First Growth Children & Family Charities DBA Classic Wines Foundation

Anna C Macaskill Schwab and Dwight L Schwab

Overland Park, KS

The foundation supports charitable programs including nursing scholarships, veterans’ services, housing, childcare and food assistance, legal services, and youth support. In 2025, grants ranged from $2,500 to $65,000, with a median of $10,000, and went to organizations in Washington, South Dakota, and California. It funds preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Bechen Family Foundation

Portland, OR

The Bechen Family Foundation supports a range of organizations, including arts and education, health and human services, conservation, and public media, with most 2025 funding going to Oregon. Its 16 grants ranged from $200 to $240,650, with a median of $2,000; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

The Robert D and Marcia H Randall

Portland, OR

The Trust funds education, youth development, community building, public policy, arts and culture, and immediate-needs programs that support opportunity and social well-being, primarily in Oregon and elsewhere in the Pacific Northwest. In 2024, grants ranged from $1,000 to $150,000, with a median of $10,000. It requires a pre-application, with deadlines of June 15 and December 15; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Onpoint Community Credit Union

Portland, OR

OnPoint Community Credit Union funds financial literacy and wellness, small-business and workforce development, education, food and housing needs, family support, and youth services, primarily in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Its community grants are typically $2,500–$25,000; although its 2025 grants had a median of $11,250, the filing also lists a $10 million grant to its foundation. It invites eligible 501(c)(3) public charities in its region to submit contribution requests.

Kohnstamm Family Foundation

Portland, OR

Legacy Health

Portland, OR

Legacy Health funds nonprofit programs addressing community health priorities, including health-care access, mental health, economic stability, culturally responsive services, and community safety, especially for underserved communities. Its grants vary widely; in 2025 they ranged from $5,626 to $732,069, with a median of $50,000, and support work in Oregon and Southwest Washington, particularly Marion County and the Portland metro area. It typically solicits proposals one to two times per year; organizations can submit an inquiry form to learn about upcoming opportunities.

Keller Foundation

Vancouver, WA

The Keller Foundation supports nonprofits in education, health and human services, arts and culture, and children and youth, primarily in Washington and Oregon, with some funding in other regions meaningful to the family. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,000 to $200,000, with a median of $25,000. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests; grants are by invitation, though it may review inquiries from nonprofits in its focus areas.

Demorest Family Foundation

Portland, OR

The Demorest Family Foundation supports education, medical research and care, conservation, social services, and youth programs, with most 2025 funding going to Oregon organizations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $175,000, with a median of $5,000. It funds only preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.

WRG Foundation

Portland, OR

WRG FOUNDATION supports charitable organizations working in areas including education, family and children’s services, humanitarian aid, and health, with 2024 grants ranging from $100 to $85,000 and a median of $10,000. It primarily funds in Oregon, which received 51% of its 2024 grant dollars, and also gave in several other states. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

James and Shirley Rippey

Tigard, OR

The James and Shirley Rippey Family Foundation funds Oregon nonprofits serving children and youth, especially in education, safety, health, and welfare, with emphasis on the Portland area. In 2025, grants ranged from $10,000 to $600,000, with a median of $75,000. It accepts requests through an annual process, but its website currently says it is not accepting new applications.

Hwirwin & DCH Irwin Fdnferg

Milwaukee, WI

The foundation supports youth and families, education, older adults, and social services that promote independence and self-reliance; it does not fund medical research or individuals. Recent grants were typically $3,000–$7,500 (median $5,000), mainly to Oregon organizations, especially in Portland, with a small share going to Minnesota. It accepts proposals from qualified 501(c)(3) organizations and directs applicants to contact its designated representative for application materials and deadlines.

The Swigert Foundation

Portland, OR

The Swigert Foundation supports a broad range of work, including education, veteran services, conservation, end-of-life care, food relief, forestry, and the arts, primarily in Oregon and also in Washington. In 2025, grants ranged from $1,000 to $252,000, with a median of $10,000. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations; an application is available upon request, and awards are limited to 501(c)(3) organizations.