Martin-Baley Family Foundation

Pioneer Trust Bank NA Foundation

Salem, OR

Lamb Foundation

Lake Oswego, OR

The Lamb Foundation funds creative arts, environmental, and youth and children’s social-service programs, primarily in the Pacific Northwest, especially Oregon. Its typical grants are $5,000–$15,000, usually for one year or less, and it accepts proposals by invitation only—not unsolicited requests.

The Robert D and Marcia H Randall

Portland, OR

The foundation funds education, youth development, and community programs that expand opportunity and strengthen social well-being, primarily in Oregon, with preference for Pacific Northwest applicants. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $150,000, with a median of $10,000. It requires a pre-application and accepts requests from eligible 501(c)(3) organizations; pre-application deadlines are June 15 and December 15.

The Bernice Heffernan Family Foundation

Newport Beach, CA

The Morgan McClain Family Trust

Turner, OR

United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley

Salem, OR

Uniting people and resources to build thriving and resilient communities. We find every dollar we can to address these critical issues, but we are more than fundraisers. Our work is centralized around four focus areas; developing housing for all, strengthening children and families, building community capacity, and meeting basic needs. Guided by these, we look for innovative projects, we support area service partners with grant funding and work to increase resources for our tri-county area.

Salem Health

Salem, OR

To improve the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve.

Lawrence E Tokarski Charitable Trust

Salem, OR

The trust funds housing and shelter, youth programs and education, recovery services, and nonprofit capacity, primarily in Oregon, with some support in Utah. Its 2024 grants ranged from $45,000 to $800,000, with a median of $93,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Compton Family Foundation

Salem, OR

The Compton Family Foundation funds a varied range of Oregon organizations, including those addressing homelessness, healthcare, children and families, arts, media, and recreation. Its 2026 grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000. Its 2025 filing says it accepts applications under general guidelines and has no deadline.

Gelco Charitable Foundation

Wilmington, DE

Gelco Charitable Foundation’s 2023 grants supported charitable, religious, and educational organizations, with 99% of grant dollars going to Colorado recipients. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $6,111,592, with a median of $5,000; the largest award was an in-kind grant, and several other listed grants were $5,000–$10,000. The foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

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.

Freres Foundation

Lyons, OR

The foundation funds a range of charitable organizations, with recent grants supporting forestry, family services, education, and community affairs. Its 2025 grants ranged from $200 to $50,000, with a median of $2,000; most funding went to Oregon, with additional grants in Wisconsin and Arizona. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.