Natureconnect Central Oregon

AGC Oregon Columbia Chapter Foundation

Wilsonville, OR

To exclusively carry out charitable purposes related to and in support of construction industry promotion, training, education and related efforts.

Bend Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

The foundation supports public art, cultural and educational enrichment, and preservation of the physical environment, generally in Deschutes County, Oregon. In 2024, grants ranged from $10,000 to $200,000, with a median of $75,750. It accepts written applications and does not limit giving to preselected organizations; no deadline is listed.

The William a Schmidt & Carolyn B

Bend, OR

The Eddie Williamson Family Foundation

Willows, CA

Francis Cheney Family Foundation

Black Butte Ranch, OR

Indian Land Tenure Foundation

Little Canada, MN

The Indian Land Tenure Foundation funds projects that help Native nations and people recover, retain, and manage their homelands, including work in education, cultural awareness, economic opportunity, and legal reform; it is national in scope. In 2024, grants ranged from $10,000 to $1.1 million, with a median of $15,000. Organizations can share a project idea for consideration, but the Foundation follows up only if interested.

Joseph & Elizabeth Hoffart

Bend, OR

The Joseph & Elizabeth Hoffart Foundation funds preselected charitable organizations across Oregon, Pennsylvania, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Washington, supporting varied causes including youth, education, health, animal welfare, and public policy. In 2025, grants ranged from $15,000 to $375,000, with a median of $30,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests.

Joseph M Schenck Foundationinc

Glendale, CA

The foundation supports charitable organizations working in youth services, child advocacy, education, arts and culture, community programs, and humanitarian response, with most recent funding going to Oregon and additional grants in California, Washington, and Washington, D.C. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $2,500. It accepts requests by letter with the organization’s 501(c)(3) ruling and details of the proposed grant; no deadline is listed.

Helen M Clabough Charitable Foundation

Richmond, VA

The foundation funds conservation, natural-resource preservation, and regional arts and cultural programs in North Carolina’s High Country and Oregon’s Upper Deschutes Watershed and Central Oregon. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $20,000, with a median of $10,000. It does not limit giving to preselected organizations; applicants are directed to contact Godsey Gibb Wealth Management with a complete program description.

United Way of Deschutes County

Portland, OR

Before merging in 2024, United Way of Deschutes County funded local nonprofits providing human services in Central Oregon, including basic needs, food and shelter, housing stability, youth services, education, and family support. Its 2023 filing reports $432,553 across 29 grants, with listed awards ranging from $5,900 to $30,450; its website describes service in Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson Counties. The profile describes competitive application processes but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

The Crevier Family Foundation

Irvine, CA

The Crevier Family Foundation supports a range of charitable work, including student success, youth services, conservation, and services for survivors of violence. Its 2025 grants ranged from $103 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000, and went mainly to organizations in California, Oregon, and Colorado. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Lamb Foundation

Lake Oswego, OR

The Lamb Foundation funds creative programs in the arts, environmental work, and social services for children and youth, primarily in the Pacific Northwest, especially Oregon. Typical grants are $5,000–$15,000, usually for one year or less. It does not accept unsolicited requests; proposals are by invitation only.