2025 | Civic Engagement |
| Trillium Family Services | Portland, OR | $132,500 | 2025 | Mental Health and Substance Abuse |
| Portland Community College Foundation | Portland, OR | $129,500 | 2025 | Higher Education |
| Regis St Mary Catholic School | Stayton, OR | $128,750 | 2025 | K12 Education |
| Catholic Youth Organization | Portland, OR | $127,000 | 2025 | OST and Mentoring |
| LifeWorks NW | Portland, OR | $122,500 | 2025 | Mental Health and Substance Abuse |
| Oregon Museum of Science and Industry | Portland, OR | $116,500 | 2025 | Educational Entertainment |
| Portland Adventist Academy | Portland, OR | $112,500 | 2025 | K12 Education |
| Portland Rescue Mission | Portland, OR | $111,500 | 2025 | Housing |
| YMCA of Columbia-Willamette | Portland, OR | $111,000 | 2025 | Parks and Recreation |
| Parrott Creek Child & Family Services | Oregon City, OR | $107,000 | 2025 | Violence Prevention |
| Morrison Child & Family Services | Portland, OR | $106,500 | 2025 | Mental Health and Substance Abuse |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Foundation | Portland, OR | $106,500 | 2025 | Physical Health |
| Clackamas Community College Foundation | Oregon City, OR | $105,000 | 2025 | Adult Education |
| St Anthony Catholic Church and School | Tigard, OR | $100,000 | 2025 | Religion |
| Janus Youth Programs | Portland, OR | $98,500 | 2025 | Child Welfare |
| Providence Portland Medical Foundation | Portland, OR | $95,500 | 2025 | Physical Health |
| Meals on Wheels People | Portland, OR | $95,500 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon | Portland, OR | $95,500 | 2025 | Housing |
| Mt Hood Community College Foundation | Gresham, OR | $94,500 | 2025 | Higher Education |
| Portland Christian Schools | Portland, OR | $93,750 | 2025 | K12 Education |
| American Diabetes Association Pacific Northwest | Merrifield, VA | $90,500 | 2025 | Physical Health |
| Community Action of Washington County | Hillsboro, OR | $90,500 | 2025 | Human Services |
| St Andrew Nativity School | Portland, OR | $90,000 | 2025 | K12 Education |
| Impact NW | Portland, OR | $85,000 | 2025 | Human Services |
| CareOregon Inc | Portland, OR | $85,000 | 2025 | Physical Health |
| Habitat for Humanity Portland Region | Portland, OR | $84,500 | 2025 | Housing |
| Salvation Army Cascade Division | Happy Valley, OR | $84,500 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland | Portland, OR | $84,500 | 2025 | OST and Mentoring |
| Maybelle Center for Community | Portland, OR | $82,500 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Oregon Food Bank | Portland, OR | $79,500 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Lutheran Community Services Northwest | Seattle, WA | $74,500 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Our Children Oregon | Portland, OR | $74,500 | 2025 | Child Welfare |
| Edison High School | Portland, OR | $74,500 | 2025 | K12 Education |
Archdiocese of Portland
$3,487,608Adult Education
Central Catholic High School
$1,575,000Higher Education
La Salle Catholic College Preparatory
$384,250K12 Education
St Mary's Academy - Portland
$344,750K12 Education
Sisters of St Mary of Oregon Foundation
$278,500K12 Education
Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary US-Ontario Province
$276,500Housing
De La Salle North Catholic High School
$200,250K12 Education
Jesuit High School
$176,250K12 Education
Catholic Charities of Oregon
$144,500Human Services
Regis St Mary Catholic School
$128,750K12 Education
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry
$116,500Educational Entertainment
Portland Adventist Academy
$112,500K12 Education
Portland Rescue Mission
$111,500Housing
St Anthony Catholic Church and School
$100,000Religion
Meals on Wheels People
$95,500Human Services
Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon
$95,500Housing
Mt Hood Community College Foundation
$94,500Higher Education
Portland Christian Schools
$93,750K12 Education
St Andrew Nativity School
$90,000K12 Education
CareOregon Inc
$85,000Physical Health
Salvation Army Cascade Division
$84,500Human Services