To improve the lives of all Oregonians through the power of philanthropy.
The Oregon Community Foundation channels large, recurring resources into Oregon housing, education, civic participation, and basic-needs work. In the recent grants list, the largest award goes to Family Promise of Tualatin Valley in Tigard for $10,549,192, followed by major support for Hollis Foundation in Portland at $8,619,747 and College Housing Northwest in Portland at $7,592,685. Those grants sit alongside multi-million-dollar awards to Oregon Consumer Justice, Oregon State University Foundation, and Oregon Health And Science University Foundation, showing a portfolio that reaches from housing stability to higher education and public-serving institutions. The foundation also manages program areas such as Project Turnkey, scholarship funding, and community grants for local solutions, which helps explain why its grantmaking touches both direct service delivery and organizational support. It is a mixed community foundation with program-related investments and a broad statewide footprint across Oregon.
Housing is one of the clearest themes in the recent grants. The Oregon Community Foundation gave $5,278,756 to Northwest Coastal Housing in Newport and $4,781,730 to Mid Columbia Community Action Council in The Dalles, both marked for housing. Education appears in several forms: the foundation awarded $5,347,299 to Oregon State University Foundation in Corvallis for higher education, and $1,787,351 to Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde in Grand Ronde for K-12 education. Civic participation also shows up in the recent list, including $2,740,858 to Urban League of Portland and $2,379,938 to Four Way Community Foundation, both coded for civic engagement. Human services are another visible strand, with grants to Helping Hands Re-Entry Outreach Centers in Seaside, Alternative Youth Activities in Coos Bay, Oregon Food Bank in Portland, and Native American Youth & Family Center in Portland.
Typical grants are in the mid-five-figure range: the p25 is $12,400, the median is $26,200, and the p75 is $60,000. At the same time, the recent grants list shows a small number of very large awards, including several in the millions. The foundation is a mixed community foundation, so its giving combines competitive funds, named funds, and program administration. Recipients also appear across multiple years in the recent list, including Oregon Consumer Justice, Oregon State University Foundation, and Oregon Health And Science University Foundation, which suggests repeated support for some organizations rather than one-time-only grants. Some active programs accept unsolicited applications, including community grants and several named funds.
$190.7M
$3.3B
$293.7M
$223.5M
Most grants fall between $12K and $60K, with a median of $26K.
25th Percentile
$12K
Median
$26K
75th Percentile
$60K
Lisa Mensah
CEO/Asst Secretary/Treasurer
Sign up for a free Kindora account to access AI-generated insights into this funder's giving patterns, decision-makers, and fit signals.
Get Started FreeFree Kindora accounts unlock side-by-side comparisons with foundations that share this funder's focus areas and giving profile.
Get Started FreeSign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits this funder, get an AI-generated pitch, and unlock similar foundations.
Grantmaking is overwhelmingly in Oregon: 83% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state, and the top giving state is Oregon. Recent awards cluster in Portland, with additional grants in Tigard, Corvallis, Newport, The Dalles, Ontario, Salem, Astoria, Grants Pass, Grand Ronde, Chiloquin, Seaside, Coos Bay, and the Willamette and Columbia river regions. The recent grants list also includes recipients outside Oregon, including Oakland, Los Angeles, and Seattle, but the overall portfolio is local and Oregon-centered.
The recent grants and active programs show support for housing, education, civic engagement, human services, arts and culture, economic opportunity, and emergency response. Examples include housing providers, universities, tribal organizations, arts institutions, and community action agencies.
The typical grant size is $12,400 at the 25th percentile, $26,200 at the median, and $60,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent grants list also includes much larger awards in the millions for some organizations.
Most grants go to Oregon recipients, which account for 83% of grants in the data. The top giving state is Oregon, and recent awards are concentrated in cities such as Portland, Tigard, Corvallis, Newport, and The Dalles.
Yes. Several organizations appear more than once in the recent grants list, including Oregon Consumer Justice, Oregon State University Foundation, and Oregon Health And Science University Foundation, showing repeated support across years.
Yes. Active programs such as Community Grants, OCF Grants, Small Business Entrepreneurs Support Grants, Scholarships, and several named funds are listed as accepting unsolicited applications. Other programs, such as Project Turnkey and disaster grants, are not open to unsolicited applications.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Oregon Community Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Black-led, Black-serving organizations across Oregon.
Deadline: Application window: September 14-October 5, 2026.
Who can apply: Projects/programs preserving and protecting Oregon's historic trails.
Deadline: Next application window September 1-October 15, 2025.
Who can apply: Capital development and renovation of parks and recreation facilities in Northwest Portland.
Deadline: September 15-November 1, 2025.
Who can apply: Organizations working to improve or maintain housing for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Deadline: Currently accepting applications; no fixed deadline stated.
Administered by Meyer Memorial Trust
Who can apply: Organizations and coalitions working in Oregon on immigrant and refugee issues may apply. The 2023 focused call prioritized organizations already engaged in later-stage movement-building work. Organizations addressing basic needs, wraparound services, and legal support may apply through the collaborative's general funding opportunity.
Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
Who can apply: Organizations and programs improving the lives of underserved youth in Baker County and North Powder.
Deadline: December 2-January 16 at 5 PM.
Track these deadlines, get reminders, and see how well your nonprofit fits — free with a Kindora account.
