The Ronald W. Naito MD Foundation is a private independent foundation established in 2019 by Dr. Ron Naito, a Portland-based internist and geriatrician who practiced medicine for 40 years. Based in Portland, Oregon, the foundation continues Dr. Naito's legacy of compassionate healing by supporting nonprofit organizations that strengthen, protect, and transform communities and the planet. The foundation was created after Dr. Naito's diagnosis with terminal pancreatic cancer in 2018, when he committed his entire estate to establishing the organization. He oversaw the foundation through its first grant cycle in 2019 before his death in December of that year.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$38.3M
-1.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.1M
+48.0% YoY
Grant Count
199
+49.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
-1.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ronald W Naito Md Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: The Ronald W. Naito MD Foundation continues Dr. Ron Naito's legacy of compassionate healing by supporting nonprofit organizations that are strengthening, protecting, and transforming our communities and our planet.
Primary Funding Areas:
- Climate — Supporting organizations working to mitigate the climate crisis
- Health Equity — Reducing health disparities and supporting health-focused initiatives
- Sustainable Communities — Building communities that are socially equitable and environmentally sustainable
- Oregon Arts & Culture — Supporting Oregon-based arts and cultural organizations, particularly those focused on under-resourced communities
The foundation acknowledges overlap between these funding priorities and embraces intersectionality, understanding that organizations often work across multiple areas.
Grantmaking
The foundation emphasizes trust-based, unrestricted grantmaking with minimal reporting requirements. All grants are unrestricted, reflecting the foundation's respect for nonprofit partners' expertise and understanding that they know best how to spend their funds. The foundation welcomes questions, feedback, and partnership with applicants.
Grant Range
$20,000
Grant Types
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
- Primary: Oregon (local focus)
- Secondary: National and international initiatives
- Grantmaking reaches organizations across 24 states
- Primary concentration in Oregon, California, and Washington D.C., which account for 81% of all grants
- Supports 252 unique organizations across available records
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue:
- Total assets: $38,295,677 (as of 2024)
- Total revenues: $1,915,367 (2024)
- Total expenses: $4,622,955 (2024)
- Total liabilities: $2,000 (2023)
- Annual income: $15.3M (reported)
Annual Giving:
- 2023: $2,802,500 across 133 awards
- 2024: $4,148,795 in total giving
- Historical annual distribution: Between $2.8M and $4.5M annually from 2020-2022
- Highest grantmaking activity in 2021 with $4.5M distributed across 160 grants
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $38,295,677 | $38,830,815 | $36,802,596 |
| Revenue | $1,915,367 | $130,903 | $5,927,794 |
| Expenses | $4,622,955 | $3,255,805 | $3,571,242 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,370,499 | $3,022,830 | $3,215,089 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,670,037 | $538,604 | $1,099,971 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,924,846 | $1,866,169 | $1,912,225 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Ronald W Naito Md Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Africa Check ($40,000), Campaign for Southern Equality ($40,000), Columbia Riverkeeper ($40,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A CREATIVE PAUSE INC PORTLAND, OR | SCALING SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL LEARNING IN INDIA | $5,000 |
| ACTION FOR GLOBAL HEALTH A PROJECT OF STOPAIDS | ACTION FOR GLOBAL HEALTH: REDUCING HEALTH DISPARITIES | $25,000 |
| ACTIONAID USA WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING | $25,000 |
| AFRICA CHECK | GENERAL OPERATING | $40,000 |
| AFRICAN REFUGEE IMMIGRANT ORGANIZATION (ARIO) PORTLAND, OR | GENERAL OPERATING | $15,000 |
| AGE CLACKAMAS, OR | GENERAL OPERATING | $20,000 |
| ALASKA COMMUNITY ACTION ON TOXICS ANCHORAGE, AK | GENERAL OPERATING | $30,000 |
| ALL CLASSICAL PUBLIC MEDIA INC PORTLAND, OR | ALL CLASSICAL RADIO: ADVANCING THE ARTS THROUGH RADIO | $10,000 |
| AMAZON WATCH OAKLAND, CA | GENERAL OPERATING | $30,000 |
| AMPLIFY GIRLS NEW YORK, NY | BUILDING GIRLS' AGENCY THROUGH INTENTIONAL COLLABORATION - AMPLIFY GIRLS | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Kristin Anderson — Trustee (as of January 2025)
The foundation operates with a staff of one and is governed by 4 officers and trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH ANDERSON | PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE | 3 | $12,000 |
| KRISTIN ANDERSON | TRUSTEE AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $138,400 |
| ANDREW MCDONNELL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ANNE NAITO-CAMPBELL | TRUSTEE | 1 | $12,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**Recent Grants:**
Council on Aging of Central Oregon received $20,000 to support Meals on Wheels program serving homebound seniors in Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson, and North Klamath Counties
FAN Receives Generous Grant | MyCentralOregon.com - Horizon BroadcastingFamily Access Network received $15,000 for general operations to enhance advocate services throughout Central Oregon
Ronald W. Naito MD Foundation Awards Family Access Network $15,000 - CombinedColumbia Riverkeeper, Movement Advancement Project, and Rural Organizing Project each received $40,000 in general operating support (2024)
**Foundation Values & Approach:**
The foundation acknowledges that it is based within the unceded territories of the Multnomah, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Chinook, Tualatin Kalapuya, Molalla and many other Tribes. The foundation strives to support Native-led and Native-centering organizations. In its approach to grantmaking, the foundation is committed to continuous learning, balancing analytical rigor with compassion and empathy, and listening to others' concerns and experiences before providing support.
Ronald W. Naito MD Foundation Awards Family Access Network $15,000 - CombinedSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ronald W Naito Md Foundation fund?
**Mission Statement:** The Ronald W. Naito MD Foundation continues Dr. Ron Naito's legacy of compassionate healing by supporting nonprofit organizations that are strengthening, protecting, and transforming our communities and our planet. **Primary Funding Areas:** • **Climate** — Supporting organizations working to mitigate the climate crisis • **Health Equity** — Reducing health disparities and supporting health-focused initiatives • **Sustainable Communities** — Building communities that are …
How do I apply for a grant from Ronald W Naito Md Foundation?
**Grant Types & Amounts:** • Unrestricted general operating grants typically ranging from $10,000 to $40,000 • The foundation occasionally funds smaller and larger requests • Moving toward more multi-year grants • Median grant size: $20,000 **Application Process:** • Rolling basis with two annual cycles • Online application system through foundation website • Straightforward application and reporting forms designed to minimize burden on nonprofits • Merit-based review rather than presentation-b…
Where does Ronald W Naito Md Foundation make grants?
• **Primary:** Oregon (local focus) • **Secondary:** National and international initiatives • Grantmaking reaches organizations across 24 states • Primary concentration in Oregon, California, and Washington D.C., which account for 81% of all grants • Supports 252 unique organizations across available records
What size grants does Ronald W Naito Md Foundation award?
In 2024, Ronald W Naito Md Foundation awarded 199 grants totaling $4.1M — an average of about $21K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Ronald W Naito Md Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Ronald W Naito Md Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.9M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Ronald W Naito Md Foundation's EIN?
Ronald W Naito Md Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-6622391. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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