Create a free accountDeadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Consumer Justice | Portland, OR | $7,978,664 | 2025 | Other |
| University of Oregon Foundation | Eugene, OR | $5,046,750 | 2025 | Higher Education |
| Oregon Health And Science University Foundation | Portland, OR | $5,007,187 | 2025 | Higher Education |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Purchase, NY | $3,475,047 | 2025 | Civic Engagement |
| Albany Boys and Girls Club Foundation Inc | Albany, OR | $2,800,172 | 2025 | Higher Education |
| Oregon Shakespeare Festival | Ashland, OR | $2,580,691 | 2025 | Performing Arts |
| Columbia River Maritime Museum | Astoria, OR | $2,290,966 | 2025 | Cultural Heritage |
| Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital | Portland, OR | $2,190,413 | 2025 | Animals |
| Oregon Symphony Association | Portland, OR | $2,041,501 | 2025 | Music |
| Hospice of Redmond | Redmond, OR | $1,955,340 | 2025 | Physical Health |
| Portland Art Museum | Portland, OR | $1,916,178 | 2025 | Museums |
| Boulder Community Health Foundation | Boulder, CO | $1,500,000 | 2025 | Physical Health |
| Missoula International School | Missoula, MT | $1,500,000 | 2025 | K12 Education |
| FOOD For Lane County | Eugene, OR | $1,417,143 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Land Trust Alliance Inc | Washington, DC | $1,372,550 | 2025 | Environment |
| Wood River Land Trust Company | Hailey, ID | $1,025,000 | 2025 | Environment |
| US Soccer Foundation | Washington, DC | $1,000,000 | 2025 | Parks and Recreation |
| Oregon Department of Human Services | Portland, OR | $1,000,000 | 2025 | Civic Engagement |
| Portland State University Foundation | Portland, OR | $983,851 | 2025 | Higher Education |
| Portland Opera Association | Portland, OR | $982,052 | 2025 | Music |
| Portland Center Stage | Portland, OR | $943,500 | 2025 | Performing Arts |
| Multnomah County Library | Portland, OR | $854,927 | 2025 | Libraries |
| Sammy's Place | Nehalem, OR | $829,325 | 2025 | Mental Health and Substance Abuse |
| City of Ontario | Ontario, OR | $809,901 | 2025 | Civic Engagement |
| Horizon Project Inc | MiltonFreewater, OR | $800,000 | 2025 | Housing |
| Wild Salmon Center | Portland, OR | $786,207 | 2025 | Environment |
| American Heart Association | Portland, OR | $784,769 | 2025 | Physical Health |
| The Arc of Benton County | Corvallis, OR | $752,000 | 2025 | Adult Education |
| Oregon State University Foundation | Corvallis, OR | $707,158 | 2025 | Higher Education |
| Neighborhood House Inc | Portland, OR | $706,921 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Oregon Food Bank | Portland, OR | $702,564 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Advocates for Life Skills and Opportunity | Portland, OR | $700,000 | 2025 | Housing |
| Nature Conservancy in Oregon | Portland, OR | $661,358 | 2025 | Environment |
| Athlete Ally Inc | New York, NY | $650,000 | 2025 | Civic Engagement |
| Meals on Wheels People | Portland, OR | $642,820 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette | Portland, OR | $619,041 | 2025 | Physical Health |
| Oregon Historical Society | Portland, OR | $618,716 | 2025 | Cultural Heritage |
| Family Promise of Tualatin Valley | Tigard, OR | $607,101 | 2025 | Housing |
| Umpqua Community College Foundation | Roseburg, OR | $590,892 | 2025 | Higher Education |
| De La Salle North Catholic High School | Portland, OR | $566,500 | 2025 | K12 Education |
| Hacienda Community Development Corporation | Portland, OR | $553,000 | 2025 | Housing |
| World Forestry Center | Portland, OR | $552,782 | 2025 | Environment |
| John G Shedd Institute for the Arts | Eugene, OR | $518,700 | 2025 | Music |
| Western Lane Community Foundation | Florence, OR | $514,664 | 2025 | Civic Engagement |
| McMinnville Area Habitat for Humanity | McMinnville, OR | $510,516 | 2025 | Housing |
| Josephine Community Library Foundation | Grants Pass, OR | $500,000 | 2025 | Libraries |
| Sabin Community Development Corporation | Portland, OR | $500,000 | 2025 | Housing |
| Josephine County Educational Fund Inc | Grants Pass, OR | $484,385 | 2025 | Higher Education |
| Salvation Army Cascade Division | Happy Valley, OR | $479,091 | 2025 | Human Services |
| Oregon Public Broadcasting | Portland, OR | $468,103 | 2025 | Literary Arts |
Oregon Consumer Justice
$7,978,664Other
Albany Boys and Girls Club Foundation Inc
$2,800,172Higher Education
Performing Arts
Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital
$2,190,413Animals
Hospice of Redmond
$1,955,340Physical Health
Missoula International School
$1,500,000K12 Education
Oregon Department of Human Services
$1,000,000Civic Engagement
Multnomah County Library
$854,927Libraries
Sammy's Place
$829,325Mental Health and Substance Abuse
City of Ontario
$809,901Civic Engagement
Horizon Project Inc
$800,000Housing
The Arc of Benton County
$752,000Adult Education
Advocates for Life Skills and Opportunity
$700,000Housing
Meals on Wheels People
$642,820Human Services
Oregon Historical Society
$618,716Cultural Heritage
Umpqua Community College Foundation
$590,892Higher Education
De La Salle North Catholic High School
$566,500K12 Education
Western Lane Community Foundation
$514,664Civic Engagement
McMinnville Area Habitat for Humanity
$510,516Housing
Sabin Community Development Corporation
$500,000Housing
Josephine County Educational Fund Inc
$484,385Higher Education
Salvation Army Cascade Division
$479,091Human Services
Oregon Public Broadcasting
$468,103Literary Arts
